Convention Additional Activities

In addition to a great convention agenda and exhibit hall, we have organized the below optional activities for you to do while in Chicago.
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Golf at Harborside International Golf Center
Monday, May 14, 2018
7:00am - 3:00pm 
$250 per person* 

*Cost includes transportation from The Ritz-Carlton Chicago to Harborside and back, continental breakfast, refreshments and box lunch. 

Transportation will depart from the main entrance of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at 7:00am. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for check-in. Coffee and continental breakfast will be available at the golf-check in at the hotel main entrance (ground level) prior to departure. Tee time is 8:00am. The driving range will be open before play starts.


Golf at Harborside International's two courses, Port & Starboard, were designed by renowned architect Dick Nugent to bring this great tradition of links golf to Chicago. Located just 16 miles from the downtown loop area, Harborside features championship style links golf, open to the public, in the heart of the city. 

Please note: Golf shoes or sneakers are approved for the course. Golfers are prohibited from wearing shoes with metal spikes.

Club Rentals - Rental Clubs are available at an additional cost of $49.00/set and includes golf balls. Golfers can stop by the golf shop upon arrival to Harborside to rent clubs.

Harborside International Golf Course
11001 S Doty Ave East
Chicago, IL 60628
www.harborsidegolf.com/

 

Behind the Scenes at Wrigley Field & Lunch 
Monday, May 14, 2018 
9:00am - 1:45pm 
$250 per person*

*Cost includes transportation from The Ritz-Carlton Chicago to Wrigley Field and Lunch at Brickhouse Tavern, which is located adjacent to Wrigley Field. 

Transportation will depart from the main entrance of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at 9:00am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in and boarding. 

Experience living history when you go behind the scenes at Wrigley Field, home of the 2016 World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs! Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is a must-see attraction and holds over 100 years of history. The behind the scenes tour takes guests to many stops within the field including the seating bowl, press box, Budweiser Bleachers, and of course, the field!

The Wrigley field experience typically takes about 75-90 minutes and includes approximately 1 mile of walking indoors and outdoors. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

City Highlights Tour
& Lunch

Tuesday,  May 15, 2018 
9:15am - 3:00pm 
$250 per person*

*Cost includes transportation from The Ritz-Carlton Chicago in a private trolley tour and Lunch at Howell's & Hood. 

Transportation will depart from the main entrance of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at 9:15am. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for check-in. 

Rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a cultural, architectural, and historic showcase. This tour is the perfect way to see the Windy City. This entertaining and guided private trolley tour passes by historic landmarks, classic movie locations and the hottest attractions. 

Highlights include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, The Magnificent Mile and much more! The tour will include a couple stops for picture-taking.