#19. Let’s Talk Chicago

For Online Retailers – billed as the “World’s Largest Exhibit Hall” this is an absolute must for any retailer. The exhibit hall covers everything from how to build a better cardboard box, to how to better effectively utilize online marketing tools. Huge variety – should be on every Retailer’s list.

Come meet ShareASale there, we will be exhibiting and look forward to seeing you!

BlogHer ’13 is open to anyone and everyone who considers themselves part of the social media landscape. All genders, ages, ethnicities, and levels of blogging experience are encouraged to attend! There’s something for everyone. This is one of the larger blogging conferences and definitely comes recommended.

This is a fantastic show and ShareASale will be there as an Exhibiting Sponsor.

This is a phenomenal experience – basically you hop on a boat and go up and down the Chicago River while a seasoned guide tells you all about this history of the buildings.

If you like history, architecture, or just sun and water … you will love this.

You’ll learn which buildings have secret “mafia era” features as well, which is really cool to learn.

Yes – Chicago has a beach. It is packed in the summer when us local Chicago-ans come out from a long winter.

Go there – enjoy – and grab a drink on the Castaways Bar and Grill… an old “boat” of sorts that sits on the beach and overlooks the whole North Beach scene.

At the top of one of the tallest buildings in the world – they built a glass-box ledge thing that you can walk out on. Basically you are (inside) sitting at about 1,600 feet up looking over the street below. Not for anyone even remotely scared of heights!

It’s summer – go check out a game in the World’s most famous bleachers!

You can’t be picky about your food to eat here… but if you are lucky enough to get in you will always remember it – that’s for sure! This restaurant is for foodies, true foodies.

This is great stuff, and often has lines forming early in the day just to get in for a lunch. If you want to eat here or the Topolobampo next door (even more gourmet) – you will need a reservation and likely far in advance.

Gibson’s is a Chicago place. You’ll love the steaks and chops but you’re more likely to remember the scene – pure Chicago.

Sure – they’ve got Mastros Restaurants everywhere… this isn’t just a Chicago thing! Nonetheless, it is my favourite place here downtown and if you go in, ask to see if the chef can makeup the Chilean Sea Bass Ponzu from their Sushi-menu. It is truly spectacular.