2009 International Conference
- Meeting Date:
- 11/18/2009 - 11/20/2009
- Meeting Location:
-
Westin Hotel, Michigan Ave
909 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL 60611
Welcome to Chicago! And Welcome to The Council of Adult and Experiential Learning's 2009 International Conference, Working Together to Make Learning Lifelong. Chicago is full of great sites and scenes, so pack extra days in your trip and fill up your evenings with fun things to do while you're here. Check out our mini-map at the registration desk for a quick guide to great spots in and around the Loop. Enjoy your stay, and enjoy the Conference!
Green Chicago: A City in a Garden
For many years Chicago's motto has been "Urbs in horto" or "city in a garden." Today the city showcases world-class conservatories, historic lagoons, bird and wildlife gardens, thousands of acres of parkland, dozens of beaches, miles of lakefront, and bike paths.
More
Some of the Best Things in Life (and in Chicago) are Free!
There are lots of world-famous attractions in Chicago that cost money and they’re worth every penny. But you don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to enjoy a host of wonderful experiences, because so many of them will cost you absolutely nothing! It’s part of what makes Chicago a great town.
More
Free Downloadable Audio Tours
Don’t forget to pack your MP3 Player! Make sure you download Chicago’s free audio tours before you arrive. From landmarks to attractions, Chicago is proud of its history as well as what is new, like Chicago’s latest Global icon Millennium Park. Listen to Buddy Guy give his first-hand stories of Chicago’s legendary Blues scene. Have the curators of the Field Museum guide you through their vast permanent collection of natural history artifacts. Take a moment to check out all of the info on the audio tours described below, and then start downloading!
More