About Venue
World's third largest convention centre, the McCormick Place is the pride of city of Chicago. The whole complex of the convention centre houses of four interconnected buildings, the north building, the south building, the lake side centre and the west building. Owned and operated by Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), the McCormick Place hosts a variety of events round the year. The trade shows, trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions organized at the centre attract millions of tourists from across the world. The venue also hosts the world famous Chicago Auto Show each year. The venue has 11 exhibition halls occupying around 2.6 million square feet of space which makes it the largest convention centre of America.

Facilities
McCormick Place offers such amazing services to exhibitors and visitors, that makes their stay at the venue, pleasant and joyful. Apart from the spacious 11 exhibition halls, the McCormick Place also has four grand ballrooms, a large & three other small theaters, and as much as 173 meeting rooms. A concourse connects all the four portions of the complex. Hotel Hyatt Regency is connected to the centre itself. Amenities like ATM machines, business centres, first aid areas and information desks are also available at this majestic venue. A very high end telecommunications and internet services are also provided by the centre itself. Elevators are located near every entrance and near every exhibit hall. More than 5000 parking spaces are available at the McCormick Place.

Major Exhibitions
McCormick Place Convention Center hosts a variety of exhibitions, trade shows and trade fairs each year. Some of the major events organized at the venue are:

+ Upcoming events in this convention centre

Nearby Tourist Attraction
Being a major commercial and industrial centre, the city of Chicago is flocked with visitors from all over the world. Also known as the 'Windy City', Chicago is also famous for its skyline and cultural diversity. Locate near Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier is undoubtedly the most popular attraction in the city. It has become one of the most popular entertainment centres in America. The Navy Pier offers more than 50 acres space which is occupies by amazing rides, restaurants, shopping centres and other entertainment centres. The giant Mcdonalds Ferris wheel is a prominent feature of Navy Pier. One can surely not miss to visit the Sears Tower Skydeck which is the part of the third tallest tower of the word. The 412 meter high Sears tower Skydeck, is Chicago's highest observatory. It offers breathtaking views of Chicago and adjoining areas. The Skydeck also houses museum like exhibit depicting the history of Chicago. The Lincoln Park zoo is another loved attraction in the city of Chicago. The zoo is world renowned for its Kovler Sea Lion pool. The Oak Street Beach,John Hancock Center and Grant Park are equally love by tourists from across the world.