Get ready for some fun in Chicago! Join us for the AAPA Spring Meeting

Tuesday February 27, 2024

Conference

Ready for some fun in Chicago?

Join us for the AAPA Spring Meeting, March 18-20!

The AAPA Spring Meeting in Chicago, Illinois is just a couple weeks away, and we are so excited to get together for some amazing PA-specific education! (Haven’t registered yet? There is still space available, but you have to register by Monday, March 11th!)

While the Spring Meeting is mainly focused on our excellent education offerings, we also encourage you to make time to enjoy all that the Chicago area has to offer. Since the weather in Chicago can be a bit unpredictable as the season transitions from winter to spring, we wanted to give you some fun ideas to plan for any contingency. Be sure to leave room for these activities in your itinerary:

Stroll through the city’s many museums: Chicago is home to some of the country’s best museums, including The Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Chicago Sports Museum. Many are even within walking distance of the host hotel (the Museum of Ice Cream is just a 6-minute walk away)! On a budget? There are also a ton of free museums to check out!

Take an architecture tour: Bask in the beauty of the city’s buildings – architecture tours are a no-brainer! Weather permitting, hop aboard a river cruise or sign up for a walking tour to take in some of Chicago’s most legendary landmarks! There are even different length tours (in case you want to sneak out during lunch; we won’t mind).

Shop along Magnificent Mile: If the weather outside isn’t exactly cooperating, pop inside for some retail therapy! Just a few blocks west of the host hotel is Michigan Ave., commonly called Magnificent Mile, which is known for its upscale shops and restaurants. C’est magnifique!

Explore the Pedway: Don’t let rain or snow stop you from getting out and about! South of the river is the Chicago Pedway, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses, and bridges in Chicago that connects skyscrapers, retail stores, hotels, and train stations throughout the central business district. Spanning more than 40 downtown blocks, it contains shops, restaurants, and public art and helps pedestrians traverse the city in inclement weather.

Experience Chicagohenge: Have you heard of the phenomenon that is Chicagohenge? Due to the city’s street-level grid system, twice a year (at the spring and autumn equinoxes) the sun aligns perfectly with east-west streets, creating the “Chicagohenge” effect. If you’re in town for the Spring Meeting, it’ll be prime time to witness this unique spectacle!

*BONUS* See the Chicago River turn green: If you arrive a few days before the meeting starts, you can catch the city’s annual tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The event will take place on Saturday, March 16th, followed by a parade. Don’t miss this, or you’ll be ~green~ with envy!

Have insider tips for places or activities your fellow PAs should experience while in the Chicago area? Share them in the Spring Meeting Facebook event discussion!

Need more fun ideas? Check out Visit Chicago, Choose Chicago, CityPass, and Enjoy Illinois.

REGISTER NOW

DON’T WAIT!

The host hotel discounted room rate of $149/night (single/double occupancy) ends TONIGHT, Feb. 27! Reserve your room before rates go up or the room block sells out!

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Thank you to the AAPA Spring Meeting Daily Sponsors!