Pacific Resources

The Shedd Aquarium is a magnificent destination for those interested in exploring marine life without diving into the water. The exhibits and attractions have won numerous awards. The aquarium has five permanent exhibits: Amazon Rising, Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World, Oceanarium, and Wild Reef. It houses a diverse collection of animals and marine life, including over 1,500 fish species, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. The Shedd Aquarium houses around 25,000 fish and animals, including various fascinating creatures such as sea otters, beluga whales, sea turtles, penguins, sharks, octopi, and jellyfish. Additionally, you can also find Pacific white-sided dolphins, Australian lungfish, Grand Cayman blue iguanas, sea lions, cow-nose rays, dragon moray eels, moon jellies, red-bellied piranhas, sea cucumbers, zebra sharks, and sea stars at the aquarium.

The Wells Street Art Festival is an annual event on the second weekend of June. It is located in Old Town's popular Wells Street corridor and attracts around 50,000 visitors yearly. The festival showcases talented artists from across the continent specializing in traditional painting, sculpture, artisan woodworking, metalsmithing, jewel crafts, digital arts, and more. Additionally, there is a dedicated performance stage where local musicians, performance artists, and cover/tribute bands entertain the crowd throughout the weekend. Moreover, at the corner of Wells Street and Evergreen Street is a children's play area where kids can participate in arts and crafts, watch a performance, or have fun. The festival also has over 20 food and drink vendors who sell a variety of tasty treats. Visitors can try something from all the excellent Old Town restaurants participating.

Are you looking for a thrilling night out in Chicago? Look no further than The Mine Music Hall, the ultimate destination for party-goers. This 10,000-square-foot warehouse-style venue, located in the West Loop corridor, features three separate rooms with distinct music environments. With three dance floors and five bars, there's plenty of space to dance and enjoy drinks. If you're a fan of Latin and Reggaeton music, head over to The Mine Music Hall. You can enjoy live music performances or DJ shows and use the full on-site sound, lighting, and A/V capabilities. Since 2000, The Mine has been known for providing the best in Chicago nightlife and Latin dance parties. The venue boasts an impressive 10,000 square feet of space, including five bars, oak dance floors, comfortable lounge seating, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video. Whether you're looking for premier parties or concerts hosted by V5 featuring the hottest DJs and bands worldwide, The Mine Music Hall has got you covered.