AC vs Rosemont: A live stream National Trip Report

[Exhibitman]

You know, right around the corner from the hotel row at the convention center in Rosemont there is a complex of restaurants and bars with a central lawn area: the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District. You can walk there from the hotels.

I far prefer Chicago to AC, as do most people who are not within driving distance. Chicago is a direct flight from most any city; AC is a journey.

I saw on Larry's N54 dinner thread that AC offered the dealers $1K towards booth costs, so my guess is we will see the 2026 one there. Hopefully, the Labor Day show in Anaheim will rival it.

[Mrc32]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

You know, right around the corner from the hotel row at the convention center in Rosemont there is a complex of restaurants and bars with a central lawn area: the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District. You can walk there from the hotels.

This is correct. There were PLENTY of food options. My son and I walked over to the Parkway Bank Park thing both days. We had pizza one day and awesome BBQ another day. Cooled down in the air conditioning and walked the 8 minutes back

I think Chicago is a FANTASTIC location. You can't beat a shuttle ride from the airport and then not having to leave the area. Plenty of food / trade nights etc.

AC was the worst experience I've had in the 7(?) times I've been. Renting a car in Philly, driving an hour+ thru awful traffic, boarded up casinos and shut down restaurants. We won't go back if it is ever there.

But everyone has a view I guess. Enjoyed your report.

[Gusturd]

Ha! A GREAT READ! Thanks for sharing.

[Rich Klein]

I grew up in the NY Metropolitan area and AC was my parents favorite vacation spot growing up.

Today, I'm not sure if I ever want to make that trip again to AC. It's just too much of a hassle to get there and back.

Give me Rosemont or Cleveland or even Atlanta over AC any day of the week

Rich

P.S. Plenty of decent options near the Convention Center in Rosemont if you know where to look

[ooo-ribay]

I just gotta bump this for anyone who missed it. It’s gold, Jerry!