The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

Unassumingly tucked upstairs by the all-you-can-eat buffet in this Indiana gambling barge, this spacious vault might not look like much. Yet the state-of-the-art hall, designed by the folks behind Vegas’ Cirque du Soleil theatres, offers immaculate sound, whether you’re standing on the gym-like floor or lounging in the boxes. Bookings tend to be typically schmaltzy casino fare, with the occasional radio rock stars looking for quick poker access. A free shuttle from the Hyatt Regency Chicago downtown gets you there in twenty minutes.