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All you need to know about Chicago!
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items Explore Chicago's Top Attractions Chicago is a vibrant city with plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages and interests. Here are some of the best attractions you can enjoy in the Windy City.
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The Bean is located in Millennium Park, the lakefront park in Chicago’s downtown Loop. It sits above the McCormick Tribune Plaza, where you’ll find alfresco dining in the summer and a free skating rink in winter. If you’re walking on Michigan Avenue ...
Cloud Gate
I wandered through Millennium Park on a sunny afternoon, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the city. The reflection of the Cloud Gate sculpture shimmered in the sunlight, and the sounds of live music filled the air. It was a perfect blend of art, N...
Millennium Park - City of Chicago
Park your car and enjoy the views of the Windy City from the Pier!
Navy Pier
It is more than a temple. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The temple is constructed out of granite and porcelain cement. The outside will change colors with the sun and sky. The temple is a house of worship for any religion and you may read f...
Bahá'í House of Worship – Baha'is of the United States - Bahai.us
If you come to Chicago you have to come to Buckingham Fountain. The fountain is located in Grant Park, which is a short walk from Millennium Park. The fountain itself is iconic but so are the views of both the cityscape and Lake Michigan that are bot...
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
We stopped at this building on our way to the train station and spent about 10 minutes in the building. The interior is indeed pretty and worth taking a look. Plus, it’s free to enter the building and talk around on the 1st floor and 2nd floor where ...
The Rookery Building
If you have a short time in Chicago, go to the MCA. We visited the museum on a Sunday. It's central location and smaller galleries ensures that you don't get "museum fatigue". After viewing the collections and special exhibits, we decided to have bru...
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
We took the short, pleasant walk here from the Lincoln Park Zoo and it was well worth it. Many exotic and interesting plants to see, and free admission.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
We took the short, pleasant walk here from the Lincoln Park Zoo and it was well worth it. Many exotic and interesting plants to see, and free admission.
Shedd Aquarium
We had some difficulty at first finding the entrance because I needed an accessible entrance. And it took us the wrong side of the building. But once we got in there it was super easy to wheel up and down the aisles. There's a lot of tables but they ...
Chicago French Market
Grant park is another amazing lakeside park in Chicago. The gardens are stunning as are the various fountains. Nice place to relax.
Grant (Ulysses) Park | Chicago Park District