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An impressive pair of bronze lions guards the entrance
to the Art Institute of Chicago in South Michigan Avenue, housing
one of the greatest art collections in the world. Works date from
3,000 BC through to the present, including a renowned collection of
Impressionist art featuring numerous Monet paintings. The Institute
has it all, from Japanese ukiyo-e prints and ancient Egyptian
bronzes to masterpieces of 20th century sculpture. Exhibits include
paintings and drawings, photographs, textiles, sculpture and
architectural works. The Institute has two restaurants, one set in
a garden, as well as a gift shop. see full details
Art Institute of Chicago
An impressive pair of bronze lions guards the entrance
to the Art Institute of Chicago in South Michigan Avenue, housing
one of the greatest art collections in the world. Works date from
3,000 BC through to the present, including a renowned collection of
Impressionist art featuring numerous Monet paintings. The Institute
has it all, from Japanese ukiyo-e prints and ancient Egyptian
bronzes to masterpieces of 20th century sculpture. Exhibits include
paintings and drawings, photographs, textiles, sculpture and
architectural works. The Institute has two restaurants, one set in
a garden, as well as a gift shop. see full details
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Chicago's awesome Field Museum of Natural History in
Lake Shore Drive is home to 'Sue', the largest and most complete
Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. The dinosaur came to rest here
after being unearthed in South Dakota when the Museum bought her
remains for more than $8-million. Sue is just one of the drawcards
at the museum which offers other marvels like getting a bug's eye
view in an underground adventure; descending into an Egyptian tomb;
watching a glowing lava flow; and getting up close and personal
with the man-eating lions of Tsavo. The museum specialises in
interactive and diorama-type exhibits across its nine acres of
exhibition space. see full details
Field Museum
Chicago's awesome Field Museum of Natural History in
Lake Shore Drive is home to 'Sue', the largest and most complete
Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. The dinosaur came to rest here
after being unearthed in South Dakota when the Museum bought her
remains for more than $8-million. Sue is just one of the drawcards
at the museum which offers other marvels like getting a bug's eye
view in an underground adventure; descending into an Egyptian tomb;
watching a glowing lava flow; and getting up close and personal
with the man-eating lions of Tsavo. The museum specialises in
interactive and diorama-type exhibits across its nine acres of
exhibition space. see full details
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America's most renowned architect lived and worked in
the complex, which served as private residence, studio and
architectural laboratory for the first twenty years of his career,
between 1889 (when he was 22) and 1909. Wright's haven started out
as a simple cottage and was continually added on to by the
architect resulting in unusual features such as a balcony suspended
on chains. The complex is administered by the Frank Lloyd Wright
Preservation Trust which offers guided tours. The neighbourhood of
Oak Park contains the world's largest concentration of
Wright-designed buildings and self-guided exterior audio tours of
the 26 structures in the area are available. see full details
Frank Lloyd Wright's Home
America's most renowned architect lived and worked in
the complex, which served as private residence, studio and
architectural laboratory for the first twenty years of his career,
between 1889 (when he was 22) and 1909. Wright's haven started out
as a simple cottage and was continually added on to by the
architect resulting in unusual features such as a balcony suspended
on chains. The complex is administered by the Frank Lloyd Wright
Preservation Trust which offers guided tours. The neighbourhood of
Oak Park contains the world's largest concentration of
Wright-designed buildings and self-guided exterior audio tours of
the 26 structures in the area are available. see full details
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Lincoln Park, beginning at North Avenue and following
the shore of Lake Michigan northwards for several miles, is
Chicago's largest park. It contains several attractions, bathing
beaches, a botanical conservatory, golf course, grassy meadows,
formal gardens and sports fields. Pride of place is held by the
standing statue of Abraham Lincoln, sculpted by Augustus
Saint-Gaudens. His sitting Lincoln is in Chicago's other famous
park, Grant Park. The most popular attraction within the park is
the Lincoln Park Zoo, which not only houses hundreds of exotic
animals in natural habitats, but offers experiences like paddle
boat rides, a virtual safari trip, and the Endangered Species
Carousel with 48 artisan-crafted wooden animals that accommodates
up to 50 riders at a time. see full details
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park, beginning at North Avenue and following
the shore of Lake Michigan northwards for several miles, is
Chicago's largest park. It contains several attractions, bathing
beaches, a botanical conservatory, golf course, grassy meadows,
formal gardens and sports fields. Pride of place is held by the
standing statue of Abraham Lincoln, sculpted by Augustus
Saint-Gaudens. His sitting Lincoln is in Chicago's other famous
park, Grant Park. The most popular attraction within the park is
the Lincoln Park Zoo, which not only houses hundreds of exotic
animals in natural habitats, but offers experiences like paddle
boat rides, a virtual safari trip, and the Endangered Species
Carousel with 48 artisan-crafted wooden animals that accommodates
up to 50 riders at a time. see full details
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Top of the list of attractions for families on holiday
in Chicago, the Six Flags Great America is a must for children of
all ages. Featuring some of the country's most exciting theme park
rides, such as the Dark Knight Coaster, Bedrock Boulder Roller and
the Condor, the Six Flags Great America Park is a great way to
spend the day with the kids. see full details
Six Flags Great America
Top of the list of attractions for families on holiday
in Chicago, the Six Flags Great America is a must for children of
all ages. Featuring some of the country's most exciting theme park
rides, such as the Dark Knight Coaster, Bedrock Boulder Roller and
the Condor, the Six Flags Great America Park is a great way to
spend the day with the kids. see full details
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One of Chicago's best known attractions the Shedd,
which opened in 1930, remains the world's largest indoor aquarium.
The octagonal marble building houses more than 8,000 river, lake
and sea creatures. The main attraction is the Caribbean Coral Reef
exhibit and other marine habitat exhibits like a recreation of the
Amazon basin and a 'Seahorse Symphony'. The aquarium also features
an indoor saltwater Oceanarium housing marine mammals where dolphin
shows are scheduled daily. see full details
Shedd Aquarium
One of Chicago's best known attractions the Shedd,
which opened in 1930, remains the world's largest indoor aquarium.
The octagonal marble building houses more than 8,000 river, lake
and sea creatures. The main attraction is the Caribbean Coral Reef
exhibit and other marine habitat exhibits like a recreation of the
Amazon basin and a 'Seahorse Symphony'. The aquarium also features
an indoor saltwater Oceanarium housing marine mammals where dolphin
shows are scheduled daily. see full details
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Illinois' second city, Rockford, is just a hop and
skip to the northwest of Chicago, set in rolling hills. It is worth
a visit for culture vultures and golfers, in particular. The city
is known for its 'cultural corridor' of which the highlight is the
Rockford Art Museum's stunning permanent collection focusing on
19th and 20th century works. There is also a wealth of private
galleries and historical museums in the city centre. Rockford is
also known for its many antique shops and markets, and the many
golf courses in the city and vicinity that have earned it the title
of Illinois' 'holey' city. see full details
Rockford
Illinois' second city, Rockford, is just a hop and
skip to the northwest of Chicago, set in rolling hills. It is worth
a visit for culture vultures and golfers, in particular. The city
is known for its 'cultural corridor' of which the highlight is the
Rockford Art Museum's stunning permanent collection focusing on
19th and 20th century works. There is also a wealth of private
galleries and historical museums in the city centre. Rockford is
also known for its many antique shops and markets, and the many
golf courses in the city and vicinity that have earned it the title
of Illinois' 'holey' city. see full details
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Situated on the lakefront, Navy Pier has developed
into one of the city's main tourist destinations, offering
year-round attractions, events and entertainment for the whole
family. Navy Pier encompasses acres of parks and gardens, shops,
restaurants, and numerous attractions and rides, as well as serving
as an embarkation point for tour and excursion boats. Its 150ft
(46m) Ferris wheel attracts more than eight million people
annually; other main attractions include an IMAX theatre, Chicago's
Children's Museum, and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows.
Other special attractions are offered throughout the
year. see full details
Navy Pier
Situated on the lakefront, Navy Pier has developed
into one of the city's main tourist destinations, offering
year-round attractions, events and entertainment for the whole
family. Navy Pier encompasses acres of parks and gardens, shops,
restaurants, and numerous attractions and rides, as well as serving
as an embarkation point for tour and excursion boats. Its 150ft
(46m) Ferris wheel attracts more than eight million people
annually; other main attractions include an IMAX theatre, Chicago's
Children's Museum, and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows.
Other special attractions are offered throughout the
year. see full details
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'You haven't seen Chicago until you've seen it from
the Skydeck' is what many visitors will hear from locals and other
tourists in the city. The iconic Sears Tower was renamed on 16 July
2009 to the 'Willis Tower' and located on its 103rd floor, the
Skydeck is 1,353 feet (412m) above street level and one of
Chicago's most famous tourist attractions. Elevators whisk visitors
up to the observation deck where the views stretch out across the
city and Lake Michigan, and as far as neighbouring states on a
clear day. Inside, there are some interesting, interactive exhibits
and computer information terminals for a tour of the city's
landmarks. The Willis Tower, standing at 110 stories high, is the
tallest building in North America and one of the tallest in the
world. see full details
Sears Tower (Willis Tower)
'You haven't seen Chicago until you've seen it from
the Skydeck' is what many visitors will hear from locals and other
tourists in the city. The iconic Sears Tower was renamed on 16 July
2009 to the 'Willis Tower' and located on its 103rd floor, the
Skydeck is 1,353 feet (412m) above street level and one of
Chicago's most famous tourist attractions. Elevators whisk visitors
up to the observation deck where the views stretch out across the
city and Lake Michigan, and as far as neighbouring states on a
clear day. Inside, there are some interesting, interactive exhibits
and computer information terminals for a tour of the city's
landmarks. The Willis Tower, standing at 110 stories high, is the
tallest building in North America and one of the tallest in the
world. see full details
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Millennium Park is one of Chicago's most popular
destinations and is seen by Chicagoans as the crowning glory of
their city. The award-winning park is famous for its innovative
architecture and landscape design, featuring the work of several
prominent artists, architects and designers. The park's most
outstanding feature is the state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue,
the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, which seats more than 4,000 people and
hosts regular concerts. Another fascinating piece of architecture
is the polished stainless steel Cloud Gate, shaped like a 66-foot
(20m) long bean with a 12-foot (4m) high archway. Other interesting
features include the Crown Fountain, the Lurie Garden, BP Bridge,
and the Millennium Monument. Visitors can also enjoy changing
exhibitions, local art works, and ice skating in
winter. see full details
Millennium Park
Millennium Park is one of Chicago's most popular
destinations and is seen by Chicagoans as the crowning glory of
their city. The award-winning park is famous for its innovative
architecture and landscape design, featuring the work of several
prominent artists, architects and designers. The park's most
outstanding feature is the state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue,
the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, which seats more than 4,000 people and
hosts regular concerts. Another fascinating piece of architecture
is the polished stainless steel Cloud Gate, shaped like a 66-foot
(20m) long bean with a 12-foot (4m) high archway. Other interesting
features include the Crown Fountain, the Lurie Garden, BP Bridge,
and the Millennium Monument. Visitors can also enjoy changing
exhibitions, local art works, and ice skating in
winter. see full details
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Located on Lake Michigan, the Adler is America's first
planetarium and is the only museum in the world with two full-size
planetarium theaters. The night sky has been visible from the
historic Sky Theatre since 1930, while the all-digital StarRider
Theatre is the first of its kind in the world and affords a virtual
outer space experience in its 55-foot (17m) wide and three story
high area. The Adler is also home to numerous exhibits including
antique astronomical instruments dating back to 12th-century Persia
and interactive displays. see full details
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Located on Lake Michigan, the Adler is America's first
planetarium and is the only museum in the world with two full-size
planetarium theaters. The night sky has been visible from the
historic Sky Theatre since 1930, while the all-digital StarRider
Theatre is the first of its kind in the world and affords a virtual
outer space experience in its 55-foot (17m) wide and three story
high area. The Adler is also home to numerous exhibits including
antique astronomical instruments dating back to 12th-century Persia
and interactive displays. see full details
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The John Hancock building is Chicago's third highest
skyscraper with a distinctive x-bracing exterior skin, and its
Observatory competes with the facilities of the Sear's Tower
Skydeck across town in the Financial District. Located on the 94th
floor 1,000 feet (305m) above street level, the Observatory boasts
the city's only open-air skywalk, as well as 360-degree views, a
talking telescope, audio Skytours that provide an overview of the
city with 16 stops, and the History Wall, with more than 100 photos
featuring Chicago's history. Visitors can also have fun with some
unique 'daring' photo opportunities. An annual 'Hustle up the
Hancock' stair climb race up the 94 floors is held every February;
the record time is nine minutes 39 seconds. see full details
Hancock Observatory
The John Hancock building is Chicago's third highest
skyscraper with a distinctive x-bracing exterior skin, and its
Observatory competes with the facilities of the Sear's Tower
Skydeck across town in the Financial District. Located on the 94th
floor 1,000 feet (305m) above street level, the Observatory boasts
the city's only open-air skywalk, as well as 360-degree views, a
talking telescope, audio Skytours that provide an overview of the
city with 16 stops, and the History Wall, with more than 100 photos
featuring Chicago's history. Visitors can also have fun with some
unique 'daring' photo opportunities. An annual 'Hustle up the
Hancock' stair climb race up the 94 floors is held every February;
the record time is nine minutes 39 seconds. see full details
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The Chicago Children's Museum is a must for kids of
all ages. The museum offers three floors of interactive exhibits
offering plenty of hands-on fun. The main attraction at the museum
is without a doubt the three-storey tall replica of a 1850s
Schooner. The 'Inventing Lab', 'Waterways' and Dinosaur attractions
are also highly popular with the little ones. see full details
Chicago Children's Museum
The Chicago Children's Museum is a must for kids of
all ages. The museum offers three floors of interactive exhibits
offering plenty of hands-on fun. The main attraction at the museum
is without a doubt the three-storey tall replica of a 1850s
Schooner. The 'Inventing Lab', 'Waterways' and Dinosaur attractions
are also highly popular with the little ones. see full details
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A great place for families to unwind and relax with a
picnic, is the Chicago Botanic Gardens. With plenty of wide-open
space for kids to run around, the Botanic Gardens is one of
Chicago's most tranquil and beautiful attractions. During the
summertime, the Rose Garden, where over 7,750 plants are in full
and glorious bloom, is a must and an unforgettable experience to
wander through. see full details
Chicago Botanic Gardens
A great place for families to unwind and relax with a
picnic, is the Chicago Botanic Gardens. With plenty of wide-open
space for kids to run around, the Botanic Gardens is one of
Chicago's most tranquil and beautiful attractions. During the
summertime, the Rose Garden, where over 7,750 plants are in full
and glorious bloom, is a must and an unforgettable experience to
wander through. see full details
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This large indoor water park features 65,000
square-foot (6,038 sq-metre) of rides, slides, pools and tubes for
children of all ages to enjoy. Highlights at the CoCo Key Water
resort include the Coconut Grove Adventure River, Parrot's Perch,
Loco's Lagoon Wave Beach and the Palm Grotto. see full details
CoCo Key Water Resort
This large indoor water park features 65,000
square-foot (6,038 sq-metre) of rides, slides, pools and tubes for
children of all ages to enjoy. Highlights at the CoCo Key Water
resort include the Coconut Grove Adventure River, Parrot's Perch,
Loco's Lagoon Wave Beach and the Palm Grotto. see full details
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The Museum of Science and Industry is by far one of
the best attractions for children in Chicago. Featuring a plethora
if exciting exhibits, kids will love exploring all the museum has
to offer. With an IMAX Theatre showing new films and educational
documentaries, the learning experience is made fun. see full details
Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is by far one of
the best attractions for children in Chicago. Featuring a plethora
if exciting exhibits, kids will love exploring all the museum has
to offer. With an IMAX Theatre showing new films and educational
documentaries, the learning experience is made fun. see full details
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