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What are some places to see when I visit Chicago?
What should I definitely see when I'm in Chicago?
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If you are visiting Chicago here are a list of places that I would go while you are there. Some are among the popular tourist spots and others may not be the place you think of, but should definitely be visited.
1. Magnificent Mile – Any trip to Chicago would not be complete without spending at least some time on the Mag Mile. Even if you don’t enjoy shopping, it’s worth a trip up and down Michigan Avenue.
2. Signature Room Lounge in the Hancock Tower – Without a doubt the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) is more famous, but I like the Signature Room Lounge for two reasons:
a. When you are in the Signature Room, I think the overall views of the city are better and you can get pictures of the Chicago skyline that include the Sears Tower.
b. A trip to the Signature Room Lounge is “free” but you have to buy a drink. So, at the Hancock you get a drink and a view for $10 where at the Sears Tower you just get the view.
Note: One counter to this – the Skydeck at the Sears Tower is pretty awesome. Being able to walk out and look down 100+ stories is a unique experience, but I still like the Hancock better.
3. Second City – The famous improv comedy club the produced SNL Alumni like John Beluschi and Chris Farley is worth a trip. It’s definitely not PG material, but it is worth a trip. Pair it with a trip to Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders on the north side of the city and you won’t be disappointed.
4. Chicago Architecture Tour – these leave from the intersection of Wacker and Michigan Ave and are a great way to see the city. If you are huge architecture buff, take the “official” architecture tour. Otherwise, I would recommend any of a number of others that run tours that tend to give a “lighter” history of the architecture and are usually a little more entertaining.
5. Grant Park/Millennium Park – I think a great day in Chicago could start at Millennium Park and head north along Michigan Avenue, stop for the architecture tour and finish with a cocktail at the Signature Room Lounge.
1. Magnificent Mile – Any trip to Chicago would not be complete without spending at least some time on the Mag Mile. Even if you don’t enjoy shopping, it’s worth a trip up and down Michigan Avenue.
2. Signature Room Lounge in the Hancock Tower – Without a doubt the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) is more famous, but I like the Signature Room Lounge for two reasons:
a. When you are in the Signature Room, I think the overall views of the city are better and you can get pictures of the Chicago skyline that include the Sears Tower.
b. A trip to the Signature Room Lounge is “free” but you have to buy a drink. So, at the Hancock you get a drink and a view for $10 where at the Sears Tower you just get the view.
Note: One counter to this – the Skydeck at the Sears Tower is pretty awesome. Being able to walk out and look down 100+ stories is a unique experience, but I still like the Hancock better.
3. Second City – The famous improv comedy club the produced SNL Alumni like John Beluschi and Chris Farley is worth a trip. It’s definitely not PG material, but it is worth a trip. Pair it with a trip to Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinders on the north side of the city and you won’t be disappointed.
4. Chicago Architecture Tour – these leave from the intersection of Wacker and Michigan Ave and are a great way to see the city. If you are huge architecture buff, take the “official” architecture tour. Otherwise, I would recommend any of a number of others that run tours that tend to give a “lighter” history of the architecture and are usually a little more entertaining.
5. Grant Park/Millennium Park – I think a great day in Chicago could start at Millennium Park and head north along Michigan Avenue, stop for the architecture tour and finish with a cocktail at the Signature Room Lounge.
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There are lots of beautiful places in Chicago, but these are some of the ones every visitors needs to check out while on their visit.
*Sears Tower Skydeck: the Sears Tower is the tallest and highest building in the United States of America. It is also the second tallest in the world. It is about 1,450 feet and 110 stories high. To visit this building, you would have to be in Chicago between May to September. The tour around the building is from 10:00am-10:00pm daily. For more information visit www.thesearstower.com or call 312-875-9696.
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*Marshall Field’s: this is another must-see landmark in Chicago. It is a department store that offers guided tours to visitors and curious residents. It is located at, 111 N. State St. For more information visit www.fields.com or call 312-781-4486
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Other must-see places are:
*Marina City
Website: www.marina-city.com
Tel: 312-222-1111
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*Chicago Theatre: located at 175 N. State St.
Website: www.thechicagotheatre.com
Tel: 312-462-6363
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*Buckingham Fountain: located at Grant Park, Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy.
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*John Hancock Observatory
Located at 879 N. Michigan Avenue. For more information visit:
http://www.hancock-observatory.com/visitorinfo.asp
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*Sears Tower Skydeck: the Sears Tower is the tallest and highest building in the United States of America. It is also the second tallest in the world. It is about 1,450 feet and 110 stories high. To visit this building, you would have to be in Chicago between May to September. The tour around the building is from 10:00am-10:00pm daily. For more information visit www.thesearstower.com or call 312-875-9696.
*Marshall Field’s: this is another must-see landmark in Chicago. It is a department store that offers guided tours to visitors and curious residents. It is located at, 111 N. State St. For more information visit www.fields.com or call 312-781-4486
Other must-see places are:
*Marina City
Website: www.marina-city.com
Tel: 312-222-1111
*Chicago Theatre: located at 175 N. State St.
Website: www.thechicagotheatre.com
Tel: 312-462-6363
*Buckingham Fountain: located at Grant Park, Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy.
*John Hancock Observatory
Located at 879 N. Michigan Avenue. For more information visit:
http://www.hancock-observatory.com/visitorinfo.asp
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