Tuesday 27 March 2012

Top 5 Must See Attractions in Chicago

The Sears (Willis) Tower
Many believe that Chicago is the greatest city in the United States, and I stand firmly with this group. Although I might be a bit biased since I grew up in the city, I truly believe there is nowhere better to visit in the United States than Chicago. The main hub of the Midwest, everyone should visit Chicago at least once. I’ve had many college friends come home with me to visit Chicago for the first time and they immediately fell in love with the city. Friends and relatives agree that while New York City also has a lot to offer, Chicago is much cleaner and the public transportation is very punctual!

While most of my friends and other visitors to the city can’t stop talking about how great the deep dish pizza is, there is more to Chicago than the outstanding food. Here are 5 attractions that you have to visit on your next trip to Chicago:

The Art Institute of Chicago
1. The Sears (Willis) Tower- The tallest building in the country and seventh largest in the world, a trip to Chicago would not be complete without a trip to the observation deck. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the city while enjoying a cup of coffee or souvenir shopping. They also have an exhibit where you step out into a glass cube and can look directly down (as a side note, do not do this exhibit if you have a fear of heights).


2. The Art Institute of Chicago- If you enjoy museums or art, you have to make a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago. They have dozens of exhibits and masterpieces that will keep you entertained for hours.

Millennium Park
3. Millennium Park- Millennium Park in Chicago is like the Central Park of New York City; a giant park in the middle of a major, urban city. There are plenty of concerts during the summer and ice skating during the winter. You also need to take your photo in front of the giant reflective bean; it allows you to get the skyline of the city in the background.

Navy Pier


4. Navy Pier- This is the most popular tourist attraction in Chicago! Right on the beautiful Lake Michigan, there are plenty of attractions, restaurants, and shops to keep you entertained all day. You have several options for boat tours and evening dinner cruises along Lake Michigan as well. Don’t forget to ride the Ferris wheel; an icon of Navy Pier!

Michigan Avenue & Water Tower Place
5. Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place- If you enjoy shopping during your vacation, there is no better place to do so than Michigan Avenue. Grab a cup of coffee to recharge, since there are hundreds of shops on Michigan Avenue and at Water Tower Place. Even if you just enjoy window shopping, Michigan Avenue is the perfect place to spend a few hours walking around to absorb the beautiful scenery of Chicago!

*Written by Guest Writer Adam.

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