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Chicago Attractions
The Loop, South Side, Lakefront, Hyde Park, Michigan Avenue, Gold Coast the attractions are many and never ending in Chicago. The Loop public plazas have the world famous works of art by Picasso, Miro, Chagall and Moore. The University of Chicago campus, the Museum of Science and Industry, yacht harbors, miles of lakefront parks, museums and theaters help make Chicago the most livable city in the world.
Incredible architecture, landscaping, art and waterfronts turn Chicago into a visual feast. One of the best transportation systems in the country means lesser hassles and more time to see. Bicycle rides along Lake Michigan, or down around the Loop is particularly great. Here are a few ideas on what to see and do once in Chicago.
Buckingham Fountain at the Grant Park, that spurts water up to 165 feet in the air.
Works by Picasso and other incredible artists are on display from the Sears Tower, the Rookery, and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Check out the museums, parks, and a zoo at the Magnificent Mile- North of the Chicago River.
Navy Pier is Chicago's most attractive and entertaining places. A 15-story ferris wheel, a carousel, a glass enclosed atrium, as well as the Chicago Children's Museum, 3-D Imax theater, and an ice rink are packed in this 50-acre pier and waterfront property
For information call 800-595-PIER.
Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago - More than 1,200 animals, reptiles, and birds inhabit the sprawling 35 acres of this exciting zoo.
John G. Shed Aquarium Chicago - Check out sea otters, sea anemones, beluga whales, dolphins, harbor seals, penguins and sharks while they swim with them in a 90,000 gallon tank.
The Nature Museum Chicago - A small but extremely good nature oriented museum that has a children's Gallery that has games, and live animals.
Call 773-871-2668.
Check out the Adler Planetarium Chicago - Catch a really close glimpse of the night sky, the moon, the stars, and distant galaxies thanks to a closed-circuit monitor that is connected to the planetarium's Doane Observatory telescope.
Oriental Institute Museum Chicago - Home to an extensive collection of Near Eastern art, dating from 9000 B.C. to the 10th century A.D.
Call 773-702-9521 for information.
Museum of Science & Industry Chicago - With a Omnimax theater, a United Airlines 727 exhibit, an AIDS educational exhibit and the new "Idea Factory" for children this Museums is about fun, adventure and learning.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago - With three floors exhibiting more than 7,000 works for all over the world this museum is the largest contemporary art museum in the world. The museums Café overlooks an one acre sculpture garden and a one-of-a-kind gift shop.
John Hancock Center Observatory Chicago - At 1000 feet and with the wind in your face you know you are in the windy city. The observatory offers the most panoramic view of the city and nearby Lake
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