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Below, one of America's most picturesque skylines, Chicago
Places to go and things to do just for starters:
Shedd Aquarium
What to Do
Curious explorers can roam through more than 80 habitats, acquainting themselves with some 1,500 species.
What to See
The recently "reimagined" Abbott Oceanarium, which brings beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Alaska sea otters and California sea lions up close, while the 90,000-gallon (340,687 liters) Caribbean Reef installation offers a 360-degree view of the sea life found in warm waters.
Art Institute of Chicago
Well-known treasures beckon inside the Art Institute of Chicago.
What to Do
Devote an entire day to this magnificent Beaux-Arts building — with two stone lions guarding its Michigan Avenue entrance — that is home to works of art that span 5,000 years of human history, as well as the globe.
What to See
The recently unveiled Modern Wing, which opened in 2009, that houses contemporary art and modern European paintings and sculpture in a breathtaking setting. This is one of the places to visit in Chicago that you just have to take the time to see!
Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium, which appears ready to launch itself into Lake Michigan from its lakeside perch, brings the universe to its visitors.
What to Do
Spend time in an exhibition where intrepid explorers can occupy a life-size model of a Mars rover.
What to See
The Galaxy Wall — the largest and most complete view of our Milky Way. The Adler encourages us to break the bonds of earth and look to the heavens.
The Field Museum
The Field Museum is your passport to travel the world and back in time with 4.5 billion years under one roof.
What to Do
Journey through 4 billion years of life on Earth in the Evolving Planet exhibit and marvel over precious stones — from their rough beginnings to sparkling jewelry — in the Grainger Hall of Gems.
What to See
The remarkable Sue -- the world’s largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex. Find her holding court in The Field Museum’s grand Stanley Field Hall. Every trip to Chicago should include a date with Sue.
Skydeck Chicago
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere beckons with its eye-popping views of Chicago and beyond. Located atop the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Skydeck Chicago attracts nearly 1.3 million visitors each year to its 103rd floor observation deck, which rises 1,353 feet (412.4 meters) above street level.
What to Do
The brave of heart can step out onto The Ledge, a glass-enclosed balcony, for a view unlike any other.
What to See
On a clear day, you can spot many of Chicago’s landmarks and scan the horizon to Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois.
360 CHICAGO
Located in the heart of the Windy City’s tourist district, 360 CHICAGO — with its one-of-a-kind open-air Skywalk — is open until 11 p.m. daily. The fastest elevators in North America zoom to the 94th floor — 1,000 feet (305 meters) up — in only 40 seconds.
What to Do
Guests can enjoy a multimedia Sky Tour and can contemplate Chicago’s history on the 80-foot (24 meters) history wall. CityPASS holders can take in the view while sipping a complimentary coffee from the on-site café.
What to See
The real fun is spotting Chicago landmarks, such as Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and glamorous marinas.
Museum of Science and Industry
The largest science center in the Western Hemisphere, the Museum of Science and Industry was the first museum in North America to offer visitors the chance to touch and interact with exhibits.
What to Do
Continue that tradition to this day with exhibits that encourage people to do more than spectate: you can make a giant heart beat in time to your own or open a Chicago River drawbridge for a model train.
What to See
Examine your moves on the basketball court with the help of a virtual instructor.
Navy Pier
Encompassing more than 50 acres (20 hectares) of prime Chicago lakefront territory, Navy Pier is truly a city within the city. With shopping, restaurants, parks and gardens, museums, stages and attractions galore, this Chicago landmark attracts millions every year.
What to Do
Ride the 150-foot (45.7 meters) Ferris wheel operates year-round, weather permitting.
What to See
Fireworks light up the Chicago skyline twice a week during the summer months. It's no wonder that Navy Pier is often considered one of the top things to do in Chicago.
Millennium Park
With hundreds of free concerts and performances offered throughout the year at the dramatic Jay Pritzker Pavilion, this may be one of Chicago’s newest places to visit, but Millennium Park has quickly become a destination of choice for travelers and locals alike.
What to Do
Explore a 5-acre (2.2 hectares) garden, which confirms that Millennium Park lives up to the Chicago’s official Latin motto: Urbs in Horto — City in a Garden.
What to See
An immense, walk-up-and-touch sculpture known affectionately as "The Bean."
The Magnificent Mile
Aptly named, the Magnificent Mile is a mecca for tourists and business people, and bolsters Chicago’s claim as one of the great cities on the world stage.
What to Do
Try not to miss a single storefront! -Start on Michigan Avenue, at the Chicago River and head north for, yes, 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) to Oak Street.
What to See
Observe this district of architecture, shopping, dining and business that has few peers.
Above, Chicago's picturesque skyline at night.
We've hardly scratched the surface. The beautiful Lake Michigan with it's wonderful beaches, The restaurants and food offerings that exceed your wildest expectations, the professional sports games available to attend; MLB Baseball: The Cubs and The White Sox, MLS Soccer: The Chicago Fire, NHL Hockey: The Blackhawks (playoff games available until early June), NBA Basketball: The Bulls (playoff games available until early June) and NFL Football: The Bears. Chicago is arguably "The greatest sports city in America." The neighborhood festivals, The legends (Al Capone), the ghosts and the greats, Chicago has it all.
Come and visit the city known by many names: "The Windy City", "The Second City", "The City that Works", "The City With Big Shoulders", and many, many more. Let us plan a vacation for you. Give us an idea of what you would like to do and we'll put a package together for you at no obligation. Please send your inquiries to: chicagosportsandtravel@yahoo.com (email) or Call (630) 894-9076 (office).
Thanks for your time and interest and we sincerely look forward to serving you in the near future.
Chicago Sports & Travel, Inc./AllsportsAmerica , 116 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1538, Telephone: (630) 894-9076 (office), email: chicagosportsandtravel@yahoo.com
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