Be sure to visit the Sears Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. If you are into shopping take some time to shop at some of the Magnificent Mile’s 500 shops and then catch a bite to eat there too to get your breath back.
See below for some great things to see and do in Chicago also look at the Section on Tours in this Guide for more ideas. You’ll love Chicago just like so many other people do.
Magnificent Mile
Michigan Ave. Chicago River to Oak St
Chicago, IL
One whole mile of shopping is waiting for you at the Magnificent Mile and it is truly magnificent. If you’re into shopping you’ll enjoy this and it will be a great outing. Be sure to go and spend lots of money. One of the most famous shopping strips in the world it has almost 500 different shops - so give it a go and see how many you can visit.
Sears Tower Skydeck
233 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
312-875-9696
Take your camera and climb to the top of the Sears Tower Skydeck for an awesome view of the city of Chicago from the 103rd floor! This tower is 1,450 feet high and one of the tallest in the world. Around it you’ll see the the Amoco Building at 1,136 feet and the John Hancock building which is 1,127 feet. Truly you can see for miles from the Sears Tower and it is worth picking a clear day for this sightseeing outing.
Buckingham Fountain
Congress Parkway & Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312-747-2474
Be sure to make time to see the Buckingham Fountain. It is one of the largest fountains in the world and at night is illuminated with the colours changing all the time.
Oprah Winfrey Show
110 North Carpenter Street
Harpo Studios
Chicago, IL 60607
312-633-0808
The Oprah Winfrey Show is another great part about Chicago. Make that a stop while you’re visiting the city.
Water Tower Place
835 North Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312 440 3166
At Water Tower Place you’ll enjoy another great shopping experience. The Water Tower dates from 1869 and was one of the view structures to survive the Great Fire. It now has an excellent Visitors Centre and is a historic landmark. It is about 154 ft high built of large limestone blocks and it dwarfed by the skyscrapers around it.
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-595-PIER
Lakefront atmosphere and a fun outing is waiting for you at the Navy Pier. This is a lot of fun and great food and people, and the area has a great buzz to it.
Taste of Chicago
500 South Columbus Drive
(Grant Park)
Chicago, IL 60605
312 744 3370
A Taste of Chicago is an annual festival. So if you’re in Chicago during its time, during the beginning of July it is a must do.
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513
What’s a trip to Chicago without seeing the zoo. There are 2,000 animals in this zoo and it proves to be a great afternoon on fun. Even if you don’t have kids travelling with you, a visit to the zoo means a break away from the hustle and bustle of sightseeing and shopping.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-848-1976
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is another stop you should add to list of things to do in Chicago. It is well worth the time to see.
Millenium Park
222 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312 861 9503
Millenium Park is another must do when you’re in the city of Chicago. This is a fun experience for the whole family.
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