How to Tour Chicago

There's no place like Chicago! If you are visiting family, or you are just touring, make sure to visit these places to make your trip COMPLETE!!!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Chicago is most known for The Sears Tower aka Willis Tower. You have to visit the Sears Tower Sky Deck. The view from the top is absolutely amazing. Trust me, I remember the view and I've only been there once when I was four years old. On a clear day, you can see four states. Admission is typically $14.95 for adults and $10.50 for ages 3 - 11.

2. Next stop is Buckhingham Fountain. It is a spectacular fountain, but I would recomment visiting it at dark because there is a wonderful light display. Also classical music is played to rhythm of the water.

3. Chicago is known for its abundancy of museums. A really great museum to visit is the Field Museum. It always has new and interesting exhibits. Here is a list of other amazing museums located in the wonderful city of chicago:
   Museum of Science and Industry
   Adler Planetarium
   Museum of Contemporary Art
   Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum( It has a butterfly haven. It's amazing!)

4. The Shedd Aquarium deserves a step of its own. Its a beautiful museum full of sea creatures from the whole world. There is a spectacular dolphin show that is put on regularly!

5. Located in the heart of downtown is Lincoln Park Zoo. This is a great place to take your kids. You should definitely go paddleboating on the Swan-shaped paddleboats. You get a great view of the Chicago sky-line while paddle-boating.

6. During the night, definitely go to Navy Pier!! Taking a ride on the ferris wheel will provide another spectacular and romantic view of the skyline. Every Wednesday and Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is a spectacular fireworks show. Also make sure to visit the Imax theatre.

7. The best places to go shopping are:
   The Watertower Place
   Magnificent Mile

8. During the summer, many people head to the beach. My favorite is North Avenue Beach, but it can get crowded.

9. The best place to eat?
   GIORDANO'S!!!!!!!
   It's famous for the Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza!

[tobyandallen]

on 8/15/2009 I'm from Chicago. These are great ideas.

[Fuller1972]

on 5/16/2009 Love Chicago, hate the drive, These are great places to visit while there**5