The following travel video is a comprehensive list of the best 35
Things to do in
Chicago including all of the top Attractions worth visiting and seeing in this complete travel guide for the
Windy City.
Many people don't realize this but Chicago is a world class city with festivals, arts, entertainment, dining and architecture that can rival any city in
North America or even
Europe. The only other city that I think can compare with Chicago - in terms of attractions - in
America is
New York.
Whether you're scarfing down
Chicago style deep dish pizza or taking in a
Blues festival you'll find no shortage of things to do in the city. If you're a sport fan there are no shortage of professional teams to follow at any time of the year including
the Chicago Blackhawks,
Chicago Cubs,
Chicago White Sox,
Chicago Bears and the
Chicago Bulls. When you're thinking of destination to travel to in the
United States, Chicago should be near the top of your list. I guarantee that you'll have a lot of fun:
1) Chicago Architecture and
Chicago River Walk
2) Chicago River
Boat Trip
3) Kayaking along the Chicago River
4)
Cloud Gate -
The Bean
5)
Millennium Park
6)
Pavilion '
Free Shows'
7)
Art Institute of Chicago
8)
Watch a Chicago Cubs game at
Wrigley Field
9) Eat
Deep Dish Pizza
10)
Visit the sky deck at
Willis Tower (formerly
Sears Tower)
11)
Stroll around the
University of Chicago campus
12)
Check out the
Oriental Institute of
History
13)
Marvel and escape the bustle at
Osaka Garden
14)
Enjoy an afternoon or evening at
Wicker Park
15)
Relax and escape at
Humboldt Park
16) Check out the
Dinosaur exhibits at the
Chicago Field Museum
17) Visit the
Shedd Aquarium - the largest indoor one in the world
18) Watch a
Chicago Blackhawks game at the
United Center
19) Check out the '
Borders' exhibit at Solti
Gardens of
Grant Park
20)
Admire Buckingham Fountain during the day or at night
21)
View the
Chicago skyline from the
Hancock Center
22) Spend an afternoon having fun at
Navy Pier
23)
Wander around
Lincoln Park Zoo and
Conservatory
24)
Work out or get a tan at
North Avenue Beach
25)
Laugh your head off watching improv at
The Second City
26)
Test your mind playing the
Zombie Game
27) Go shopping or people watching along the
Magnificent Mile
28) Take the
Chicago 'El or 'L'
CTA metro system
29) Watch an
NFL football game (Chicago Bears) at
Soldier Field
30) Check out the entirely free
Money Museum
31)
Ride a bicycle in downtown Chicago
32) Spend time at the
Museum of Science and Technology
33) Marvel at the architectural wonder known as
Robbie House
34)
Rest your legs by taking a Chicago city tour by Segway
35) Check out a performance at
Chicago Theatre
We got to see buildings like
Marina City,
Trump Tower, and
Wrigley Building. Architecture river tours are a fun way to take in the sights along the river. If you find yourself here during the summer months kayaking is a popular way to experience the Chicago River.
The Crown Fountain is a cool interactive sculpture located in Millennium Park
. Art lovers will enjoy the Art Institute of Chicago.
Taking in a Chicago Cubs baseball game at
Wrigley field is a must for anyone who visits the city. You can't come to Chicago and not eat deep-dish pizza! During our week here we ate at many pizzerias in town including
Lou Malnati's,
Giordano's,
Gino's East Side, and
Pizzeria Uno. Formerly known as the Sears Tower, Willis Tower is now the 2nd tallest building in the United States. Many of the buildings at the University of Chicago were designed in the
Gothic style. The campus is also home to the Oriental Institute. The Osaka Garden is located in
Jackson Park
which is in
Chicago's South Side. If you visit Wicker Park you'll find it has a very hipster feel, with lots of street art down every alley. Humboldt Park is a little far removed from the downtown area so it's not as popular with visitors, however, it's a really great place to soak in nature. For a chance to come face to face with dinosaurs, head over to the
Field Museum.
Right next door is the Shedd Aquarium which is a popular attraction for families. Visit the
John Hancock Center by night as the city really dazzles from the 94th floor. The Navy Pier is a fun place to visit on a weekend including a
Ferris Wheel. Located in the north end of the city, North Avenue Beach is a popular hangout spot with beach-goers. For improv comedy there's no better place than The Second City.
The Magnificent Mile is a shopper's paradise. The
Chicago L, or the elevated line, is great for getting around town. A week pass is $28. The Divvy is Chicago's bike sharing system. Chicago's Museum of Science and Technology is the largest science museum.
It's hard to miss the flashing lights of the historic Chicago Theatre!
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- published: 06 Jul 2014
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