Top 10 attractions popular in chicago illinois

Top 10 attractions popular in chicago illinois - Chicago, home to 3 million people and 45 million tourists per year, has some of the nation's most iconic landmarks. Visitors to explore the city with children will find a fair share of family attractions, including cultural activities and green space. After battling freezing conditions during the winter, Chicago who often take advantage of the outside in the middle of a warm summer temperatures.

Chicago River from Lake Street bridge

1. Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field

Located in Chicago North Side, Wrigley Field icon (chicagocubs.com) serves as a home for his beloved Cubs Major League Baseball. 1914 stadium features a brick wall covered in ivy, the original 1937 manual scoreboard and a rabid fan base. Game sell out quickly, so book your tickets early.

2. Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Millennium Park (millenniumpark.org) sitting at 24 ½ acres in downtown Chicago. This park has a structure which is produced by well-known artists, including the 50-foot projecting videos high Jaume Plensa fountain and outdoor concert pavilion consisting of Frank Gehry soars 120 meters of twisted metal. The park offers more than 500 free events each year.

3. Navy Pier

Navy Pier

Navy Pier (navypier.com) jet out to Lake Michigan and offers more than 50 acres of family shops, restaurants, and carnival rides. The dock has a 15-story Ferris wheel, an IMAX theater and a children's museum. On certain summer nights, the pier also offers a free fireworks show.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago (artic.edu) sits in the heart of downtown Chicago. The vast, world-renowned museums, including non-European galleries, modern art America and the largest Monet collection in the world. This museum has a family room equipped with interactive activities that aim to inspire and engage the children, while the family table provides guidance and information gallery game.

5. The Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile

Of Michigan Avenue known as the Magnificent Mile (themagnificentmile.com) spanning more than a dozen blocks, starting at River North Chicago. Features the famous highway about 56 hotels and 124 restaurants, as well as three shopping centers.

6. Willis Tower

Willis Tower

Willis Tower dominates the Chicago skyline, stretching more than 1,300 feet into the air. Located on the 103rd floor, the Skydeck offers 360 degree views of the city from the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Glass boxes extend out to the edge of the building, giving visitors the appearance of floating in the air.

7. Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Approximately 5 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo (lpzoo.org) remain free to the public. Zoo hosted creatures such as polar bears, African lions, giraffes, elephants and gray seals. The zoo also features a carousel and a train for the kids.

8. The Field Museum

The Field Museum

Spread over nine acres, The Field Museum (fieldmuseum.org) sitting in Grant Park. Natural History Museum hosts a variety of exhibitions biology and anthropology, like Sue, the largest T-Rex fossil remain ever discovered, and Egyptian mummies. Interactive exhibits and kid friendly sit scattered around the place.

9. John G. Shedd Aquarium

John G. Shedd Aquarium

Located in Grant Park, John G. Shedd Aquarium (sheddaquarium.org) sits on the shores of Lake Michigan. The aquarium has more than 32,000 marine animals, including a giant octopus, sharks, turtles, dolphins and beluga whales.

10. Chicago Architecture Foundation

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Chicago Architecture Foundation

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (caf.architecture.org) offers tours that celebrate and explore the city structure is respected, including everything from skyscrapers to private homes. The tour takes place on foot, bus or boat and ranged between 90 minutes and seven hours, depending on the topic.

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