Top things to do in Chicago for tourists, family and kids - Popular attractions in Chicago.

1. Chicago Attractions (Things to do in Chicago)

2. Chicago Attraction: Willis Tower “Sears Tower"
Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in
Chicago, Illinois.[2] At the time of its completion in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade
Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years.
Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. The
skyscraper is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago, and over one million people visit its observation deck
each year.
Record height: Tallest in the world from 1973 to 1998
Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Willis Tower (Sears Tower) Skydeck Hours:
April - September: 10am - 10pm
October - March: 10am - 8pm
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours

3. Chicago Attraction: Cloud Gate "The Bean"
Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, is the
centerpiece of the AT&T Plaza in Millennium Park within the Loop community area
of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Cloud Gate is a large public sculpture which was first unveiled at the opening of
Millennium Park in 2004. It soon became one of the city's most photographed
attractions, and is now one a famous symbol of Chicago.
Artist
Anish Kapoor
Year
Built 2004–2006
Type
Stainless steel
Dimensions
10 m × 13 m
× 20 m (33 ft
× 42 ft × 66 ft)
Location
Millennium Park,
Chicago, Illinois,
United States

4. Chicago Attraction: Magnificent Mile “The Mag Mile”
Shopper's Paradise - The Magnificent Mile contains a
mixture of upscale department stores, restaurants,
luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings,
financial services companies and hotels, and caters
primarily to tourists and the affluent.
The Magnificent Mile includes 3,100,000 sq ft
(290,000 m2) of retail space, 460 stores, 275
restaurants, 51 hotels, and a host of sightseeing and
entertainment attractions to more than 22 million
visitors annually.
Several of the tallest buildings in the United States,
such as the John Hancock Center and the Trump
International Hotel and Tower, lie in the district.
Numerous landmarks are located along the
Magnificent Mile, such as the Wrigley Building,
Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower and the
Allerton Hotel.

5. Chicago Attraction: Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in
the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it
is one of the largest fountains in the world.
Built in a rococo wedding cake style and
inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace
of Versailles, it is meant to allegorically
represent Lake Michigan.
Quick Facts
The Chicago Fountain Buckingham is at
the center of Grant Park.
The most well known Windy City
landmarks.
Address:
Congress Parkway & Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
•Address:
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
•Opened:
1927
•Hours:
Monday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
•Architects:
Daniel Burnham, Edward H. Bennett

6. Chicago Attraction: Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free 35-acre (14 ha) zoo located in
Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in
1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. The zoo
is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA).
Lincoln Park Zoo is home to
a wide variety of animals.
The zoo's exhibits include
big cats, polar bears,
penguins, gorillas, reptiles,
monkeys, and other
species totalling nearly
1,250 animals.

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