Help with Chicago...

[shan08]

Hi All, can I please get some advice on Chigago from those that have been? We are a family of four with teenage boys. We have got two full days to spend there, I was thinking of getting a go Chicago card, but what are the must sees there? Thanks

 

[PrincessInOz]

We went to Chicago quite a while ago. We went to Wrigley Field, went to the top of CN Tower (I think it's been renamed), had deep pan pizza and walked the downtown (during the day) along the river, saw a lot of beautiful architecture and the 'L'.

We also went to the lake to take a look at it.

Have fun in Chicago.

 

[Luisa]

I loved the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Billy Goat Tavern. Chicago is a great city, have a fantastic trip!

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[stephen1971]

Hi there, I live in Chicago and if you're into museums, the Field Museum mentioned above is wonderful, you might also check out the Museum of Science & Industry or the Art Institute of Chicago. Both are great. There is also Navy Pier right on the lake... it's a pretty touristy spot that has a couple of attractions including a large ferris wheel. You can get really decent views of the Chicago skyline from there. If you're into shopping - Michigan Avenue is the place to go. Below is a list of places you might research before arriving:

The following four are pretty close together and are considered the 'Museum Campus':

1. Field Museum
2. Art Institute of Chicago
3. Adler Planetarium
4. Shedd Aquarium

Grant Park(also part of the museum campus) - Buckingham Fountain, Ptritzker Pavillion

Museum of Science & Industry
Navy Pier - touristy attraction
Willis Tower(formerly Sears Tower) - tallest building in Chicago w/observation level
Michigan Avenue aka Magnificent Mile - shopping

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask... I'll try my best to answer any questions you might have.

Stephen

 

[cola]

Millenium Park http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_-artarchitecture.html includes the iconic Cloud Gate, that big mercury like bubble that seems to be in any photo collection of Chicago these days. The park includes a lot of other attractions and views of the city.
The City of Chicago website has a lot of info on festivals, parades, attractions, events etc