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Travel Tips

Take a food, architecture, and history tour for an immersive experience. 1

Begin early to experience the city's buzz and take the Green, Orange, Brown, or Purple lines to Adams, or Red Line to Jackson. 2

Introduction

Attractions

• 🌉 Chicago Riverwalk: A pedestrian-only pathway with waterfront restaurants and museums.
• 🌳 Millennium Park: Home to Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
• 🎨 Art Institute of Chicago: Renowned for its extensive collection of Impressionist art.
• 🏛️ Chicago Cultural Center: Offers free exhibits, live shows, and the largest Tiffany stained glass dome.
• 🚢 Architecture River Cruises: Provides stunning views of Chicago's iconic buildings.
• 🏞️ Grant Park: Features Buckingham Fountain and hosts the Taste of Chicago festival.
• 🎭 Theatre District: Includes historic theatres like the Auditorium Theatre and Cadillac Palace Theatre.
• 🛍️ State Street: A major shopping destination with numerous retail stores.

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Activities

• 🚣 Kayaking: Guided tours on the Chicago River for views of iconic architecture.
• 🎶 Free Concerts: Held at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion during summer.
• 🎥 Outdoor Movies: Free movie screenings under the stars in Millennium Park.
• 🧗 Rock Climbing: Available at Maggie Daley Park.
• ⛸️ Ice Skating: Seasonal ice skating at Millennium Park.
• 🚶 Chicago Greeter Tours: Free guided tours with local volunteers.
• 🚢 Seadog Cruises: Offers thrilling speedboat rides on Lake Michigan.
• 🛍️ Shopping: Explore the shops along State Street and the Loop Retail Historic District.

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Architecture

• 🏢 Willis Tower: Formerly Sears Tower, offers panoramic views from Skydeck.
• 🏛️ Rookery Building: An example of Chicago school architecture.
• 🏢 Monadnock Building: Known for its load-bearing walls.
• 🏛️ Sullivan Center: Features the original Carson Pirie Scott store.
• 🏢 Chicago Board of Trade Building: A National Historic Landmark.
• 🏢 Home Insurance Building: Considered the world's first skyscraper (demolished in 1931).
• 🏛️ Chicago Cultural Center: Houses the largest Tiffany stained glass dome.
• 🏢 Aon Center: One of Chicago's tallest buildings.

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Parks

• 🌳 Millennium Park: Features Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
• 🏞️ Grant Park: Home to Buckingham Fountain and hosts events like Taste of Chicago.
• 🌸 Lurie Garden: A peaceful garden within Millennium Park.
• 🧗 Maggie Daley Park: Offers rock climbing, skating, and playgrounds.
• 🎶 Petrillo Music Shell: Hosts free concerts in Grant Park.
• 🎨 Agora: A group of sculptures at the south end of Grant Park.
• 🎡 Festivals: Hosts events like Lollapalooza and Chicago Blues Festival.
• 🚶 Walking Paths: Numerous trails for walking and jogging.

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Museums

• 🎨 Art Institute of Chicago: Known for its Impressionist art collection.
• 🏛️ Chicago Cultural Center: Offers free exhibits and performances.
• 🏛️ McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum: Located on the Riverwalk.
• 🏛️ Field Museum: Located nearby in Grant Park.
• 🏛️ Museum of Contemporary Art: Features modern and contemporary art.
• 🏛️ Adler Planetarium: Offers exhibits on space and astronomy.
• 🏛️ Shedd Aquarium: Home to a diverse range of marine life.
• 🏛️ Chicago History Museum: Explores the city's rich history.

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Theatre District

• 🎭 Auditorium Theatre: Hosts Broadway shows and concerts.
• 🎭 Cadillac Palace Theatre: Known for its opulent interior and Broadway productions.
• 🎭 Nederlander Theatre: Features a variety of performances.
• 🎭 Chicago Theatre: A historic venue with a grand marquee.
• 🎭 Goodman Theatre: Renowned for its high-quality productions.
• 🎭 Lyric Opera: Located at the Civic Opera House.
• 🎭 Broadway in Chicago: Brings popular Broadway shows to the city.
• 🎭 Steppenwolf Theatre: Known for its innovative productions.

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Dining

• 🍽️ The Gage: A popular gastropub with a diverse menu.
• 🍽️ The Dearborn: Offers American cuisine in a stylish setting.
• 🍽️ Revival Food Hall: Features a variety of local food vendors.
• 🍽️ The Berghoff: A historic German restaurant.
• 🍽️ Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Famous for its deep-dish pizza.
• 🍽️ The Purple Pig: Known for its Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• 🍽️ Cindy's Rooftop: Offers stunning views and a seasonal menu.
• 🍽️ Giordano's: Another iconic spot for deep-dish pizza.

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