Vacations travel

When planning a trip to the Windy City
you will find there are plenty of Chicago attractions and activities to consider
including main sights
shopping opportunities
and entertaining cultural explorations. Regardless of what you planned before entering this exciting destination
you are sure to come across a variety of places to visit
which may include some of the following selections:

Navy Pier

While this attraction originally served the many freighters and water transportation on Lake Michigan in the mid-1910s
it is now recognized as one of the most well known of Chicago sights. On a daily basis
the pier features a wide range of entertainment options and interesting events. Before you even arrive at the pier
you may catch sight of the Ferris wheel
which stands 150 feet into the air. While an onsite 18-hole miniature golf course
musical carousel
and other indoor activities make a great distraction for children
adults also enjoy features of the site
such as the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
which provides access to a 500-seat courtyard theatre.

Sears Tower

Decorating the Chicago skyline
the Sears Tower is recognized as one of the tallest buildings in the United States. As a long-standing symbol of the city
tourists often flock to this attraction to enjoy one of the best views of Chicago. When visiting the tower on a clear day
the amazing view may include up to 40 to 50 miles of sightlines that reach parts of Michigan
Indiana
and even Wisconsin.

Shedd Aquarium

Many visitors to the city really enjoy a trip to the Shedd Aquarium
where the display of marine life provides an exceptional opportunity. While an aquarium may seem like a place where only children will find pleasure
adults also encounter a delightful outing when touring one of the most popular sights in Chicago. A variety of species that hail from all over the world can be found on the premises
which present a range of ordinary creatures to the truly exotic. Popular exhibits at Shedd include piranhas
anacondas
and the Caribbean reef display.

Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave)

If there was ever the perfect place to max out your credit cards
the Magnificent Mile
located along Michigan Avenue is situated in the great city of Chicago. Along this entertaining strip
you will find major hotels
such as the Four Seasons
Ritz Carlton
and the Conrad Hilton. The well-known Water Tower landmark is positioned on this same street
as well as a satisfying assortment of department stores and exclusive shops. Just to get an idea of the type of shopping awaiting your arrival includes the likes of retail giants such as Gucci
Coach
Chanel
Hugo Boss
Macy’s
and Tiffany & Co.

Chinatown

To explore an explosion of satisfying cultural finds
the Chicago Chinatown is the perfect place to enjoy a wide range of shops
restaurants
and neighborhood events. At any given moment
this section of the city may open to reveal exciting parades
entertaining festivals
and unique holiday celebrations. Many visitors enjoy a stop in Chinatown to get a good deal on a city-related souvenir or purchase an attractive Asian trinket. It is also the best place to savor the cuisine of the Orient.