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I have 1 day to spend in chicago, il, and want to see it all. What are the top 10 things to see? |
Travel Info I have 1 day to spend in chicago, il, and want to see it all. What are the top 10 things to see? Travel Tips The sear's tower observatory and their amazing science museum The water front as well I don't know if you'd have time for anything else. Others Field Museum, Sears Tower (corny, but you gotta see it) Lake Mich water front... That sexy fountain from Married With Children. OPRAH! If you only have one day, concentrate on just one big thing. I would recommend spending the day at the Museum of Science and Industry on South Lake Shore Drive in Jackson Park. It is like a small Smithsonian and a person can spend several days there and not see it all. If you jump around to several things you will see nothing. You are not going to be able to see it "all" in Chicago in one day. I would suggest keeping your focus on the downtown/Michigan Ave. are and you can cover a lot of key points in the city. You could visit the Sears Tower, the tallet building in America, Millenium Park, the Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Macy's (or Marshall Field's depending on who you talk to), the Chicago Cultural Center, maybe take in a matinee showing of Wicked or The Color Purple (both are in performance in two Loop theaters), maybe take a ride on a sighseeing boat on the river (if the weather permits), Navy Pier (there are sightseeing boats there too), the Signature Room at the John Hancock Bulding, Water Tower Place (an expensive indoor shopping mall), Niketown, The Apple Store.... oh, wait, that's more than 10, right.. There are other places and things to see that you have to travel a bit further for: the Museum of Science and Industry, Second City comedy club, the Mexican Fine Arts Museum, Wrigley Field or White Sox Park, Wicker Park... But like I said before, stick to the downtown/Michigan Ave are and you'll see plenty. It's April and a little early for tourist season, however, if you're going to be in the downtown area, take a ride on the free trolleys (up and down Michigan Avenue, or to Navy Pier, or to the Natural History Museum/Adler Planetarium/Shedd Aquarium) or a paid ride on a tourist bus or boat (on the Chicago River or Lake Michigan), visit Navy Pier (lots of shopping, entertainment and food). Go to the observation decks of the Sears Tower or the John Hancock building. Go to the Water Tower (and Water Tower Place shopping mall) and learn about the Great Chicago Fire. Visit Millennium Park (The Bean) and Buckingham Fountain. Go to the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium or the Museum of Natural History. Also, pre-season baseball has started so go to a pre-season game for the Cubs (Wrigley Field) or White Sox.(US Cellular Field) Try some distinctive Chicago foods like Chicago style pizza (Uno's or Due's), Chicago's own Frango mints (at Macy's) or Garretts popcorn (Michigan/Ontario, State/Randolph or State/Madison). live in Chicago You could start off with a Segway tour - those are the two-wheeled motorized transportation devices. A tour's two hours, but it takes you through Grant Park (Chicago's "front yard"), down to the museum campus, along the lakefront and around Millennium Park. It's a little more expensive, but it gives you a good feel for downtown south of the river. Head north on Michigan. You can take a quick stop at the Art Institute. It really deserves a day (or two, or three), but you want to get an overview, so stop in and see the highlights. {If you're really an art fan, take a side trip to the River North Gallery District. Located around Superior, Chicago, Orleans, and Wells, it's the largest concentration of galleries outside of Manhattan.} Back to Michigan Ave...At the northwest corner of Washington is the Chicago Cultural Center. Originally the public library, this building has impressive architecture, fantastic Tiffany windows, free concerts and art exhibits, and a visitor center. Head back north on Michigan Ave. As you approach the river, there's a set of stairs on the northeast side of Wacker & Michigan. Take them down and see if you can get an architectural tour (best to book one ahead of time - see sources). North of the river, the Wrigley Building is on the left of Michigan and the Tribune Tower is on the right. You'll notice that embedded in the Tribune Tower are pieces of buildings of historical significance from all over the world, and all over the millennia, including pieces of the pyramids and the Alamo. Just north of the tower itself is the Freedom Museum. It's dedicated to the first amendment. Another block or two north is Grand Ave. Take the stairs down for a late lunch at Blackie's (great burgers!), then keep heading east to Navy Pier. It's kitschy and touristy and probably shouldn't be missed if you've only got one day. You can take a free trolley back to Michigan Ave. Head north again, explore the shops. End your day at the Signature Lounge in the Hancock building. Instead of paying for the observatory, use your money for a cocktail. The lounge is a floor above the observatory. |
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