Travel Chicago - Tour The Must See Sites Even Local Chicagoans Visit!
The allure of Chicago is completely understandable. Located in the middle of the country amongst corn fields and pressed up against Lake Michigan, this fast paced action packed city is full of excitement. The winters are cold, but the summers are hot and fun-filled. There is more to do in Chicago, than
someone could possibly complete in a lifetime.
But, for those travelers interested in seeing some of
Chicago's favorite sites through its residents' eyes, please read on.
Signature Room at Hancock Tower - The top of the Hancock Tower provides one of the most amazing views of Chicago around. The Sears Tower may be taller, but the Hancock is closer to the lake and offers views of the Sears Tower itself. Skip the observation deck and instead make a trip to the Signature Room. You might run into local Chicagoans during brunch when prices are quite reasonable. Drinks are similarly priced to other lounges, so a nightcap is always a fun option, but dinner will set you back quite a bit. The restaurant is actually one floor above the viewing deck so
you can enjoy an amazing view while eating and drinking. Location: Michigan Ave
Chicago Blues and Jazz - Chicago has long been well known as home to some of the world's best Blues and Jazz musicians. This fact became evident even to non-music lovers in the 70s and 80s with classic movies such as the Blues Brothers and Adventure in Babysitting. For music fans, a trip to Chicago is not complete without experiencing some good blues or jazz. There are a wide variety of blues clubs located on the South Side and Jazz clubs such as the Green Mill in uptown, which has said to be frequented by Al Capone and other Chicago notables. But, if you are in town, check out the Chicago Blues Fest held in early June. Other summer music festivals include the Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, and more. Location: The Green Mill is
located at 4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Tru Restaurant - Charlie Trotter's restaurant has made a name for itself throughout the United States and the world as the best place for a multi-course tasting menu. But locals know that the knew up and coming restaurant to beat
is Tru's restaurant. A four party visit will involve up to 12 courses, with each member of the party receiving different selections. Wow! One imagines how the cooks can possibly keep up, but throughout your 3 hour meal, you will never be disappointed by the wait staff or the chef.
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Location: 696 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago Museum Tour - Chicago has some of the best museums in the country. The Art Institute has one of the most amazing and large collections in the world. Take a walk through the museum on a Tuesday, when admission is free
(although donations are always recommended) and if you are a movie fan remember the walk by Ferris Bueller. But, the Art Institute isn't the only great museum in Chicago. The Museum of Science and Industry is a great museum where you can actually walk through a sub, and of course the FieldMuseum
home to the Sue the largest T-Rex skeleton in the world.
Chicago Architecture Tour - Chicago's name in architecture, began in the 1800s and continues today. If you want to take a walk and see the great architecture of Chicago, there is more than a day's worth of sites. You can begin with famous buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright (check out the Unity Temple at 875 Lake St) and Louis Sullivan (Visit his famous Carson Pirie Scott flagship on State St). The Monadnock, and Mies van der Rohe's Post office are also well worth a visit. For some modern masterpieces, visit the Illinois Institute of
Technology's campus to see Mies' Crown Hall, Rem Koolhaas' Campus Center, and Helmut Jahn's new Dorms. A visit to Millennium Park is also worth a trip, where you can see one of Gehry's latest and soon Renzo Piano's addition to the Art Institute.
Chicago is home to some of the most city proud residents. And there is no wonder why- there is so much to see and do in Chicago! Check out the favorite tourist sites, but if you are interested in seeing some of the local's favorite Chicago sites, check out the list above and see some of what
truly makes Chicago special.
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Michelle is a travel, art, and architecture buff who has recently moved to Seattle after living in Honolulu, Chicago, Gloucester Massachusetts, and Delft Netherlands. In between studying and working in design, she dreams travel and works to help others compare and select vacation options.
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