Has anyone ever been to Chicago?

Question

What are some interesting places to visit in Chicago?
Specially places around Lake Michigan?

Answer 1

I live here. Here are the ABSOLUTE MUST SEE SPOTS:



Field Museum (has huge dinosaur bones, reconstructed)

Millennium Park

Navy Pier

Art museum if you like art (and definitely see "American Gothic" if you can -- it's the painting of the farmer and the wife with the pitchfork--it's very cool to see in person. Also, they have lot of Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, and other famous artists in there.)



For Chicago pizza (the sauce goes on top of the cheese), check out Gino's east - the grafitti on the walls alone is worth it and if you bring a white marker or toothpaste, you can make your own mark there. It's their "gimmick." Though Giordano's pizza, Pizzeria Uno, and Edwardo's are slightly better pizza, you can't write on their walls, and Gino's East is famous and fun.



If you like funky little shops, walk along Broadway from about 2800 North to 3400 North -- lots of small shops with unique things in them.



If you like exclusive boutiques, check out the shops on Oak Street. Try not to faint when you see the prices!



Take a boat ride at Navy Pier or on the Chicago river--both are excellent. If you take the Chicago river tour, you will see a lot of the architecture in the city, if that interests you.



Don't pay money to go to the Sears Tower or the John Hancock building--it's a waste. Just go to the John Hancock building and have a drink at the bar on the 96th floor. The view is spectacular (almost the same as the viewing deck view) and there's no admission price to get into the bar. The Sears Tower is a ripoff--steer clear.



Lincoln Park Zoo is in the middle of Lincoln Park and is free. There are also paddle boats you can rent. It's beautiful.



If you like shopping, 900 N. Michigan and Water Tower place are upscale malls on Michigan Avenue ("The Magnificent Mile") so be sure to check that out too.



Oh--catch a Cubs game at famous Wrigley Field and have a drink at the Cubby Bear afterwards. Sit in the bleachers if you like to party and get sun, or sit in seats if you're more subdued and actually want to pay attention to the game.



Have a great time in Chicago -- it's a really fun city. Good luck!

Answer 2

I lived in Chicago for 28 years, the best places to visit would be the Museum of Science and Industry, The John G. Shedd Aquariam the Adler Planitarium. And for some sight seeing Navy Pier is the best. Check out the shops on the magnificent mile (Michigan Ave.) don't forget to stop in Water Tower, also on Michigan ave. Then you have to get some pizza at Gino's East Pizzeria.

Answer 3

My cousins used to live in Chicago and I used to visit them a lot. Navy Pier is THE place to go for visiters.. It's right on the lake, and sometimes in the summer, there is a fireworks show above the lake..it's truly a WONDERFUL palce to visit. The john hancock observatory is another great place to visit. The view from the sear's tower skydeck is simply breathtaking. Auguts 18-19 this year is the air and water show, which is really fun to watch. These are all ideas for things to do around lake michigan. Here's a great site to visit for more ideas: http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions.htm

Answer 4

Hmm..near the lake..



Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are very near the lake..look on a map and youll see how near.



Take a drive on Lake Shore Dr..day or night its a nice drive.



You can take an architecture cruise on the river.



Just make sure you see the skyline..

Answer 5

i live near chicago and ive been there a few times. you can take boat tours and bus tours around the city. they also have dinner cruises that you can go on. they have haunted tours that show all of the "haunted" places in chicago. and of course, you can go to navy pier. theres also the shedd aquarium and the brookfield zoo. and if you're willing to drive a little bit there is a 6 flags great america amusement park in gurnee, illinois.

Answer 6

Buckingham fountain has nightly light and water shows, and it's free, plus, it's in the middle of grant park, which is always a nice place to relax.