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Chicago Tourist Attractions and Chicago Sightseeing
(Chicago, IL, USA)



There are so many wonderful tourist attractions to see in Chicago that there is sure to be something for everyone.

Whether you are looking for thrills and excitement, Chicago history and exhibitions or animals and the more exotic, you will not have to look far in Chicago, one of America's most important cities. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Chicago.




Chicago Tourist Attractions: Magnificent Mile - North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60611, Illinois, USA
Chicago's famous Magnificent Mile is part of Michigan Avenue and become a Mecca for shopping in Chicago. Lined with literally hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés, galleries and gift shops, the Magnificent Mile is a popular attraction for both tourists and locals in Chicago. Situated in the north side area of Chicago, the Magnificent Mile also features several large shopping malls, including the Chicago Place Mall and the Water Tower Place, which are filled with interesting shops and large department stores.

Chicago Tourist Attractions: North Avenue Beach - 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, North Avenue (1600 N.) and the Lake, Chicago, 60614, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 747 0832
Chicago's North Avenue Beach and Chess Pavilion is situated close to Lincoln Park. The beach is one of the many popular tourist attractions in Chicago and provides a place for tourists in Chicago to swim, sunbathe and relax. Other attractions also include the recently renovated North Avenue Beach House, with snack bars and general facilities, and old chess pavilion nearby, where many entertaining chess matches take place. North Avenue Beach is situated near the North Side district of Chicago, over the North Avenue Bridge.
Attraction open: daily, May to September - 09:00 to 21:30

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Hancock Observatory - 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60611, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 751 3681
Chicago's Hancock Observatory is situated in the John Hancock Center on the north side of Chicago. Attractions include an impressive open-air sidewalk, talking telescopes, stunning views of the stars at night and spectacular panoramic views of some of Chicago's most stunning sights, attractions and landmarks. The observatory is located on the 94th floor and is 1,000 feet / 305 meters above the ground.
Attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 23:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts are available for children aged between 5 to 12 years old and senior citizens, children under 5 years old are free.

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Chicago Neighborhood Walking Tours - 77 West Randolph Street, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, 60601, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 742 1190
The Chicago Neighborhood Walking Tours cover many of the different areas in Chicago, with specific tours available. There more than 70 different communities living in Chicago, with many varied cultures, backgrounds and historical buildings to appreciate. These walking tours of Chicago depart from the Chicago Cultural Center and last around four hours, visiting many of Chicago's main attractions, landmarks and monuments.
Tours: April to September - Saturday 10:00, October to March - 13:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Chicago Tourist Attractions: O'Leary's Fire Truck Tours - 1709 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, 60658, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 461 1133
Chicago's O'Leary's Fire Truck Tour provides and unusual and enjoyable way to tour the city and see the many attractions in Chicago. Named after the woman who was blamed for causing the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, the O'Leary Fire Truck Tours provide tourists with a real insight into some of the most impressive tourist attractions and sights in Chicago, as well as many other lesser known, interesting tourist attractions.
Tours: daily, minimum two hours
Attraction admission: charge

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Chicago Loop Tour Train - 77 East Randolph Street, Chicago, 60601, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 744 2400
This 40-minute guided tour on the business district in Chicago is actually free and is an interesting way to gain a real insight on some of Chicago's most important, historical buildings. Operated by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, tickets are available at the Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center, which is situated on, 77 East Randolph Street at Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Tours: mid-June to October, Saturday at 12:15, 12:55, 13:35 and 14:15

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum - 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, 60605, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 922 7827
Recently renovated at a cost of many millions of dollars, the Chicago Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is deservedly one of the top Chicago tourist attractions. With many informative and interesting displays, including space travel, the universe, star constellations and the solar system, the main attraction at the Chicago Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is the StarRider Theater, a virtual reality theater with regular shows. There is also a good gift shop at the Chicago Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.
Attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 16:00, first Friday of each month - 17:00 to 22:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, free on Mondays and Tuesdays between September and February

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Auditorium Theater - 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, 60605, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 922 2110
This famous theater was built more than 100 years ago and is situated in the South Loop area of Chicago. The Auditorium Theater underwent considerable restoration around 20 years ago and is one of the major tourist attractions in Chicago, staging some incredibly elaborate musicals. Some of the largest attractions at the Chicago Auditorium Theater include Les Miserables and many other traveling Broadway shows. Guided tours ofn the theater's interior are available.

Chicago Tourist Attractions: McCormick Place - 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60616, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 773 791 7000
The Chicago McCormick Place is one of the top convention centers in the world. Named after the important McCormick family that once ran the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago McCormick Place is home to many events, festivals, conventions and Chicago tourist attractions throughout the year, including the auto show, book conventions, food conventions, restaurant and motel shows and some sports events. Situated in the South Loop area of Chicago, the Chicago McCormick Place is one of the most important attractions in Chicago.

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Harold Washington Library - 400 South State Street, Chicago, 60605, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 747 4300
Chicago's Harold Washington Library is one of the largest library's in the world and was named after Mayor Harold Washington, an important historical figure in Chicago. The Chicago library was built in 1987 and is home to a simply vast collection of over 12 million books, manuscripts, documents and archives, some of which are quite rare. Other attractions at the Chicago Harold Washington Library include a rooftop garden and beautiful, detailed architecture. The library is situated in the Loop district of Chicago and guided tours of the library are available daily at 12:00 and 14:00.
Attraction open: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 19:00, Friday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: free

Chicago Tourist Attractions: Oprah Winfrey Show - 110 North Carpenter Street, (Harpo Studios), Chicago, 60607, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 633 0808
The founder of the popular American talk shows, Opera Winfrey is synonymous with Chicago and has made this type of show famous throughout the world. With many interesting shows held weekly between September to May, it is possible to reserve tickets in advance by telephone and join the studio audience and exciting atmosphere. The studios are set in the Greektown district of Chicago.

 
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