What to See in Chicago?

As the third largest city in the USA, in Chicago  there are  2.7 million residents. The splendid architecture, upscale shopping and restaurants continue to attract thousands of tourists to the city. Chicago offers limitless varieties of leisure and activities, from baseball games to twinkling concerts and free fireworks. Especially summertime in Chicago boasts with energy and excitement!

Whether you are a first-timer or a professionalized traveler in the city, there are must-see places in Chicago to  visit and see.

Top Chicago Attractions

Buckingham Fountain

The fountain opened in 1927. It competes with another popular landmark, Sears Tower, for being the most famous monument in Chicago. The fountain got its name after Kate Buckingham, who donated it to the city of Chicago. This piece of land in the city center is a favorite place for both locals and visitors from overseas. Visitors can enjoy the amazing water display with the center jet spraying 150 feet in the air.

Buckingham Fountain is considered one of the oldest monuments in Chicago.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo can be not the best destination for you, but for those who can still tolerate animals exhibited in zoos should visit the place which is featuring both historic architecture and world-class wildlife. One thing will astonish you that the Zoo is open for 365 days and has no entrance fee.

Millennium Park

The planning of the Millennium Park started in 1997, and the goal was to celebrate the new millennium of 2000 with a new park. It was not easy to finish the construction of the park because of cost overruns. The parked opened in 2004 with a grand opening which tagged the park with a price of $500 million.

The financial contribution for constructing the Millennium Park was  $500 million.

Navy Pier

As one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy pier offers its visitors a variety of options for entertainment and dining. Navy Pier is situated on Lake Michigan, east of downtown. Navy Pier has a rich history formerly being a shipping and recreational facility; it’s now  a popular spot for the visitors of Chicago.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago's top tourist attractions.

Sears Tower (Willis Tower Skydeck)

Willis Tower Skydeck is a the tallest skyscraper in North America. Its former name was Sear Tower, which is still common in locals. The Sears Tower Skydeck observatory attracts thousands of visitors, offering them a view of Chicago at 412 meters (1,353 feet).

Willis Tower Skydeck offers its visitors a view of 412 meters.

Museum Campus

The name itself indicates that it’s a campus of museums covering Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum and Solider Field. These are the major attractions in Chicago, about which we will be writing in details in the upcoming articles.

Home of the Chicago Cubs: Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is the name to the baseball stadium in Chicago, built in 1914 for the Chicago Federal League baseball team. It’s the second oldest major league baseball park, a few years behind Boston’s Fenway Park. It’s the last major league park to have lights installed for play after dark.