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Updated Oct 2024
- 8.64.6/5293 ReviewFrom28.85
based on 8990 reviews"Very good museum, rich collections. Various animal specimen production levels are high, and various scenes are very realistic. It takes a whole day to see a general. Question: This museum has specially built a Chinese museum, why do you have to open another Western museum? Tibetan"Chicago.Near South Side15.8km from downtownHighlights: Founded in 1893, the Field Museum is one of the more important museums in Chicago. Part of the Chicago Museum Campus, it houses more than 20 million specimens. The Field Museum exhibits the larger and more complete Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil (T.rex). Here, you can go on an underground adventure with insect compound eyes, enter Egyptian tombs, discover dazzling jewelry rooms, interact with man-eating lions from Kenya up close, and experience the experience of living with dinosaurs in the rotating earth exhibition! It can be said that the Field Museum is like a complete natural treasure house and has a very high visiting value.Show Less - 8.14.7/5407 Review
based on 24628 reviews"Very good art museum, 🈶 Van Gogh Monet's real heritage, worthwhile trip. Just next to Millennium Park. Walkable. The European museum collection is the most abundant, and there are Egyptian mummies underground. Modern art is also very good, you can rest in the cafe when you are tired."Chicago.Grant Park16.9km from downtownHighlights: Founded in 1891, the Art Institute of Chicago is not only one of the oldest art galleries in the world, but also one of the three largest art galleries in the United States today. The museum collects art treasures from five thousand years and five continents, and it can be called the Museum of All Nations. In particular, the representative works of French Impressionist painters are world-renowned. The masterpieces of Renoir, Picasso and Van Gogh are invaluable. Even the bronze lion statues on both sides of the gate have become the symbol of Chicago. The main entrance of the museum faces Michigan South Street and has a Victorian appearance. The entire museum is divided into 10 exhibition halls, with a collection of more than 300,000 exhibits. There are European, American and Oriental engravings, paintings, prints, drawings, decorative arts, as well as photography as well as African art and pre-Columbian American art. Among them, Grant Wood's famous work "American Gothic" is definitely a treasure of the town hall and one of the cultural symbols symbolizing the United States.Show Less - 7.44.5/5232 Review
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No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Cook CountyHighlights: The Side Aquarium is located on the south side of Grant Park, in the same area as the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium, adjacent to Lake Michigan. It is the largest indoor aquarium in the world. The "Caribbean Reef" area in the aquarium has a large tank. In the 90,000-gallon reservoir, marine creatures live harmoniously, beautiful corals, domineering sharks, It's amazing and enviable to have graceful turtles living their little lives at ease right in front of you. The size of the Side Aquarium will definitely make you addicted, with more than 700 species and more than 6,000 marine creatures. In addition, don't forget to watch the live feeding of the staff from 11:00 to 2:00 pm every day. They dive into the water with food and feed the ferocious sharks leisurely. Although the whole process looks very thrilling, it is based on long-term trust and friendship. Get along, everything becomes warm and natural.Show Less - 7.34.5/5458 ReviewFrom33.05based on 17941 reviews"Before riding the elevator to the top, there’s an exhibition introducing Chicago. It covers architecture, famous people from the city, food, and more. At the tower’s summit, you can take in a panoramic view of the entire city. It’s definitely a worthwhile experience."Chicago.Chicago Loop16.5km from downtownNo.1 of Night Attractions in Cook CountyHighlights: The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is a high point in the Chicago skyline. The building is currently used as an office building with a total of 110 floors. Tens of thousands of tourists come here every day just to board the 412-meter-high 103-story Chicago Sky Observation Deck to overlook the entire Chicago panorama. 1.103rd floor observation deck, enjoy the city view of Chicago. As soon as you enter the Willis Tower, you will be attracted by the words "Windy City", "Chicago" and "Chicago City" written in English on the wall. Then step into the elevator, and each floor the elevator goes up will display the current floor, the current height, and the buildings with the same height. For example, the 25th floor: the Statue of Liberty in New York, the 86th floor: the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the 102nd floor: the Empire State Building in New York. When you get out of the elevator to the observation deck on the 103rd floor, you can overlook the entire Chicago city and the skyline across Lake Michigan. 2. A real sense of suspension, a thrilling and exciting experience When you come here, you must not miss the thrilling feeling of standing on the glass roof. In June 2009, the designer added 4 glass roofs, all of which were built on the west side of the building, extending about 1.2 meters to the interior. Standing on the transparent glass balcony, the city street view is unobstructed, but it is frightening. And you can also see the tourists on the rooftop next to it, and it feels like they are hanging in the air. Of course there are people standing on it, some people are squatting on the glass, and some people are even lying on it. 3. The sky is clear in the daytime, and the neon lights are bright at night. During the day, you can feel the openness of the mountains and small mountains. At night, you can overlook the brightly lit night scene of Chicago. It is recommended to arrive at the observation deck 30-45 minutes before sunset, so that you can see the beauty of the alternating day and night.Show Less
- 6.74.6/5554 ReviewFreebased on 25188 reviews"Millennial Park is located in the heart of Chicago, USA, relying on the beautiful Lake Michigan, one of the most popular attractions in Chicago. The "cloud gate" in the park is a chic landscape, like a haha mirror to the whole Chicago, which is amazing."Chicago.Downtown Chicago17.3km from downtownHighlights: Millennium Park is a large urban park in Chicago. One side of the park is Chicago's more prosperous Michigan Avenue, and the other side is the scenic Lake Michigan. In the park, the imprint of post-modern architectural style can be seen everywhere, so some people regard this park as a concentration of post-modern architectural style. Among them, the open-air concert hall, cloud gate and crown fountain are the three representative postmodern buildings in Millennium Park.Show Less
- 6.64.8/562 ReviewFrom33.05"Walking on the glass ledge induces an exhilarating mix of awe and excitement, making it a must-try for visitors seeking a unique perspective of Chicago's skyline. Whether you're a tourist or a local, the Skydeck's glass walk is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories and stunning photo opportunities. can see 360 degrees the city and beautiful Lake Michigan"Chicago.Downtown Chicago16.5km from downtownHighlights: Walking into the Willis Building, you can see the words written in English on a wall: Windy City, Chicago, Chicago City, and then queue up here to wait for the sightseeing elevator.Show Less
- 6.14.4/5130 ReviewFree
based on 638 reviews"I haven't come for 4 years. After the epidemic, I still have a sense of intimacy in Chinatown in Chicago. There are more shops, and there are many tourists at 7 pm. Dinner in Phoenix Restaurant, is one of the best choices in Chicago. The dishes taste very authentic and deeply feel the friendly human touch."Chicago.Chinatown13.6km from downtownHighlights: Chicago Chinatown is located in the Armor Plaza community on the north side of Chicago, with Shemai Road and Yonghu Street as the center. It is an ancient Chinese community in the United States. On the north side of the Yonghu Street neighborhood is a large Chinatown Plaza—a large Chinese market in the American Midwest. At the entrance, there is a Chinese-style building with carved beams and painted buildings with bright colors. The front is engraved with "The world is for the public", and the back is engraved with "Propriety, Righteousness and Honesty", which is the symbol of Chicago's Chinatown. Besides some restaurants, such as Tony Hu's Lao Sze Chuan, you will also find a lot of public art here, such as the Twin Towers. A rather iconic work in Chinatown is a large mosaic mural by two artists, Yan Dong and ZhouPing, representing the achievements of the Chinese in the United States. This mural quite poetically expresses the special significance of the Chinese community to the city of Chicago.Show Less - 6.04.4/573 ReviewFrom9.95based on 913 reviews"The museum building is located in the heart of Chicago and in itself is a unique example of avant-garde architecture. Designed by the famous German architect Joseph Paul Kleichues, it combines classical proportions, laconic forms and the functional aesthetics of modernity, which made it possible to perfectly adapt it to the constantly evolving needs of the museum.The permanent exhibition of the museum includes more than a thousand exhibits of modern fine art: paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and more. Here are the works of prominent representatives of pop art - Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, kitsch devotee Jeff Koons, sculptor Alexander Calder, known for his intricate wire figures and kinetic "mobiles", as well as the famous master of staged photography Cindy Sherman, which allowed the Chicago Museum to take one step with the leading museums of the world. And since some installations may seem like "art not for everyone" to viewers accustomed to traditional culture, the curators of the exhibitions strive to help visitors understand the artistic context of all the works and complement them with explanatory texts and video materials. Thus, a visit to this museum in any case will be an unforgettable event even for people far from modern art.And you can complete an excursion into the world of avant-garde art with a walk through the sculpture garden, relax in a themed cafe or visit the theater hall, which regularly hosts performances or lectures. In addition, every first Friday of the month, the museum organizes cocktail parties where you can listen to performances by a jazz orchestra and chat with representatives of the art world."Chicago.Magnificent Mile18.8km from downtownHighlights: The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago was established in 1967, adjacent to the famous "Magnificent Mile", co-founded by more than 30 collectors, artists, critics, is a tax-exempt non-profit institution. The operation of the museum mainly depends on the support of the museum members and private donations from the society. The museum has a collection of about 2,700 items and more than 3,000 artist books, which mainly display contemporary art works after World War II. The collection covers a variety of art forms such as books, sculptures, photos, videos, and paintings. As a relatively new major museum building in Chicago and a large contemporary national arts institution, it showcases many thought-provoking artworks since 1945, presenting contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, television and film and performance . Several artists have held exhibitions here, such as Frida Kahlo's first solo exhibition in the United States and Jeff Koons' first museum solo exhibition. There is a small storefront on the side of the art gallery. The store displays a creative and modern lifestyle. It is divided into two floors. The first floor focuses on home accessories, jewelry, clocks, children's toys and new fashion products. The second floor is mainly for books and periodicals, records, DVDs, cards and recommended products.Show Less
- 5.74.6/565 ReviewFree"Route 66 was affectionately called the Mother's Road and Main Street, the early artery of the United States, and today the "pilgrimage road" of freedom, dreams and hope. Although Route 66 has been removed from the U.S. highway system, coming to Chicago to see the starting point of Route 66 will definitely be the beginning of your healing journey."Chicago.Theatre District16.9km from downtownHighlights: Route 66 is affectionately called "Mother Road" by Americans. Route 66 runs diagonally from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Route 66 total length: 2448 miles (about 3939 kilometers). Construction of Route 66 began on November 11, 1926, and was only announced as complete in 1938. It begins in Chicago, Illinois, and runs through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and diagonally across the U.S. territory to Los Angeles, California (later extending to Santa Monica). ), spanning eight states, three time zones, and a total length of 2,450 miles, or about 3,943 kilometers. In John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath, this road is called the "Mother Road". So the name was used. Route 66 was informally named The Will Rogers Highway by the US Route 66 Organization in 1952. A sign honoring the humorist is still standing in Santa Monica, California.Show Less
- 5.64.6/5297 ReviewFreebased on 15206 reviews"If you want to unlock the different night view of Chicago, you must come to the Navy Pier. There are not many tourists in Chicago at night. Everything is quiet. Sitting on a bench by the sea, blowing the sea breeze, overlooking the dimly lit city skyline in downtown Chicago. It is also an iconic attraction in Chicago. It will have a different atmosphere during the day and night. The brightly lit Ferris wheel, order a beer and sit outdoors, look up at the starry night sky. The pier was built in 1914-1916, and it was the world's largest pier in that year. It was used as a naval training base, so it was named the Navy Pier. Today, the pier is mainly used as public transportation and short-haul passenger ships. There is also the Chicago Children's Museum and an amusement park nearby. It is also very suitable for family and children. A large pier park"Chicago.Near North Side18.8km from downtownNo.3 of Night Attractions in Cook CountyHighlights: Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier has a history of nearly 100 years and is an iconic attraction in Chicago. Navy Pier is very large, it is U-shaped, with plazas and shops in the middle, and a walkway on the side, walking along the walkway, you can enjoy the view of Lake Michigan. At the end of the pier is the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. There is a plaza on which stands a large iron anchor, which was given to the Navy Pier by the cruiser Chicago as a memorial. 1. There is a sightseeing cruise at the entrance to the south side of the pier. You can buy a ticket here to get on the boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Michigan on the boat. At night, there are many open-air bars and cafés along the promenade of the marina. When you are tired of playing, you can find a place to sit and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Michigan, sip a cup of coffee or beer, and even look up at the brightly lit Ferris wheel in the night. 2. Surrounding attractions The large playground by the lake, covering an area of 50 hectares, has everything from parks, shops to restaurants and attractions. You can board the Ferris wheel for a panoramic view, or go for a merry-go-round, sky swing, mini golf, and more. The pier also has the Chicago Children's Museum (ChicagoChildren'sMuseum), Chicago Shakespeare Theater (ChicagoShakespeareTheater) and IMAX Theater. 3. Fireworks show From the end of May to the beginning of September, every Wednesday and Saturday, fireworks will be set off here to commemorate the people who once joined the army.Show Less
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