Unmissable Chicago Experiences
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Prepare to be blown away by the Windy City
As the birthplace of the skyscraper, what better way to admire the city’ s architectural marvels than with bird’ s eye views. If you also want to ramp up the excitement and get your heart racing, step out on The Ledge at Skydeck, a suspended glass box extending four feet from the façade and over 1,300 feet in the air. Or, brace yourself for TILT at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck within 875 N Michigan Avenue, a moving glass enclosure that tips you out over the Magnificent Mile. Impressive views can also be enjoyed from the water, be it a cruise along the Chicago River or on Lake Michigan. Many depart from Navy Pier, a family-friendly destination with the giant Centennial Wheel, outposts of local food favourites, free outdoor music and indoor gardens plus Flyover, offering immersive journeys that soar over iconic locations, dive into authentic stories where you lose yourself to an adventure unlike any other.
At Chicago’ s Museum Campus you can soar to the moon at the Adler Planetarium and call into the must-see Field Museum to meet Maximo the Titanosaur or SUE, the most complete and best-preserved T-Rex skeleton. Further cultural offerings can be found at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Make a beeline too for the pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk, which stretches over a mile and boasts intimate coves, breezy cafés, wineries and bars, public art, monuments and more. In the summer, North Avenue Beach is always popular due to spacious sands and cool bars, plus it has a convenient location for other top attractions such as Lincoln Park. Within Millennium Park, the city’ s showpiece green space, see the interactive Crown Fountain and Cloud Gate sculpture, aka‘ The Bean’.
If you love sport and the season is right, cheer on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, celebrate a Chicago Bears touchdown at Soldier Field or watch two legendary teams dominate the court and ice at the United Centre.
Get a little retail therapy in Chicago’ s diverse shopping districts. Browse unique boutiques, high-end designers, outlet malls and, of course, the Magnificent Mile, a history-packed section of Michigan Avenue.
Chicago’ s food scene is known for everything from hot dogs and deep dish pizza to acclaimed fine dining. You’ ll also find incredible tap rooms, craft breweries, live music and award-winning theatre.
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• Adler Planetarium
• Field Museum
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Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to Boston take about 7! hours.
Best time to go: Spring( March-May), summer( June-August) and autumn( September-November) are generally regarded as the best times to visit Chicago. Expect lovely warm temperatures during spring and autumn, sunny days and high temperatures in summer and cold, snowy winters( December-February).
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Unmissable Chicago Experiences
Get more out of your stay. Prices are per person. Tours and attractions may not operate year-round.
Big Bus Hop-on-Hop-off Tour from £ 39
This one day ticket gives you the freedom to plan your own itinerary as you get on and off as you choose. Travel between the city’ s top attractions including the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and more. Two day pass available from £ 49.
Architecture River Cruise from £ 39 NEW
For the best views of Chicago’ s famous architecture, look no further than this 75 minute cruise on the Chicago River. Admire the Gothic towers of the Chicago Tribune Building, the soaring Willis Tower and more.
Skydeck Chicago from £ 39
Atop the Willis Tower, Skydeck Chicago is the highest observation deck in the USA and provides breathtaking views of the city and beyond. Along with the observation deck, your admission ticket includes the Chicago Museum and for the ultimate rush, step out onto The Ledge.
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Chicago CityPASS from £ 109
Experience three top attractions with CityPASS, valid for 9 days starting from the first day of use. Choose which three to visit from Skydeck Chicago, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the 360 Chicago Observation Deck or a Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.
Chicago Food Tour from £ 115
This two hour tour takes you through the River North neighbourhood- the original Chicago foodie destination. Begin with a Chicago-style hot dog, then try out the renowned Chicago deep-dish pizza and classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef, which came about during the Depression, before visiting one of the city’ s oldest establishments for dessert.
Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan from £ 175
This upscale evening on Lake Michigan includes a three
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course dinner as you soak in sweeping views of Chicago’ s iconic landmarks. Along with comfortable indoor areas there are open-air decks.
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