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A look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- June 5, 2006

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Chicago, Illinois

With attractions galore, Chicago is everyone's kind of town. See all the famous sights, then see a show in the theater district or a Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field. Culture buffs have a multitude of museums to choose from. Families will find lots of fun at Navy Pier and beyond. You can spend all day strolling through Hyde Park or shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Along the way, you'll discover vibrant ethnic neighborhoods and architectural landmarks. From the top of the Sears Tower to the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago offers so much, visitors have to keep coming back for more.

Median income -- $38,625

Median house value -- $132,400

For more information visit www.chicago.il.org or call 1-877-CHICAGO (1-877-244-2246).



The Top 9 Attractions in Chicago

Wrigley Field 773-404-2827

One of America's smallest, oldest and best-loved ballparks. Wrigley Field is home to the Chicago Cubs.

Navy Pier 312-595-PIER

Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier offers a unique collection of restaurants, shops and entertainment. On the Pier is Chicago's Children's Museum, an IMAX Theater, Crystal Garden (an indoor botanical park), the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, a permanent 150-foot high Ferris Wheel, a carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride, 18-hole miniature golf course and the Skyline Stage outdoor performance pavilion.

Navy Pier
Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2000

One of the last free zoos in the country. You can see elephants, giraffes, rhinos, wild dogs, hissing cockroaches and other native African wildlife. You can feed cows or meet goats at the Farm-in-the-Zoo and enjoy a magical journey on the Endangered Species Carousel.

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Sears Tower 312-875-9696

Get the best view of Chicago from one of the world's tallest buildings. With the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers, the Sears Tower is now the tallest North American building -- again.

 

Millennium Park 312-742-5222

Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris wheel, outdoor music pavilion and ice skating rink.

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Art Institute of Chicago 312-443-3600

This Classic Renaissance structure is guarded by two bronze lions at the entrance and boasts one of the world's greatest art collections. The trademark American Gothic painting lives here.

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Shedd Aquarium 312-939-2438

There are recreated Amazon River and Philippine coral reef environments. The newest exhibit, Wild Reef -- Sharks at Shedd, is one of the largest and most diverse shark exhibits in North America.

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John Hancock Center 888-875-8439

Visit Chicago's third tallest building and get more great views of the city from the 94th (!) floor observatory.

Hancock Observatory, The
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze 888-893-7300

On the Navy Pier you'll find the city's first full sensory maze, where surprises await you at every twist and turn. Find your way through the mirror maze, walk through the spinning tunnel and much more.

AMAZING CHICAGO'S FUNHOUSE MAZE


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