Grant Park
With 319 acres of urban park, the Grant Park, named in honor of the 18th President of the USA, Ulysses S. Grant, is to be found in the Loop community area of Chicago which is in the city’s central business district. Places to visit within the park area include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. The park also includes many facilities for sport activities, performances, art work and gardens as well as larger public events.
Navy Pier
Opened to the public in 1916, and spanning some 3,000 ft, Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s largest tourist attractions. This pier encroaches onto the impressive Lake Michigan and has a lot to offer. Rides and attractions can be found as a fun activity for children in the theme park, while adults can enjoy the outdoor art gallery as well as performances and cruises and boat trips. There are also numerous shops and restaurants to dine out at.
Chicago Theatre
Called ‘the wonder Theatre of the World’ and built in 1921, The Chicago Theatre is fashioned in the French Baroque style, the exterior features a miniature replica of the Arc de Triomphe while the Grand Lobby is modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. The exterior also boasts the famous C-H-I-C-A-G-O sign at nearly six stories high it is one of the last of its type. Seating 3,600 people in an auditorium of seven stories high The Chicago Theatre gets some of the county’s best touring performances ranging from theatre, to musical, to comedy gig, to concerts.
United Center
An indoor sports centre that is home to the Chicago Bulls basketball team and the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. Opened in 1994 the indoor arena plays host to over 200 events each year and so far over 4 million people have crossed the threshold. The United Centre exhibits a famous and popular statue of the great Michael Jordan which in itself attracts many visitors. This venue has a seating capacity of around 20,000.
Shedd Aquarium
Harboring more than 8,00 aquatic animals, the Shedd Aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium in the world. Exhibits open at the aquarium include; an aquatic show, Amazon rising, Caribbean reef, Jellies, Abbott Oceanarium, Polar play zone, water of the world and wild reef. Found on Museum Campus, this is a place you can spend all day at.