- Chicago's skyscapers tower into the sky.chicago image by Julien Salut from Fotolia.com
Exploring the Chicago area is best done on foot, but during the summer months, Chicago has trolley rides that leave from the downtown area. If you are in Chicago and have time to spare, consider a ride on the trolley and a tour of the sights along the routes. Public attractions in and around Chicago include those that can be seen for free as well as those that require a fee. - Navy Pier is a place that has something for everyone including cruise and boat rides, entertainment, attractions and rides. Beginning in the last week of June and through Labor Day, the Navy Pier has fireworks displays on designated nights. During this time of year between spring and fall, the Navy Pier presents theater productions, Cirque Shanghai acrobats, and also many free shows including music and dance concerts. The Patch’s Children’s Village provides activities for children of varying age groups. Kids can have an extreme pirate makeover or participate in the extreme trail ropes course on a simulated 100-foot mast and deck of a maritime pirate ship.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-595-7437
navypier.com - The Skydeck is located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly knows as the Sears Tower) building in downtown Chicago. The view from this deck allows you to see views of Indiana, Wisconsin and the greater Chicago area. On a clear day, you can see 40 to 50 miles in any direction. The Willis Tower took three years to build and opened in 1973. It is considered the tallest building in the United States with 110 floors. If you want to visit the Skydeck with little or no wait times, the best time to go is after 5 p.m.
Skydeck
233 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
312-875-9447
the-skydeck.com - Millennium Park is built around the Chicago traditions of celebration of the arts, protected parklands and unique architecture. During the summer months, the stage at Millennium Park has entertainment during the day and night, for adults and families alike. You can see the Crown Fountain and the Cloud Gate sculpture. Stop at the welcome center before you explore the park for a map and a list of daily events.
Millennium Park
103 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-6050
millenniumpark.org
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