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- Locals have answered 67 questions about Chicago.
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1. The Hancock Observatory
- Spectacular views of the city
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- Landmarks
- Loop
- Nile Expert Tip: The Observatory is the best place to view the city at anytime of the year, and should be visited by tourists...
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2. Millennium Park
- Downtown Outdoor Urban Oasis
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3. Grant Park
- Chicago's front yard
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
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4. Union Station
- Breathtaking train terminal
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- Landmarks
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5. Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Museum Honoring The City's Architecture
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- Architecture
- Loop
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6. Chicago Theatre
- Ornate, but tasteful theater
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7. Art Institute of Chicago
- Global Art Leader
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Loop
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8. Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
- World Class Modern Art Collection
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- Loop
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9. Sears Tower Skydeck
- See Chicago from Its Tallest Building
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- Loop
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10. Chicago Cultural Center
- Great Cultural Performances
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The Best of NileGuide
- The Loop is the heart of Chicago with all the hustle and bustle of a big city. There are plenty of famous landmarks and museums to see, architecture to admire, and blocks of shopping and restaurants. I suggest beginning your exploration with an Architectural Boat Tour at the Chicago Architecture Foundation. See some of the city's most beautiful and historical buildings along the Chicago River. Further your architectural journey by taking the elevator to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, the world's tallest building. Step out onto the full glass skydeck! The views are also spectacular from the John Hancock Observatory, a key building in the Chicago skyline. In the west loop take a journey to Union Station, an architectural gem that will take you back to the Roaring 20's. The Loop is also full of great cultural experiences. Start at the Chicago Cultural Center, a beautiful building that presents many free performances and offers plenty of tourist information. Also, spend the day at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and at the Art Institute, particularly the new modern art wing. Then, be sure to see what is on the playbill at the Chicago Theater. Other highlights are the enormous Grant Park along Lake Shore Drive, and Millennium Park, boasting gardens, fountains, and live music throughout the summer.
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