What the fire missed ... and other Chicago, IL Things to Do Tips

Take a look at the building to survive the famous Chicago Fire -- The Water Tower.
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In the picture you can see the Water Tower Place mall [gray building] and the John Hancock Center [the tall black building].

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Address: North Michigan Ave.

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Architecture & Art (outdoor): See Chicago's Picasso!

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Written by shrimp56

on Feb 25, 2003

Chicago is chock-full of public sculpture from its plazas to its bridges. The most famous one is the Picasso in front of City Hall. Unveiled in 1967, it marked the transition from statues of famous people to sculpture as a modern public art form.

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Address: Richard J. Daley Center Plaza
Directions: Washington and Clark

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Navy Pier: For everyone ... Visit Navy Pier

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Updated by shrimp56

on Jun 29, 2003

On Navy Pier you will find food, exhibits, theater and much more:) Don't forget the ferris wheel!

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Address: On the lake front
Website: http://www.navypier.com/

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Navy Pier: Ride the wheel!

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Updated by shrimp56

on Jul 3, 2004

Ride the ferris wheel at Navy Pier for a great view of the city! The wheel is open 7 days a week and costs $5 for adults -- Children under 12 and seniors are $4.
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It is modelled after the first ferris wheel in the US -- the one deseigned and built for the 1893 World's Fair.

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Address: Navy Pier
Directions: It's rather obvious ;)

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Navy Pier: View from the wheel of Navy Pier ...

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Updated by shrimp56

on Jun 29, 2003

It's a great ride:) The ferris wheel is open year 'round. It is 150 feet-high. McDonald's gave the wheel to Navy Pier.

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Navy Pier: Chicago from the wheel

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Updated by shrimp56

on Jun 29, 2003

You get wonderful views of Chicago and the lakefront from the 40 six-seat gondola cars on the Navy Pier ferris wheel. The picture is looking north towards the John Hancock building.

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Willis Tower (Formerly Sears Tower): The Sears Tower

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Written by shrimp56

on Feb 25, 2003

Chicago Willis Tower (Formerly Sears Tower)

The Sears Tower and The John Hancock Center define Chicago's skyline. It is, again, the tallest building in the US -- unfortunately :(

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Website: http://www.sears-tower.com/index.html

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Willis Tower (Formerly Sears Tower): Chicago FROM the Sears Tower

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Updated by shrimp56

on May 22, 2003

From the Sears Tower Skydeck you can see far and wide -- including Lake Michigan and the John Hancock Center.

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Website: http://www.hancock-observatory.com/

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Architecture & Art (outdoor): Chicago's Union Station ...

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Written by shrimp56

on Feb 25, 2003

... was where everyone used to change trains to go across the country. Now the station is primarily a commuter one and the main traffic has moved to O'Hare International Airport. But the main waiting room has been preserved, even though all the activity is underground.

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Address: On Canal St. between Jackson & Adam Sts.
Website: http://chicago.citysearch.com/feature/15395

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Chicago River: The river is the heart of Chicago ...

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Written by shrimp56

on Feb 25, 2003