Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United States after New York and Los Angeles. It's "My Kind of Town" and "Sweet Home Chicago" -- Don't miss it!!!
BEST FREE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Lake Michigan and beach! - Many areas are great for walking, swimming and having a picnic!
Navy Pier - E. Illinois Ave. at Lake Michigan, has a beautiful view of the lakefront, many shops and cafes, a ferris wheel, Imax theatre, a stained glass museum
>>See my tip! and a beautiful picturesque crystal garden with plants and fountains. It's one of my favorite places! Throw a penny in and make a wish here!
Buckingham Fountain - In Grant Park between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive. Patterned on the fountain in Versailles, but is twice as big! Runs May through September. Lights up at night, too!
>>See My Tip! Millenium Park - Michigan Ave. and Randolph St. Go for a walk in the garden. See the Big Bean. See the fountains. Have lunch in the park. There are also many different events and concerts held here!
>>See My Tip! >>See My Travelogue for photos, too!
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2200 N. Cannon Dr. - Oldest Zoo in the US!
Lincoln Park Conservatory - Right next door to the zoo. Beautiful plants!
Canal St. Market - Every Sunday on Canal St. and Roosevelt Rd. Lots of great deals! See my tip...
Chinatown - Wentworth Ave, Cermak and 22nd St. Chinese shops and restaurants!
Greektown - Halsted St. - Greek shops, restaurants and night life!
>>See My Tip! Indian Alley - Devon at Western Ave. - Indian foods, movies, clothing and jewelry shops and great restaurants!
Picasso Sculpture - in front of the Dailey Center at 50 W. Washington, between Clark and State St. Many outdoor events here in the Plaza. I love Picasso, too! See photo.
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. -- A beautiful world of plants!
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