Travel Chicago Style: Tours, Sites and Famous Dining Haunts

It's not the type of city that features a tropical climate. Aside, from its far reaching lake, there aren't many macrocosms of nature. Nonetheless, the excessively level terrain boasts a skyline more majestic than that of the Big Apple. For any visitor, the Windy City or third city features a tourist haven of exquisite dining, culture, history and a plethora of sites to visit.

In another time, Chicago was the original Hollywood per se. Silent moving images made their debut during the World's Columbian Exposition -- Chicago in 1893. In its other life, outfit' icons: Al Capone and Frank Nitty were allowed to run corruption in the largest Midwestern city. Today, the only traces of Hollywood are the random blockbuster productions of movies and Harpo Studios. The remnants  of organized crime can be experienced on the Untouchable Tours - available to any person curious about the notorious times of Chicago.

7-Chicago Sites Not to Miss

Skyscraper, The John HancockSymbolic of the ‘Magnificent Mile," the skyscraper is the highest architectural structure in the area. Not including, the Sears Tower or the new edition, the Trump Towers, the John Hancock showcases spectacular views that encompass four states, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan and obviously Illinois. Mornings, from 9-10 and after four, make for the best viewing times. Children under 4 are free and senior citizens are entitled to a discount. Tickets for adults are under $10.00.

Travel Suggestion: To get the most out of the view, take a tourist's break. View the spectacular views at the Signature Room® on the 95th floor with a delightful meal. As an alternate, the Signature Room's ® lounge on the 96th floor can provide a fast thirst quencher.

Chicago's Shopping Mecca - Water Tower Place

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