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City break in Chicago. Active leisure ideas for Chicago - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Scenic parks and squares and lots of sports and leisure centers, thousands of shops, bars and discos - these are just a small part of entertainment options provided in Chicago. Fans of outdoor activities will love the Millennium Park; it’s worth a visit at any time of the year. In winter, there is a great ice skating rink in the park, and in summer it is an ideal place for hiking. The beautiful Garfield Park invites to enjoy tropical plants; the Lincoln Garden is famous for its rich collection of flowers.
Discovering the architecture of Chicago from bird's eye view! Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum, Wrigley Field, Buckingham Fountain, Trump Tower, Chicago Children Museum, United Center, all those monuments are defining the image of Chicago … 
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Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field, Tribune Tower, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Chicago … Open
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There are hundreds of nightclubs in Chicago; Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy's Legends enjoy popularity among blues fans. Those preferring jazz would like the Signature Lounge club, and dancers will appreciate the Spin club. As for shopping malls, Water Tower Place, Nordstrom and The 900 Shops Mall are the most visited. In addition, the city has a number of interesting specialty shops. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chicago and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Chicago
The Signature Room
Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 96th Floor, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.787.9596;
Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 96th Floor, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.787.9596;
Le Colonial Lounge
Where: 937 N. Rush Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.255.0088;
Where: 937 N. Rush Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.255.0088;
Lux Bar
Where: 18 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.642.3400;
Where: 18 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.642.3400;
The Original Mother’s
Where: 26 W. Division Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.642.7251;
Where: 26 W. Division Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.642.7251;
House of Blues
Where: 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.923.2000;
Where: 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.923.2000;
Buddy Guy’s Legends
Where: 754 S. Wabash, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.427.0333;
Where: 754 S. Wabash, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.427.0333;
Jazz Showcase
Where: 47 W. Polk Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.360.0234;
Where: 47 W. Polk Street, Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.360.0234;
Hothouse
Where: 415 W. Aldine Ave., Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.957.6073;
Where: 415 W. Aldine Ave., Chicago; Telephone: +1 312.957.6073;
The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Where: 4802 N. Broadway, Chicago; Telephone: +1 773.878.5552;
Where: 4802 N. Broadway, Chicago; Telephone: +1 773.878.5552;
Green Dolphin Street
Where: 2200 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago; Telephone: +1 773.395.0066;
Where: 2200 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago; Telephone: +1 773.395.0066;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Chicago
♥ State Park 'Lincoln' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Wells' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Jackson' , 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Park 'Oak' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Area 'South Shore' , 14.2 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Chicago
♥ Amusement park 'Sluggers & Putters' Canal Fulton, 7.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Go Bananas' Norridge, 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Safari Land' Villa Park, 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Enchanted Castle' Lombard, 32.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Pirates Cove' Elk Grove Village, 34.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Chicago
♥ Water park 'The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom' Queensbury, 36 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park' Woodridge, 38 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Deep River Waterpark' Crown Point, 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Six Flags Hurricane Harbor' Gurnee, 60 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Key Lime Cove Resort' Gurnee, 61.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
♥ Restaurant 'Terzo Piano' Chicago. Type - Italian. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Atwood' Chicago. Type - Contemporary. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Rosebud Prime' Chicago. Type - Steakhouse. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Cochon Volant' Chicago. Type - French. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Travelle' Chicago. Type - Mediterranean. 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Chicago from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Harold Washington Library
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Chicago center - 0.8 km.
A spectacular building seems very attractive to someone. Others find it tasteless and ugly. It was possible to combine a lot of incompatible, at first glance, elements in the external appearance of the building during construction. Redbrick, various types of granite, polished aluminum, and mirror tiles were used to finish the facade. …
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Cloud Gate Monument
From the series “The Most Unusual Statues and Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Chicago center - 0.1 km.
The sculpture is impressively large, its mirror surface reflects the surrounding urban landscapes very beautifully. From the mathematical point of view the 'mercury drop' is a huge ellipsoid. The sculpture was made of stainless steel. Their surfaces were polished to a smoothness of the mirror, so the shape of the composition is simply unique. …
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Buckingham Fountain
From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Chicago center - 0.8 km.
The maximum height of the water column pushed out of the central nozzle of the fountain is 45 meters. A few years ago the ancient fountain was supplemented by an excellent illumination system and was taught to 'dance'. For the first time the fountain was connected in 1927. The construction of Buckingham Fountain cost 750,000 US dollars to the organizers. The author of the Fountain Idea was Kate Buckingham, who dedicated him to her deceased brother. The project of fountains was developed by Chicago's chief architect Edward Benneth. The sculptures were designed by the outstanding French painter Marcel F. Loyau. …
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Guide to your best city break in Chicago - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Chicago - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Chicago?' disappears immediately.
