Sightseeing in Chicago - what to see. Complete travel guide
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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 …
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1. Travelers arriving by plane are recommended not to take a taxi. The easiest way to reach the city center and other areas of interest is Skytrain; it would save you from wasting time in …
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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 …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chicago and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Chicago
♥ Shopping area ' Magnificent Mile' Chicago, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Oak Street' Chicago, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Gold Coast' Chicago, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Clybourn Corridor' Chicago, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Michigan Avenue' Chicago, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Magnificent Mile' Chicago, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Oak Street' Chicago, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Gold Coast' Chicago, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Clybourn Corridor' Chicago, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Michigan Avenue' Chicago, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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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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♥ 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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Art galleries in Chicago and around
♥ Art museum 'Art Institute of Chicago' Chicago, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Chicago, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Mexican Art' Chicago, 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art' Chicago, 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture' Chicago, 6.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Art Institute of Chicago' Chicago, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Chicago, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Mexican Art' Chicago, 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art' Chicago, 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture' Chicago, 6.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Chicago from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Moody Church
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”![](../../extreme/img/w300/moody-church_1.jpg)
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Distance from Chicago center - 3.4 km.
The high vaulted ceiling, elegant chandeliers in the Byzantine style, large windows with colored stained glass, and antique wooden furniture – every detail of the interior of the church is special. Redbrick was the main building material in the construction of the church. The facade of the church seems incredibly openwork and elegant for buildings of this type. The church is distinguished by its impressive scale. It is specially equipped for large public events. The acoustic is special in the vast hall. A modern air conditioning system was installed in it not so long ago. …
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Soho House Hotel
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”![](../../extreme/img/w300/soho-house-hotel_1.jpg)
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Distance from Chicago center - 2.2 km.
Many ancient elements of decoration have been preserved in it after more than a hundred years. Beautiful wrought-iron porticos, brick walls, and wood-beamed ceilings are among them. There was a water pump on the roof of the hotel in the past. It had to be dismantled during reconstruction. A chic relaxation area with a swimming pool, spacious terraces, a restaurant, and a bar is located on the roof of the loft hotel today. The first two floors of the hotel are open to everyone today. Popular restaurants and cafes are located here. The atmosphere of the past years was also preserved in them. Absolutely everyone can feel it. …
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John Hancock Center
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”![](../../extreme/img/w300/john-hancock-center_1.jpg)
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Distance from Chicago center - 1.9 km.
Such a life under the sky has some unusual features. For example, to find out the weather, residents of high-rise apartments normally call an employee on the ground floor. Travelers who plan to visit Chicago in the period from January to March, will have a unique opportunity to skate on the ice rink. It opens each winter on one of the top floors of a skyscraper. The skating rink is situated at 300 meters altitude that makes it the highest in the world. John Hancock Center is one of the few skyscrapers in the world, which in many respects is focused on tourists. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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27.07.2024
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