#TITLE#Travel Chicago - Tour The Must See Sites Even Local Chicagoans
Visit!#/TITLE#
The allure of Chicago is completely understandable. Located in
the middle of the country amongst corn fields and pressed up
against Lake Michigan, this fast paced action packed city is
full of excitement. The winters are cold, but the summers are
hot and fun-filled. There is more to do in Chicago, than someone
could possibly complete in a lifetime.
But, for those travelers interested in seeing some of Chicago\'s
favorite sites through its residents\' eyes, please read on.
Signature Room at Hancock Tower - The top of the Hancock
Tower provides one of the most amazing views of Chicago around.
The Sears Tower may be taller, but the Hancock is closer to the
lake and offers views of the Sears Tower itself. Skip the
observation deck and instead make a trip to the Signature Room.
You might run into local Chicagoans during brunch when prices
are quite reasonable. Drinks are similarly priced to other
lounges, so a nightcap is always a fun option, but dinner will
set you back quite a bit. The restaurant is actually one floor
above the viewing deck so you can enjoy an amazing view while
eating and drinking. Location: Michigan Ave
Chicago Blues and Jazz - Chicago has long been well known
as home to some of the world\'s best Blues and Jazz musicians.
This fact became evident even to non-music lovers in the 70s and
80s with classic movies such as the Blues Brothers and Adventure
in Babysitting. For music fans, a trip to Chicago is not
complete without experiencing some good blues or jazz. There are
a wide variety of blues clubs located on the South Side and Jazz
clubs such as the Green Mill in uptown, which has said to be
frequented by Al Capone and other Chicago notables. But, if you
are in town, check out the Chicago Blues Fest held in early
June. Other summer music festivals include the Chicago Jazz
Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, and more. Location: The
Green Mill is located at 4802 N. Broadway Ave.
Tru Restaurant - Charlie Trotter\'s restaurant has made a
name for itself throughout the United States and the world as
the best place for a multi-course tasting menu. But locals know
that the knew up and coming restaurant to beat is Tru\'s
restaurant. A four party visit will involve up to 12 courses,
with each member of the party receiving different selections.
Wow! One imagines how the cooks can possibly keep up, but
throughout your 3 hour meal, you will never be disappointed by
the wait staff or the chef. Location: 696 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago Museum Tour - Chicago has some of the best
museums in the country. The Art Institute has one of the most
amazing and large collections in the world. Take a walk through
the museum on a Tuesday, when admission is free (although
donations are always recommended) and if you are a movie fan
remember the walk by Ferris Bueller. But, the Art Institute
isn\'t the only great museum in Chicago. The Museum of Science
and Industry is a great museum where you can actually walk
through a sub, and of course the FieldMuseum home to the Sue the
largest T-Rex skeleton in the world.
Chicago Architecture Tour - Chicago\'s name in
architecture, began in the 1800s and continues today. If you
want to take a walk and see the great architecture of Chicago,
there is more than a day\'s worth of sites. You can begin with
famous buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright (check out the Unity
Temple at 875 Lake St) and Louis Sullivan (Visit his famous
Carson Pirie Scott flagship on State St). The Monadnock, and
Mies van der Rohe\'s Post office are also well worth a visit. For
some modern masterpieces, visit the Illinois Institute of
Technology\'s campus to see Mies\' Crown Hall, Rem Koolhaas\'
Campus Center, and Helmut Jahn\'s new Dorms. A visit to
Millennium Park is also worth a trip, where you can see one of
Gehry\'s latest and soon Renzo Piano\'s addition to the Art
Institute.
Chicago is home to some of the most city proud residents. And
there is no wonder why- there is so much to see and do in
Chicago! Check out the favorite tourist sites, but if you are
interested in seeing some of the local\'s favorite Chicago sites,
check out the list above and see some of what truly makes
Chicago special.
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