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Chicago's upscale shopping along the Magnificent Mile,
the many restaurants, and the eminent Chicago architecture continue to draw tourists in millions. Chicago tourist attractions in USA is the third largest convention destination. McCormick Place on the south of Soldier Field draws the largest conventions. The 3,000 feet long Navy Pier has many retail, restaurants, exhibition halls, museums and auditoriums.
Some of the popular Chicago tourist attractions are:
John G. Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium
situated on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world houses more than 650 species of fish, amphibians, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, birds and mammals from around the world. One can eat at the Sounding Restaurant. The aquarium is among the major Chicago tourist attractions
Millenium Park
it is the latest addition to the wide open spaces of the city. There are a host of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.
Sears Tower Skydeck
Once the world's tallest tower, this building has high speed elevators to climb the 110 stories, reaching the observatory deck. One can see the Lake Michigan, as well as the north and the south sides of the city.
Buckingham Fountain
This is one of the most beloved public piece of art which is sprayed with jets of water into th lagoon.
Water Tower Place
This is the largest mall on Michigan Avenue. This is an eight level water tower place.
Chinatown
a popular destination for the tourist. There are an assortment of shops, restaurants, mostly of Chinese descent.
Oprah Winfrey Show
on of the three women in history to have their own television and film production studios. The woman changed the meaning of the talk shows.
Lincoln Park Zoo
the outdoor zoo houses lions,tigers,bears and hundreds of endangered and exotic species in a natural habitat. There is an ape house, a birdhouse, and a 12 million dollar greenhouse having rain forests. travel.mapsofworld.com provides online information on Chicago tourist attractions.
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