Millennium Park downtown has become a must-see destination - partly because of the three-storey tall reflective "bean" (officially known as Cloud Gate).


building in the world standing at 1,450 feet, is home to the highest public viewing area in the United States of America. On a clear day, the view from the 103rd floor Skydeck allows the opportunity to see four states - Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. If that view isn’t enough, visitors have the chance to step onto a glass ledge which extends out 4.3 feet from the sky- scraper’s Skydeck, giving tourists a breathtaking view of the city.


Museums a-plenty Chicago boasts a handful of world-renowned muse-


ums, many of which are conveniently located within Museum Campus. First on your list should be the Field Museum of Natural History, located at Museum Campus just south of Grant Park. Te Field Museum features "Sue", the world's largest, most complete, and best-preserved T-Rex. Te Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium are also located in the Museum Campus and are a must-see. Te Shedd Aquarium al- lows you to go back in time to see the best of early 20th-century “age of aquarium” characteristics and ar- chitecture — combined with all the modern advances in animal care. With over 32,000 animals to see in- cluding turtles, sea otters, and penguins, the main at-


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traction tends to be the dolphins flying 20 feet in the air. It’s an experience everyone visiting the aquarium won’t soon forget. Also on your list of "must-sees" is Chicago's south- side Museum of Science and Industry, which is the oldest science museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most visited museums in the world. Chicago is a city rich in ethnic diver- sity, further evidenced by its museums. You’ll find the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, the DuSable Museum of African-American History, the Spertus Museum of Judaica, the Oriental Institute Museum and the Swedish American Museum Center, just to name a few. Children will find learning fun at the Chicago Chil-


dren's Museum on Navy Pier and the Kohl Children's Museum located in Wilmette, just north of the city. Animal lovers will enjoy a visit to Chicago’s Lin- coln Park Zoo, which is open year-round. Located just minutes north of Chicago, visitors will enjoy the world of wildlife while basking in the shadow of Chicago’s historic skyscrapers. And did we mention it’s free! Food and sports enthusiasts delight


Like all great cities, Chicago has a collection of dish- The Hub


Photo by Adam Alexander.


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