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25 Touristy Things To Do In Chicago

Come to the midwest, because it is the best!

Elizabeth Elliott
Oct 12, 2016
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25 Touristy Things To Do In Chicago

We all love being tourist every once in a while, especially in big cities like LA, New York, San Fransisco, Dallas, etc. But have you ever been to Chicago? Whether you are born and raised, or just in town for a weekend, Chicago offers plenty to do. You check into your hotel, you put on comfortable walking shoes and you go out and do touristy things. Chicago's modern city allows you to not only experience something new, but also lets you interact with the best people around.

1. Attend a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field

2. Take a selfie at Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean")

3. Go on an architecture tour

4. Eat a Chicago style hot dog

5. Take a walk though Millennium Park

6. Ride on the L

7. Take a river boat tour

8. Shop down the Magnificent Mile

9. Hit the bars in Wrigleyville

10. Watch a whale show at Shedd Aquarium

11. Ride the ferris wheel at Navy Pier

12. "Lean" at the John Hancock building

13. Expand you knowledge at Art Institute Chicago

14.Visit the Buckingham Fountain

15. Attend a Chicago Blackhawks game at the United center

16. Attend a Chicago Bulls game at the United Center

17. Stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo

18. Attend a White Sox game at U.S. Cellular Field

19. Walk around the 360 Chicago Observation Deck at the John Hancok building

20. Go to the Field Museum

21. Walk the lake front trail

22. Visit Crown Fountain

23. Visit Grant Park

24. Attend a theatre show

25. Spend a day at Oak Street Beach

Visit Chicago and enjoy the midwest because it is the best!

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