Any advice on what places to see and things to do while on vacation in Chicago?|104771

I am going to Chicago next week. I know I want to see the Sears Tower skydeck, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Hancock building I am just overwhelmed by how to pick what other places to see. And which is worth it. Are some of the museums worth the visit? We will be there 4 days. Just getting some advice from others.

Sears (Willis) Tower will give you a great view, especially from _The Ledge,_ which is a new glass porch that allows you to actually _see below your feet._ I would go to the John Hancock Building for the sky view. You can have a great meal or enjoy a cocktail with the view for free:


http://www.theskydeck.com/theledge.asp



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Chicagland has over 50 museums. Some are well known while others are hidden jems. Go to the following site which will connect to them...some are free:


http://collaboratory.nunet.net/museums/p��


Millenium Park is a _must_ for all visitors. Enjoy modern sculpture, a view of the skyline, and plenty people watching...all for free:


http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_m��


Navy Pier is a destination for IMAX theater, a cruise on the lake, small souvenir shops, a giant ferris wheel, and fireworks on Wed _ Sat, and more:


http://www.navypier.com/things2do/things��


The Cubs will be away, but the White Sox are at home. What about a major league baseball game?


http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_��


Many people come here to shop. Michigan Ave has all of the top name stores...not free:


http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_m��



Be prepared for spending $$$. If you_re driving here, the parking lot fees will almost break the budget. Hotels and admission fees are not cheap, but you already know that. Cab fares are high but the CTA is not. Your hotel concierge will direct you to the closest bus stops and _el_ stations.

If you plan a lot of museum visits, get a Chicago City Pass or a Go Chicago Card:


http://www.citypass.com/city/chicago.htm��



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Lastly, a deep dish pizza. There are several downtown locations. All are good but expect a line. My favorites are the originators...G _ H below:


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If you even a little bit of a culture vulture don_t mis the new Modern Wing at the Art Institute. Another great museum, but a little out of the way is the Mexican Museum. Check the concerts and rehearsal in the Park. Also the best tour - and we send everyone that visits us - the Chicago Architectural Foundation Boat Tour on the river - this is a MUST. I would also tell you to be sure you get the CAF tour!

Sears Tower, John Hancock, Millennium Park, You could do all of these in one day...Navy Pier is very nice try to go on their boat tours, and if you feel up to it you can do the bike tour ;0) Ohh...Don_t forget to hit the great cafe_s and restaurants in the down town area...Not to brag but we have great food.
I hope you enjoy your stay!

You can go see the Sears Tower And the john hancock building
Some great museums are the field museum and the museum of science and industry.

there are so many museums. the art institute, Museum of science and industry, Field museum, planetarium, aquarium, and some lesser known ones