As a cultural and commercial center in the Midwest of the United States, Chicago has attracted a large number of tourists all year around. it owns attractions suitable for various tourists. When come to Chicago, you must pay a visit to the first-class museums here. Another charm of Chicago comes from architecture. Walking around the city, you can see the works of many world-renowned architects. I’m sure you will be impressed by those unique designs. In addition, relaxing by the lakeside of Michigan and the public parks around it, joining the local carnival team will be a good choice for the Chicago journey.
The trip to Chicago will be incomplete without a picture in front of the famous "Bean",the sculpture of Cloud Gate. Why is it called "Bean”? Its curved oval shape is very similar to beans, so it is entitled "beans". As the lyrics of the rap singer Drake's Chicago Freestyle goes, "Baby, won't you meet me by The Bean?", I guess it is a strong proof of the popularity of this sculpture.
After 20 minutes-walking towards west from the "bean" is the third tallest skyscraper in the United States - Willis Building. The 442.3-meter-high building was completed in 1974. It has 108 floors and receives millions of tourists every year. The glass elevator of the building roars up at a speed of 488 meters per minute. The 103rd floor is equipped with the Willis Tower observation platform, which can be reached within 90 seconds by elevator!! After arriving at the observation deck, you can walk on the transparent glass floor, overlooking the iconic skyline of Chicago and the amazing 360 degree panoramic view of the city!
The skyscrapers in Chicago are famous all over the world, and the city buildings are well arranged to outline the shocking beauty of modern buildings. For those who are new to Chicago, it is absolutely an unmissable travel experience to climb the skyscraper and enjoy the most beautiful skyline in Chicago. Besides Willis Tower,the 360 Chicago Viewing Platform on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center is another magnificent spot.
If you want to relax and enjoy the charming Chicago seashore landscape, you can drive east from Willis Building for 10 minutes to the Navy Pier to enjoy the pleasant Chicago lake view. The Navy Pier holds entertainment activities all the year round, including outdoor concerts and holiday festival fireworks performances. It is also a good memory to take a walk here with family and friends, order a cup of coffee in the lakeside restaurant, and enjoy the lakeside scenery of Michigan leisurely.
Chicago cruise is a popular and pleasant way to enjoy the charming architectures in Chicago. Tourists can enjoy the stunning view on both sides while ships slowly drive through. The ship also provides interpretation and drinking services.
As the third largest city in the United States and one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Chicago is famous for its skyline with high rises, unique avant-garde architectures, and charming lake scenery. If you stay here for a day or two, you will definitely love this "Windy City"!
