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  • Chicago River Cruise
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  • The Bean in Millennium Park
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  • Serpentine bridge
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  • Cloud Gate in Chicago
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  • Oz Park - The Cowardly Lion (2011)
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  • Give yourself a lot of time !!!!!
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  • Willis Tower from Hancock Observatory
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  • V * E * R * Y tall ferriswheel...........
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Private Guided SUV Tour for up to 4 Guests
"Your expert local guide and professional chauffeur arrive at your hotel in a luxury SUV with comfortable seating for 1-4 guests plus the guide and driver. Bring your camera!Your guide will give an overview of the options for your 3-hour tour. Let Marina City Willis (Sears) Tower Merchandise Mart Harold Washington Library Board of Trade the Rookery
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Private Guided SUV Tour for up to 4 Guests
"Your expert local guide and professional chauffeur arrive at your hotel in a luxury SUV with comfortable seating for 1-4 guests plus the guide and driver. Bring your camera!Your guide will give an overview of the options for your 3-hour tour. Let Marina City Willis (Sears) Tower Merchandise Mart Harold Washington Library Board of Trade the Rookery
From $650.00
 
Private Tour: Chicago Highlights
"Join this private 3-hour city tour in Portuguese English or Spanish. Visit the main tourist areas in Chicago. See places such as the Magnificent Mile River North South Loop Streeterville Gold Coast
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The Peninsula Chicago

108 E Superior St, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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The Silversmith Hotel & Suites

10 S Wabash Ave, (formerly Crowne Plaza), Chicago, Illinois, 60603, United States
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The Talbott Hotel

20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Kinzie Hotel

20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, Illinois, 60610, United States
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Four Seasons Chicago

120 E. Delaware Pl., Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel

21 E. Bellevue Place, 60611
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Millennium Park

Millennium Park ... love the fountain .. the bean .. the people watching .. never saw so many people doing selfies. some come for formal pics .. great place to hang out just watch people. Never got...
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Field Museum of Natural History

I'll be honest after I got through with college I was sort of burned out on learning ... I thought this would be dull but it was fascinating and I was shocked that I spend 5 hours here and still...
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Navy Pier

Another must see in Chicago. I like coming here when the weather is great .. I love the vibe and all the activity, Sometimes theres street performers which can be fun .. there are restaurants and...
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Michigan Avenue

Walking along Michigan Avenue you can see Water Tower Plaza - a huge shopping mall that has a Disney store and other stores. "Filenes Bargain Basement" is supposed to be discount name-brands. You...
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John Hancock Center

My experience at the John Hancock Center was great. The staff who worked there were kind, considerate, and helpful. I didn't go to any of the building's stores or apartments, but I did visit the...
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Willis Tower (Formerly Sears Tower)

Visit the observation platform at Sears Tower/ now Willis Tower (starting with July 16, 2009). The building is 110 storeys above ground. There is a wonderful view of the city and neighborhood from the...
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Shedd Aquarium

One of the best aquariums .. my favorite thing was the beluga whales .. they are just the coolest thing ever .. besides the sounds they make .. their so cute and their forehead move. I watched them...
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Art Institute

A very large impressive art museaum .. one of the countries finest .. nice selection of some famous art ... go when you can spend the day .. I believe Thursdays have extended hours. I really...
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Common Sense Advice / Sketchy Neighborhoods

I've lived in Chicago for most of my life and know the city well. Down town area is fairly safe but watch out for groups of teenagers as they have been jumping and mugging people the last few years....
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Beggars & Scam Artists

I Got Scammed by "Tyler" on the front of the Art Institute of Chicago. Not only scammed but stolen from as well. I am young woman (late teens early twenties) and was with my mother, we came into...
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The EL (Elevated Train)

Chicago is a great city but great cities have there problems also. When on the train keep your eyes and ears open, don't fall asleep on the train and try not to travel alone, especially at night.......
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Parking

Updated 9/16/13 Parking in Chicago is expensive, especially during the week. Sometimes you can get early bird specials on the weekdays if you come early enough. If you are coming in by plane, you...
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Dishonest Taxi Drivers

First of all,Chicago cab drivers are mostly from all over the world, if you or some other tourists just hop in the cab which is driven by a "none-experienced" cabbie, then you'd better have your...
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Weather

We like to joke and say when people ask about seasons in Chicago that we really only have 2 seasons - Winter and Construction. It seems that in recent years the winters have been more mild and thus...
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