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Visit Chicago’s Most famous skydeck

Boat, cruises and attractions

Chicago’s Top 5 Pizzerias

Visit the Shinny Bean

Shop 500 Stores

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Willis Tower233 South Wacker Dr.

What will I see from the sky deck?This is the best overview of Chicago at 1,353 ft. the

sky deck is the highest observatory in Chicago.

The Willis Tower previously known as the Sears Tower is lo-cated on Wacker Dr. in the middle of the west loop. This is home to some of Chicago’s largest coop-eration’s. Willis Tower has 10 sto-ries. The building consists of ap-proximately 3.8 million rentable

square feet and approximately 159,000 square feet of retail space. It also features a 160 car executive parking garage. Other features in-clude world class broadcast plat-form, tallest deck, full service con-ference center, fitness facility, and other technology features.

The Willis Tower was com-pleted May 3, 1973 it rises to the height of 1,450 feet and it is one of the most recognizable building of the Chicago skyline. Willis Tower held the record of being the tall-est building for 25 years. In 1982, the antennas where added to the

building which increased its total height to 1,704 feet. In 2000, one of the building’s antennas was extended to 1,729 feet, which made the tower higher than the World Trade Center by one foot and also making it the world’s tallest

building to the tip of its antenna. The building held this title until early 2009 when Burj Dubai topped out at over 2,600 feet, making it the tallest man-made structure ever built. Weather or not the building is the tallest, its skydeck is one of the most visited places in chicago.

FUN FACTSDid you know?

1,450 ft (including antennas)

Lowest level is 43 ft.

Cost of building $150 million

Opened in 1973, took 3 years to build On a clear day you can see 4 states Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan About 1.3 million tourist visit the sky deck each year Designed for more than 12,000 occupants

43,000 miles of phone cables

HoursApril – September 9am – 10pmOctober – March 10am – 8pm

Ticket PricesFast Pass $30

Adult 12 & up Youth 3 – 11

Admission $14.45 $10.50Admission & Sky Lights Tour $20.45 $16.00Admission & Trolley Tour $41.45 $36.50

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Chicago’s Pizzammm... mmm... mmm...

When you come to Chicago there is one thing you want to do, that is to try Chicago’s famous pizza. There is a variety wheth-er it is deep dish, thin crust, or stuffed. It is always known to satisfy your appetite. There is nothing like eating a good dish after spending your day in the city. Here are some of the top Chicago’s Pizzerias Lou Mal-nati’s Pizzeria, Pizzeria Due, Piz-zeria Uno, Gino’s East, and Gior-dano’s. All of these pizza places have many locations, but listed here are the ones that would be closer to your city attractions.

When it comes to pizza you al-ways want to eat the one that is the tastiest. This helps satisfy your taste buds. Chicago-style pizza still has the flavors you’ve been craving like buttery, flakey crust made from flour, sweet tomatoes, goody melty mozzarella cheese, topped with enriched sausage, pepperoni, and other toppings. Come and visit some of the most popular pizza places in Chicago. After all Chicago Pizza is our spe-cialty.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria LouMalnatis.com

439 N. Wells St. Mon to Thrus 11am – 11pm312. 828. 9800 Fri to Sat 11am – 11pmChicago, IL 60654 Sunday 12pm – 11pm

Pizzeria Due unos.com

619 N. Wabash Ave. Sun to Thrus 11am – 1am312. 943. 2400 Fri to Sat 11am – 2amChicago, IL 60611

The Original Gino’s East of Chicagoginoseast.com

633 N. Well St. Mon to Thrus 11am – 10pm312. 943. 1124 Fri to Sat 11am – 11pmChicago, IL 60654 Sunday 12pm – 9pm

Pizzeria Uno pizzeriauno.com

29 East Ohio Mon to Fri 11am – 1am312. 321. 1000 Saturday 11am – 2amChicago, IL 60601 Sunday 11am – 11pm

Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizzagiordanos.com

135 East Lake Mon to Thrus 11am – 11pm 312. 616. 1000 Fri to Sat 11am – 11pmChicago, IL 6011 Sunday 12pm – 11pm

Top 5 Pizzerias

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Navy PierLocated at Lake Michigan

Navy Pier first opened in 1916. Navy Pier was originally designed for shipping purposes. The overall construction of Navy Pier was $4.5 million. Until 1995 Navy Pier was reborn to year round enter-tainment of over 8 million visitors per year. This is one of the most well known places maybe because it has many attractions. It is fun for all ages. This includes 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restau-rant, boats, and even theater. Navy Pier displays a show of fireworks starting Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend all Wednesdays and Saturdays There are also many restaurants so you can dine in. There are also many shops starting of with gifts and collection to souvenirs or simply apparel. You can purchase tickets on line or also at Navy Pier so you can check out some fun packags.

ImaxThe Imax is one of the biggest at-tractions in Navy Pier it has a 440

seating area. It features a large movie screen that is 60 by 80 ft designed for

2D and 3D films.

Beer GardenThe Beer Garden has a bud light

Stage where the hottest bands perform. They also have drink

specials everyday.Live Music

Friday 5pm – 11pmSaturday 2pm – 11pSunday 1pm – 6pm

Boats & CruisesNavy Pier’s dock is full of some

amazing boats weather it is a simple cruise to an elegant dinner.

Sightseeing Cruises • Tail Ship Windy

• Seadog I, II, IV, and Extreme, • Shoreline Sightseeing

• Water taxis• Architecture Cruises

• Charters

Dinner Cruises • Spirit of Chicago

• The Odyssey• Mystic Blue Cruises

Private Charters• Anita Dee I & II

• Kanan Cruises• Shoreline Chaters Events

Rides • Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

• Musical Carousel • Light tower ride

• Remote Control Boats • 18 Hole miniature Golf Course

• Wave Singer

PricesAll rides $5 Per person

2 ride combo $9 per person3 ride combo $12 per person5 ride combo $15 per person

AttractionsChicago’s Children Museum Over 1yr old $10 Group Sales $10

Funhouse Maze •Adult: 1 time pass: $10.95 + tax

•Child: (5 – 12) 1 time pass: $9.95 + tax

•Children: 4 and under are Free

•Amazing Value: 4 Pack: $39.95 + tax 3 time pass: $12.95 + tax

•Armed Forces: pass: $6.95 + tax

•Senior Pass: $9.95 + tax

Transporter FX Admission $6

Bike Chicago Call for info 888. 245. 3929

Seaway Experience of Chicago Call for info 312. 663. 0600

Smith Museum Admission FREE

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Millennium ParkRandolph St. & Michigan Avenue

The construction for Grant Park began in 1917. The park is 24.5 acres. In those acres there are many activities that happen there like concerts, family fun festivals, and a lot of music. Mil-lennium Park opened since 2004 and millions of people have vis-ited it making it one of Chicago’s most visited places. “The Shinny Bean” is one of the most attractive things from the Millennium Park. It weights 110 tons and it is 66 ft long and 33 ft high. Because of its shinny look most people most people love to take pictures from

all the angels possible. This is one fun bean to photograph. It also has an ice rink that is open from November 12 to March 15 this is if the weather allows it. Skating is free, rental is $10.

This park also has some of the city’s most famous projects. It consists of many features like the Jay Pritzker Pavillion where there is over 4,000 fixed seats plus lawn seating. There is also the crown fountain. This is a transparent 50 ft tall tower of bricks. Then we have the Lurie Garden this garden has perennials, bulbs, grasses, shrubs,

and trees. Then we have the BP Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge crosses Columbus Drive and it connects to the Daley Bicenten-nial Plaza also located in the park. Then there is theWrigley Square it is a public square located in the northwest section of the park. Then there is the Harris Theater for the performing arts. The Ex-elon Pavilions are a set of four so-lar energy structures. Then there is the McDonald’s Cycle Center it is a 300 space heated or air con-ditioned indoor bicycle parking space. There is also the Boeing

Galleries which is a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces. There are so many places to visit during your trip to the Millennium Park so be sure to check them all out. Visitors are welcome to stop at the Millennium Park Welcome Center their first stop at the Park wherespecialists are available to help

“...millions of people have visited it making it one of Chicago’s most visited places.”

The Park is open daily from 6am – 11pm. Admission is free.

plan their Park visit.

Come to Mil-lennium Park for the

perfect break. Check out the new Monday lunchtime series, Au-dible Edible Picnic, or learn more about the sculpture in the Boeing Galleries which is on Thursday Gallery Talks. The Family Fun Festival is open every day, full of interactive activities and musical

games for kids of all ages. This is a great way to enjoy your day with family and friends.

Millennium Park offers something for all music lovers, starting with concerts by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus to the Made in Chicago, which are the World Class Jazz series featuring Chicago’s jazz greats to the Mu-sic Without Borders series. New this year is two series on Monday nights Downtown Sound and New Music Mondays and Dusk Variations, A Chamber Series. The eclectic series, Audible Edible Picnic, rounds out the new pro-gramming during the lunch hour on Mondays. There are so many things with music that will satisfy all ages, even if you are not a music lover. Stop by and enjoy.

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Magnificent MileFeel magnificent on Michigan Avenue

ll the best shopping store big names are at the magnificent mile, from Disney Store and Niketown to Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue. The wide sidewalks, are often well taken care of and main-taned with flowerbeds which are always crowded. The areas around the Magnificent Mile are some of Chicago’s most famous shopping centers. It is a mile to walk for all people and ages. Michigan Avenue is known for the Magnificent Mile. Take a walk down the magnificent mile, which are many full blocks to explore. There is over 400 hundred stores. There is also fine dinning at over 200 restaurants, there is also over 50 hotels. You can experience Michigan Ave by foot or by trolley. One of the most important places in the magnificent mile is the wa-ter tower and the John Hancock center which includes which has a beautiful Signature room where you can enjoy a great cocktail. There is also the Water Tower this is another great place to visit be-cause it has many stores inside.

Seasonal Not only is the magnificent mile full of stores but it also has beau-tiful things like the “Gardens at Magnificent Mile” the streets are filled with nice flowers same of which include tulips. There are

This makes it great for all people to enjoy the mile and travel thru it with many of the services available.

HotelsThere are many luxurious hotels, in which yo can stay and relax for an afternoon. All three of the 5-star hotels located in the midwest The Peninsula Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, and Ritz-Carlton Chicago and Illinois’ only 4-star hotel Park Hyatt are located within about five blocks along the Mag-nificent Mile. Other hotels such as Intercontinental, Westin, Drake Hotel and Le Meridien Chicago offer convenient accommodations as well. So there is many to choose from and enjoy your stay.

also many sculptures designed by international architects that are placed in the garden beds. The Magnificent Mile celebrates with the environment all sum-mer long with a summer concert series among beautiful blooming gardens. Green themed special offers are found in area retailers, hotels, restaurants and spas. This dates from June thru September 2009 it is Free and Open to the Public.

Transportation There is many ways to get around the mile. North Michigan Avenue is a six lane, two way street that is serviced by Chicago Transit. There is also public buses along the Magnificent Mile that connect the area to the entire Chicago met-ropolitan area. This is convenient go get around and do more shop-ping and to visit other places as well. The mile is also serviced by seasonal trolley service along the street, and the foot of the Magnifi-cent Mile is serviced by seasonal water transit services. Two blocks west along State Street, the Chica-go train is a rapid transit services the via train has its Red Line. Pe-destrian traffic abounds along the sidewalks that which are shielded by mature greenery that provides much of the friendly atmosphere.

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Stores, stores, stores There are so many stores where you can shop at during your visit down the magnificent mile. Be sure to check out as many as possible. Some of the department stores include Blooming-dale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Barneys New York, and Macy’s. Some of the luxury boutiques include Cartier, Bulgari, Escada, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Max Mara, Vera Wang, Jimmy Choo, Georg Jensen, Harry Winston, Gianni Versace, Lacoste, Mango, Yves Saint Laurent, Tony Burch, St.John, Loro Pi-ana, Jil Sander, Givenchy, Aritzia, Stu-art Weitzman, Paul Stuart, Betsey John-son, Rolex, Montblanc, United Colors of Benetton, Anne Fontaine, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cole Haan, Charles David, Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Tiffany & Co. and many others. Others stores include the Disney Store, Apple, Niketown, and there is even a Walgreens. There is also many banks where you can get cash for all your shopping needs like Bank of America, Citibank, Chase, and Harris Bank.

“...store big names are at the magnificent mile, from Disney Store and Niketown...”

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