CHICAGO

Along with Impressionist and Post Impressionist art, tourists will be treating their eyes and soul with artworks from several other genres. The Art Institute of Chicago has more than 30000 works in its permanent collection from all over the globe in addition to travelling exhibitions. South to the Millennium Park this art museum has been recently expanded adding contemporary and modern art exhibits to the display. The Thorne Miniature rooms must absolutely not be missed. With more than 300000 works in its permanent collection spanning 5000 years of creativity the gargantuan and seemingly ever expanding campus is the 2nd largest art museum in the country at nearly 1 million sq ft.
 

One of the most famous tourist spots Millennium Park boasts of some amazing sculptures contemporary architectures and enthusiastic festivals and concerts. A favourite destination both for locals and tourists the Millennium Park would leave tourists totally astonished by its state of the art architectural styles and landscape designs. The Cloud Gate also known as the Bean is the strongest magnet to attract visitors which is a bean shaped structure made of stainless steel reflecting the skyline. The other things to marvel at include the Crown Fountain, the Lurie Garden and the Boeing Galleries.
 

Even when baseball’s not in season, there’s plenty to do at this legendary stadium, erected in 1914 and reinvigorated by an ownership change in 2009. Seasonal tours offer an insider peek at the Friendly Confines and in winter one can skate on an ice rink just outside of the field. Keep eyes on the website for quick to sell out special events as in the past, they’ve included ice hockey games, a college football match and inexpensive charity events that allow the public to prance on the field. Wrigley Field is an icon for lovers of this American pastime revered as the country’s oldest National League ballpark. 
 

The interactive Coal Mine experience has been one of the Museum of Science and Industry’s favourite attractions since the Museum’s first guests arrived in 1933. Now one of the largest science museums in the world that exhibit is just one of many permanent and rotating attractions designed to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Filled with exciting interactive exhibits fun hands on activities and enlightening films this museum is an educational haven for kids of all ages. Highlights of the museum include a replicated 40 ft tornado, a real German submarine dating from WWII, a 727 aircraft, a fully functional eco friendly home and much more.
 

Towering over the city’s famed Magnificent Mile and just steps away from Lake Michigan, 360 CHICAGO is a worthy first stop on the itinerary. A visit here puts one in the heart of downtown Chicago on North Michigan Avenue where they can see many of the city’s classic sights, check out the shopping and dining options and enjoy distinctive architecture. Take the views from here before experiencing the full measure from 314 mts up. Once on the observation deck, a mosaic of urban locales presents itself alongside the changing colours of the lake and sky. The observatory includes interactive exhibits about Chicago’s history and neighbourhoods and features panoramic touch screens available in seven languages letting visitors fully interact with what they see below them.
 

Founded in 1893, the Field Museum showcases extensive displays of earth science, animal biology and palaeontology and many more. The main attraction at Field Museum is the most complete T-Rex Sue with 58 teeth. The displays include various artefacts related to culture and history, biology and science and some special travelling exhibitions. The Field Museum contains permanent exhibits that range from the earliest fossils to present cultures around the world. Attracting nearly 2 million visitors each year the museum houses a collection of over 20 million anthropological and cultural artefacts from distant corners of the globe.