Famous places must be visit in Chicago

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13 Famous places must be visit in Chicago :-

Chicago is revered for its eateries, urban setting, art museums and stylish shops. Known as the home to blues and jazz, Chicago is a hub of cultural activity and there is plenty to do in this metropolis. Here are 13 places to visit in Chicago for both the first time visitor and well seasoned traveler

The architectural history and design of the city dot the streets with exquisite works of art and magnificent structures. The Windy City is one of the nation's top travel destinations and with so many attractions and events

 

: Garfield Park Conservatory ☝

 Located on Chicago's West Side, the Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the nation's largest. It also features a numerous collection of plants and has been called "landscape art under glass"

: International Museum of Surgical Science ☝

 - The Museum Is located in the Gold Coast region of Chicago and was founded in 1954
It is dedicated to surgical science, the human body and anatomy

: John Hancock Observatory ☝

Located in the John Hancock Center, the Observatory is known as one of Chicago's best sites. The Observatory allows visitors to see breathtaking views of Lake Michigan including Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois

 

: Chicago Trolley and Double Decker ☝

Those who want to have an exciting, exclusive tour of the city can enjoy a two hour tour of the city on the Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company

: Glessner House Museum ☝

Not only is the Glessner House Museum a wonderful way to explore history, it is also an important piece of architectural history. Deemed a National Historic Landmark, you can enjoy guided tours through the home

: Smart Museum of Art (University of Chicago) ☝

The Smart Museum of Art is located on the University of Chicago campus and features more than 10,000 works of art from artists such as Ansel Adam, Degas, Picasso, Matisse, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Best of all, the museum has free admission

: The Oriental Institute ☝

Founded in 1919, the Oriental Institute is an archaeological museum that focuses on the Near East. Collections include artifacts discovered during archaeological digs in Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. There is free admission but a donation is requested

: Loyola University Museum of Art ☝

Located at Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus the museum's collections include spiritual based art from a variety of periods, cultures and faiths

: Buckingham Fountain ☝

A landmark located in Grant Park consisting of a massive water fountain that was inspired by the Palace of Versailles' Latona Fountain"

 

: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art ☝

This non-profit organization displays intuitive and outsider art "art brut" or raw art. This art is described as "naïve" and has its roots in the artworks created by patients in insane asylums

: Museum of Contemporary Art ☝

A contemporary art museum located in downtown Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art, is one of the largest art museums worldwide. There is a vast collection of visual cart, collected after World War II. Works include those by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Alexander Calder and Cindy Sherman

 

: Sears Tower  Willis Tower ☝

Even though the Sears Tower has been renamed the Willis Tower, the skyscraper remains the tallest building in the United States and is one of the most visited tourist sites in Chicago

: Adler Planetarium ☝

Located on Lake Shore Drive, the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum is the oldest planetarium in existence as it was founded in 1930. Part of the Chicago Museum, the Planetarium has been declared a national landmark and has three full sized theaters

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