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Between the Riverwalk and the Navy pier is this attractive fountain. It was dedicated 1989. There were many shady spots to sit & admire the fountain with plugs to charge up ur technology. read more
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Super SUPER cool theater and great prices (if you go on Tuesday). Love that the box office is on…read moreone of the upper levels, and you have to keep going up the ramp to get to the theaters! Never seen a movie in a place like that before and it's pretty unique. Saw a movie there last Tuesday with family. We signed up for the membership and go tickets for about $7 each which is pretty good. There's a lot more space that I was expecting in each theater, and our movie was packed. Definitely going to consider getting tickets online next time so we can get better seats. I recommend this spot if you live in the area and want to see a movie!!
This theater is fine. I'm a bit biased towards the one closer to my place that has newer seats and…read morean imax screen but this one has a nice retro charm. It's hidden away inside a semi kind of shopping mall? The escalators were broken so it took a maze of elevator and going to the wrong place to find it. Popcorn was yummy and salty, seats were not great, but the employees were friendly.
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This is a beautiful building. You can visit the lobby without a tour but the tour we took from the…read moreFrank Lloyd Wright Trust was excellent. It was more than just seeing the beautiful Rookery Building. It was very interesting to learn about the historical significance of the building and the architects involved with its design. Our tour guide, Jennifer, was excellent and her passion about the topic was clear. The tour is well-worth the time, and you are taken to see the Oriel Staircase and the Burnham Library at the upper levels.
Stunning interior that should not be missed by architecture enthusiasts. Literally breath taken as…read moreI walked into the main lobby which basks in natural light. So much detail everywhere yet beautifully balanced. It's Chicago's oldest high rise, the lobby updated by Frank Lloyd Wright. A private tour will take you up the circular staircase and second lobby level. Hoping to tour on my next visit. There's a small Frank Lloyd Wright gift shop on the ground level. Space is available for private events. I hope those who work here in the businesses never lose appreciation of its beauty. If you're a tourist who visits the nearby Money Museum, stop by The Rookery and prepare to be amazed!
Glass canopy
FLW Planters
Skydeck Chicago was amazing! I went for my scheduled 2 PM visit and was actually surprised that it…read morewasn't too crazy busy. Once you check in, you go through a museum-like walkthrough that covers Chicago's history as well as the history of the Sears/Willis Tower. There are also plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures along the way. Once you reach the end of the walkthrough, you head up 103 floors to the Skydeck. As soon as I walked in, I was honestly blown away. Even though the building was once the tallest in the world, it's still such an incredible experience to see the entire city of Chicago from that high up. The skyline is absolutely breathtaking, and you can even see Lake Michigan from the top. It also wasn't too crowded when I went, which made the experience even better. I was able to do the Ledge as well, where you can step out onto the glass and take pictures and videos. You get up to 90 seconds when it's your turn, and you can get back in line if you want to go again. Everything was exactly as described, and I'm so glad I got to visit again for the second time as an adult. I also got my ticket through CityPASS Chicago, and the whole process was super smooth with no hiccups. Definitely one of the highlights of my Chicago trip and a place I'd recommend checking out, especially if it's your first time in the city!
We started our Chicago adventures by visiting the sky deck and Willis Tower. We had a great time…read morelearning about the history of Chicago. We purchased city pass tickets since we were visiting for a couple of days and chose the sky deck as one of our activities. They recommend making a reservation through the app so you can book the time you'd like to visit. Once we were in we went through the experience where we got to see exhibits and take fun pictures throughout. From there we took the elevator to the 103 floor to see the sky deck. The views of the city are super beautiful and of course we have to get our fun photos from the ledge!
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The Chicago Riverwalk was one of our favorite things to do in Chicago. It was also very convenient…read moreto reach from our hotel because we were on the Loop and our room faced the Riverwalk. We got some great photos! Be sure to put this fabulous and popular activity on your List of Things to Do. There are many wonderful restaurants, bars, shops, great architecture buildings, great views, as well as the river cruise boats to see as you walk along. There are benches along the way as well as people sitting stairs to rest. It is about a mile + to walk. The Chicago Riverwalk starts at Lake Michigan (near Lake Shore Drive) on the east and ends at Lake Street on the west. It takes between 20 to 30 minutes to walk it without any stopping.
The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful place to walk along the river, and it would be easy to spend a…read morefew hours stopping for tapas snacks and bar hopping from one place to the next. We visited around 1:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and it was already becoming very crowded. The walkway was easy to navigate, but the number of people made it feel much less peaceful. Even the river itself was busy with tour boats and other traffic. We stopped at The Northman but skipped trying anywhere else because of the crowds. I would visit earlier in the day or on a weekday for a more relaxed experience. After seeing how busy it was, I also decided I would rather rent a boat and cruise along the river than fight the weekend crowds on foot. The Riverwalk is worth experiencing, but your timing will significantly affect how much you enjoy it.
07.04.25 view of the Chicago River and the RiverWalk from Michigan Avenue Bridge
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Wrigley and Tribune buildings.
Drove by on a Thursday afternoon. I thought it was a private home but it appears that there are…read moretours every last Saturday of the month. This is fantastic! There is only street parking so it will probably be hard to park. Best to uber or lyft if coming. The outside area seems to be well maintained. Goigle their website to plan ahead and see more info.
No tour was available. Looks well maintained. Not worth the trip unless you are in the immediate…read morevicinity.
Can you turn the freaking air on? Maybe at least the fan to circulate air. If you want to watch a…read moremovie in great seats but hot stuffy air and warm and musty this is your place. I get times are tough but it makes for a miserable experience
When we were looking for a local cinema to see Ne Zha 2 for the second time, this time with English…read moredubbing, we were happy to find Landmark at the Glen! It replaced Arclight which was in a decline. The cinema had been renovated 2 years ago. It was a Thursday afternoon, and the cinema was pretty quiet. There were big kiosks for ticket purchases, and the process was quick and easy. We got a small bag (which was not too small) for $10 plus tax, a little pricy for popcorn, but it was good. The popcorn guy was friendly, and he also doubled as the guy to collect our ticket stubs, and informed us which cinema room to go to. We were there for the preview of the movie, and we got the entire cinema #5 to the 3 of us! While the lobby and hallways of the cinema was nice and cool, this room was a little too warm. We totally understood that they would not cool down an entire room when there was no audience inside. I went to talk to the popcorn guy about the air temperature issue, and he promised to have it adjusted. As I went back to the cinema room. We could feel that cool air started to come out, and it was comfortable for the rest of the showing. The chairs were big, clean, and comfortable. Sound and picture were great. The movie itself was enjoyable just like the first time, and the English dubbing was perfect. The entire cinema was very clean. I was especially pleased with their restrooms being spotless clean. There is a bar in the lobby, and across from it was the biggest poster I've ever seen in a cinema lobby, it was a colorful digital poster of Ne Zha 2, very appropriate for such a spectacular movie. When we left the cinema after seeing the movie, there was another guy at the hallway collecting ticket stubs, and there was obviously more audience coming in. We enjoyed this cinema experience very much, and would definitely return to see other movies in the future.
Kiosks in the lobby
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Front doors
We visited Willis Tower during our December trip to Chicago…read more We didn't book the ticket in advance because it was cloudy the day before. When we arrived in the morning, the cashier told us that we should wait in the afternoon and hopefully, the sky cleared up. So, we bought the 2pm tickets. Luckily, the fog was gone by 2 pm and the sky cleared up. There were lots of photo props before we entered the elevator. Once we were at the top, there were several spots to experience the Ledge but we had to line up. The line looked long but it moved relatively quick because each family was only given 90 seconds to take pictures on there. Yeah, it was way too little time but you can actually rejoin the line if you're still want to take more picture. Overall, it was a very cool experience to be standing on the glass floor on Ledge!
I last visit the Sears Tower in 2014 so it was nice to come back and see all that has changed! The…read morestaff were all welcoming and friendly. The food options located in the building are excellent and provide great service as well. I visited the Skydeck which was amazing! I enjoyed learning about the history of Chicago's architecture and taking in the views of the city from the skydeck.
Chamber music in the sky
I was too afraid to step all the was back to the outer wall. Others were posing and having a blast. I'd do it again!
Weird to have a huge bean sculpture here when Boston is beantown…read more It's bulls city here in Chicago but hey I had to visit this big bean and it's beautiful! Lots of people or course It's located next to millennium park by the water It's a cool selfie spot
Millennium Park and Cloud Gate are absolutely worth visiting on a first trip to Chicago. Cloud Gate…read moreis essentially a really big, reflective bean. We visited late in the afternoon, and it was extremely crowded. We still managed to get good pictures, but we accepted that plenty of strangers would be featured in them. Go early if you want a quieter experience or photos with fewer surprise guest stars. We also walked through the park and saw Crown Fountain, with the large faces displayed on the screens. The park was clean, easy to navigate, and enjoyable to walk through. Cloud Gate may be crowded and slightly absurd, but it is iconic Chicago. You have to see the giant Bean at least once.
07.04.25 touched the surface of The Bean... check!
07.04.25 The Bean with Chicago's skyscrapers in the background and the clouds floating above
My wife, her parents, and me at the Bean.
Blast from the past. It's a must see for a family pic! If…read moreyou are ever in Winetka stop by.
Such a fun Chicago tourist spot to come and see the Home Alone House! The house itself is owned and…read moreoccupied but currently going through renovations. The inside seemed to be completed in 2025 but the landscaping is currently being worked on. I loved the sign out front still nodding to the movie but this was such a fun and easy stop to make when exploring the Northshore.
Buckingham Fountain is such a magical iconic spot located in the heart of Grant Park…read more It runs from May to Mid October from 8 am to 11 pm. It also has a 20 minute light show which I unfortunately did not get to see as I visited during daytime. I did however experienced the beautiful garden that leads to the fountain and the amazing skyline in the background. Photos and selfies galore. This fountain is massive but so pretty. There are benches sorrounding the area where you can rest and admire the scenery. It is truly an amazing work of art. The design has 4 bronze horses which are designed to represent Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin and it was built in 1927. Perfect stop after you have already visit Millenium Park.
Went to Lolla and located in grant park in the center is the infamous fountain made famous by the…read moreshow married with children's opening credits It's beautiful!
Married with children fountain
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Close to the former site of Fort Dearborn was another important site in Chicago. It was where one…read moreof the city's most important figures lived. Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable also had a trading post on this site. Also it was the first permanent, non-native residence in the city it's believed. This is now partially occupied by Pioneer Court on the north side of the river by the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and there's a bust and plaque. After he sold the property, it was discovered it contained a bakehouse, two barns, a dairy, a poultry house, and a smokehouse among other buildings. It then became owned by John Kinzie. The land was sold to the city in 1834 and platted. Basically it was the first land north of the river the city expanded into. This was located from the lake to State Street. A plaque was placed in 1937 that notes the location of Kinzie Mansion. Then in 2009 Erik Blume made a bronze bust of Point Du Sable. Also the bridge was renamed after him. Then Lake Shore Drive was also renamed so he got honored quite a lot. He was an important figure in the city. In fact one of the first to live here. There's lots of recognition for him throughout.
This bronze bust is of the founder and first citizen of the city of Chicago. Pointe Dusable was a…read moreHaitian-born fur trader. The bust can be found in an area called Pioneer Court of the Magnificent mile with its back to the Chicago river. Interestingly enough it is located close to the site of the Pointe DuSable House, designated a National Historic Landmark since 1977. It is the work of Erik Blome, who did the sculpture in 2009. Lesley Benodin donated it to the City of Chicago Public Art Collection in honor of DuSable. The bust is sitting on a granite base. The base has a nice sized plaque that gives a brief blurb about the sculpture, the artist, and Pointe Dusable. It is in very good shape, very detailed and has an uncanny resemblance to what Pointe Dusable looked like. Remember there were not many photographs back then. It is a very scenic sculpture, with a nice view of the Chicago river and skyline serving as its backdrop. Parking to get a closer look at this sculpture is difficult to do. This sculpture is not a destination piece and most of its viewers will be passerbys such as myself. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. Also, be very careful if you are going to get a closer look, as i previously mentioned, this is located at a busy roundabout. With that being said, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.
I always enjoy visiting the Willis Tower. There are so many things to do and see, and I discover…read moresomething new every time I visit. The views from the top are amazing, and the atmosphere makes each trip exciting and memorable.
The tour was epic!! So much history and details in the architect of this Old Sears Tower now known…read moreas The Willis Tower. Definitely a staple attraction to visit.
Wrigley Square is a must every time I visited Chicago. I have visited in all four seasons of the…read moreyear. The square is definitely nicest for me in spring and fall. Description: Wrigley Square is a public square located in the northwest section of Millennium Park in the Historic Michigan Boulevard District of the Loop area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The square is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of East Randolph Street and North Michigan Avenue. It contains the Millennium Monument, a nearly full-sized replica of the semicircle of paired Roman Doric-style columns (called a peristyle) that originally sat in this area of Grant Park, near Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, between 1917 and 1953. The square also contains a large lawn and a public fountain. You Definitely must visit!
Blink and you might miss Wrigley Square as you're rushing over to Millennium Park to take instagram…read morepictures of that bean (much like myself). Right on the corner of Michigan Ave and Randolph St. sits another fountain in the city of Chicago along with a mid size grass field with bench's onsite on the outside of said grass. It's a cool spot right at the beginning of the park where you can sit back relax, and admire the fountains or the city skyline.
The Chicago waterfront buildings shaped like corn cobs are the Marina City Towers, a distinctive…read moremixed-use complex located on the Chicago River at 300 North State Street. Designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg, the twin, petal-shaped towers were completed in the mid-1960s and are a landmark of Modernist architecture, originally built to revitalize downtown living. The House of Blues & Legal Seafood are in the lobby of these towers.
Love the views from the Adams Street Bridge to see the river and so many landmarks and Chicago…read moreskyscrapers. Not worth a special visit, but a great bridge to cross when walking in Chicago.
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a sucker for any veteran memorial. You will find this memorial…read morealong the Chicago River in the Riverwalk. Crash Dive Base and USS Chicago Base raised the funds for the project. The memorial pays tribute to the 28 submarines that were built in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and traveled down Lake Michigan, through the Chicago River, en route to the Pacific Ocean theater. Hence why the memorial overlooks the Chicago River. The memorial was designed by Frank Voznak III and fabricated by Chicago Scenic Studios in 2018. It is a very nice design that is interactive. It is made of solid steel and was designed to resemble an interior bulkhead of a World War II submarine. It consists of a flagpole, a mock submarine watertight door, a two metal and teak wood (material that was commonly used in those subs) benches. It is all on some nice brick pavers. The memorial also has some informational placards with information such as a map of the route traveled, a picture of one of the submarines passing through the raised Lake Shore Drive Bridge, and the names of the 28 Wisconsin-produced submarines. Additionally there is one that thanks the memorial donors. The flagpole has the American flag and Chicago flag. The watertight door is actually from the USS Trout, a submarine built in the 1950s and decommissioned in 1978. The memorial is very creative and looks great. Even though it is not a destination memorial, it is still worth a visit. It has a few informational placards that certainly gave me an education of those WWII subs. This memorial is well designed and even though it is small, it stills demands your attention. If you are transiting the Riverwalk, I highly recommend stopping by this memorial and paying respects.
The Wabash Avenue Bridge was built in 1930. I really love walking over all of the bridges in…read moreChicago along the river. This bascule bridge In 1930, it was awarded it the "Most Beautiful" bridge.
Crossin' the South Branch of the Chicago River since 1928!…read more This bridge, also known as the 12th Street Bridge, is a nice looking bridge! It bridges the Loop with the liquor store down the way. It did a good job of holding up the bus as I traversed the South Branch of the Chicago River. The bridge has some cool looking features to it. Check out the obelisks with books on top, with a globe on that, with dolphins, or elephants, or other animals on them. It looks like they're advocating learning about the geography of dolphins. The statues are shout outs to various nearby institutions, like the planetarium, aquarium, or the university. The bridge houses have garlands with rams' heads on the top, that looks really Egyptian, and along with the obelisks, it looks like a bridge that you'd expect to be crossing the Nile! The bridge also crosses a bunch of railroad tracks. I wouldn't exactly hang out on this bridge, or under it! There's more scenic bridges out there to hang on. But it certainly doesn't look like other bridges I've seen and certainly stands out.
Historic, beautiful lighthouse lit up the harbor in Chicago steering ships safely into the city…read more It was built in 1893, the Lighthouse symbolically marks the Chicago Harbor-a historically pivotal point where the nation's maritime transportation network connected the East Coast. The city and sailboats frame the lighthouse in the background.
You will find this sculpture along Michigan Avenue, near the Chicago River bridge, in a place area…read morebetween the Apple Store and the Chicago Tribune. Brickhouse was a Hall of Fame announcer, known for announcing Chicago sports, most notably Cub games. He also announced White Sox games as well. Brickhouse was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1998. Brickhouse passed away from complications from a brain tumor in 1998. The statue shows Brickhouse from the waist up, sitting behind a desk with a microphone on it, reading from some papers. It is the work of Jerry McKenna, who made the piece in 2000. The sculpture was renovated in 2009. You will find inscriptions wrapped around all four sides of the bronze podium that Brickhouse sits behind. On the front is his name, above a motif of Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Comiskey Park, With Brichouse's catch phrase "Hey, Hey" under it. The left side list some of Brickhouse's major accomplishments, while the back chronicles Brickhouse's Broadcasting career. The right side continues with the chronical of his broadcasting career. It is a very nice tribute to Brickhouse and is featured in the plaza that it is located. Parking to get a closer look at this sculpture is difficult to do. This sculpture is not a destination piece and most of its viewers will be passerbys such as myself. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. Also, be very careful if you are going to get a closer look, as i previously mentioned, this is located at a busy roundabout. With that being said, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.
He was recognized by the Baseball Hall of Fame for his major contributions to the sport…read more He was a Chicago legend - he broadcast Cubs, White Sox, Bulls and Bears games for over 40 years. This memorial recognizes Brickhouse for his contribution to American sports, pop culture, and entertainment. It's a very cool statue of him sitting at an announcer's desk. There is a microphone on the desk in front of his face, and he is holding a notebook or a set of papers. The statue was dedicated in 2000 and his famous catch phrase "Hey-Hey" is inscribed on the front plaque. The full inscription reads: Jack Brickhouse, Hall of Fame Broadcaster 1917-1988 Hey-Hey Inducted into Media Wing of Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1983 and 13 other Halls of Fame throughout the nation. Broadcaster for Chicago Cubs - 40 years, Chicago White Sox - 27 years, Chicago Bears - 24 years, 1st TV voice for Chicago Bulls. 1962 - play-by-play announcer for 1st satellite telecast. Recipient of Local and International awards for Pope Paul VI papal audience. EXCLUSIVE Broadcast interviews - 6 Presidents. 4 Honorary Doctorates. 2 Autobiographical Bestsellers: "Thank You for Listening" and "A Man for All Seasons". 1934 - Entered broadcasting profession in hometown of Peoria - age 18, becoming youngest sports announcer in the nation. 1946 - Broadcaster for New York Giants - one season. 1948 - 1st voice on WGN-TV. 1979 - Reached milestone of 5,000 broadcasts for WGN Radio and TV. No baseball broadcaster WILL EVER televise as many games as Brickhouse. Continued broadcasting until his retirement from the booth - 1981. Brain tumors do not discriminate. Jack Brickhouse was one of the thousands who battled a brain tumor. The disease is complex, effective treatment is challenging. The American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and education..