Area Attractions:
900 North Michigan Shops -
Bloomingdale's and Henri Bendel are here, as well as
more than 70 speciality stores, restaurants, and cinemas.
Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 900 North Michigan;
(312) 915-3917.
Adler Planetarium -
"The Western Hemisphere's First Planetarium"
has been inspiring wonder since 1930. Contact the planetarium
directly for current In the Sky Theatre shows and exhibits.
1300 South Lakeshore Drive; (312) 322-0300.
Art Institute of Chicago -
One of the world's great museums with a vast collection
of Impressionist paintings as well as works by El Greco,
Rembrandt, and Rothko. Excellent modernist collection
with Grant Wood's "American Gothic". South
Michigan at Adams; (312) 443-3600.
Buckingham Fountain -
This baroque fountain located in Grant's park is the
world's largest, sprouting columns of water 100 feet
in the air. Fully illuminated at night. Grant Park;
(312) 294-2200.
Capone's Chicago -
This high-tech, historical family attraction takes visitors
on a tour of Chicago's Prohibition Era, with Al Capone
as host. Entertainment complex. 605 North Clark; (312)
654-1919.
Chicago's First Lady -
Aboard Chicago's First Lady the Chicago Architectural
Foundation offers river tours narrated by CAF guides
- May until October. Chicago's First Lady is located
at the tower level of the Michigan Avenue bridge, southwest
corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. (312) 902-1500.
Chicago Place -
Shopping center in the heart of The Magnificent Mile,
featuring Sak's Fifth Avenue and 50 other speciality
shops and Garden food court. 700 North Michigan; (312)
266-7710.
Museum of Contemporary Art -
Chicago's newest museum showcasing Contemporary works
from 1950-present in a beautiful building off of Lake
Michigan and Lake Shore Drive 220 E. Chicago Avenue;
(312)280-2660
Chicago Symphony Orchestra -
220 South Michigan Avenue; (312) 435-8760.
Chicago Tribune -
Newspaper headquarters and Chicago landmark. 435 North
Michigan Avenue; (312) 222-3232.
Comiskey Park -
Baseball stadium and home of the Chicago White Sox.
333 West 35th Street; (312) 924-1000.
Field Museum of Natural History -
Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive; #12 (312) 922-9410.
Here's Chicago -
A one-hour show tour of Chicago. See lifelike exhibits
on The Great Chicago Fire, the Gangster Era, the Chicago
Flood, and Abe Lincoln. 163 East Pearson Street; (312)
467-7114.
John Hancock Center Observatory -
The 100-story John Hancock Centre is one of the world's
most recognized buildings. The observatory deck on the
94th floor offers a panoramic view of Lake Michigan,
the city skyline and, on a clear day, four different
states. Minutes from The Sutton Place Hotel. 875 North
Michigan; (312) 751-3681.
Lincoln Park Zoo -
Free admission. Open year round. 2400 North Stockton
Drive; (312) 294-4660.
Lyric Opera of Chicago -
Local opera company and opera house. 20 North Wacker
Drive; (312) 332-2244.
Marshall Field's -
Landmark Department Store. Huge Tiffany glass dome ceiling
is a Chicago must-see. 111 North State Street; (312)
781-1000.
Museum of Broadcast Communications -
Incorporating the Radio Hall of Fame. Admission is free.
Michigan Avenue at Washington Street; (312) 629-6000.
Museum of Science & Industry -
Explore nature and increase your understanding of technology
through changing exhibits, film showings in The Omnimax
Theatre. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive; (312) 684-1414.
Navy Pier -
Attractions include a 150-foot tall Ferris wheel and
an old-fashioned carousel. The Family Pavilion includes
the large-screen IMAX Theater, the Chicago Children's
Museum, restaurants, and the Crystal Gardens. 600 East
Grand Avenue; (312) 595-PIER.
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