{"id":531,"date":"2017-02-28T21:59:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T21:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/?p=531"},"modified":"2017-03-01T14:38:24","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T14:38:24","slug":"chicago-chicago-kind-town-joytravel-com-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/chicago-chicago-kind-town-joytravel-com-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago, Chicago\u2026 It\u2019s YOUR Kind of Town (Joytravel.com style!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0If you want art, architecture, entertainment and beauty all within one city, Chicago just might be your answer. Boasting everything from famous skyscrapers (<\/span>John Hancock Center<\/b>) and landmarks (<\/span>Sears Tower<\/b> \u2013 now <\/span>Willis Tower<\/b>) it\u2019s not uncommon to spend the day at a museum and the evening at the theater. We could go on and on, but why not just peruse the list below and call <\/span>JoyTravel.com<\/span><\/a> to book an amazing Chicago adventure?<\/span>
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\nShopping and Entertainment:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Magnificent Mile<\/b>
\nFrom rivers and old architecture to luxurious strolling and shopping, the Magnificent Mile is considered one of the most upscale consumer adventures in Chicago. It\u2019s located on the Chicago and can easily take up an entire day\u2019s worth of site seeing \u2013 from people watching to a variety of upscale restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nParks, Architecture and Landmarks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Grant Park<\/b>
\nFeaturing such main attractions as <\/span>Millennium Park<\/b>, the <\/span>Art Institute of Chicago<\/b>, and <\/span>Buckingham Fountain<\/b>, this city sprawled greenery is lined with fountains and rivers. It\u2019s akin to Central Park but with more buildings, apartments and businesses.\u00a0<\/span>
\nChicago Water Tower<\/b>
\nOne of the only relics to survive Chicago\u2019s great fire of 1871, the Chicago Water Tower is now considered a national landmark. It\u2019s old history nestled among modern shopping complexes.<\/span>
\nMichigan Avenue Bridge<\/b>
\nConsidered a true Chicago landmark, the Michigan Avenue Bridge (along with the Wacker Drive Esplanade) was designed in the 1920\u2019s as a way to improve waterway transportation. Come for the beautiful views of the water as well as to see the impressive statues, plaques and artwork.<\/span>
\nChicago Park District<\/b>
\nFor those looking for a little beach, park and even golfing, the Chicago Park District offers over five hundred and eighty parks to choose from. Each has its own flare and is a true favorite for kids and the young at heart.<\/span>
\nSkydeck Chicago<\/b>
\nIf you\u2019re stopping at the <\/span>Sears Tower<\/b> (and we highly recommend you do) you must stop on the hundred and third floor. From this height you can enjoy extended views of the city from observation boxes. Not only will you get a clear view of Chicago but a view of four states!<\/span>
\nMaggie Daley Park<\/b>
\nThis twenty-acre public park resides adjacent to Lake Michigan near North Eastern Grant Park. It\u2019s especially beautiful in springtime!<\/p>\n

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\nZoos and Aquariums:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Lincoln Park Zoo<\/b>
\nThis zoo is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. It is very small, but it\u2019s also free, and features a hands-on farm, too! Stop in on your way to shopping or dining and visit the lions, reptiles, primates and more.<\/span>
\nShedd Aquarium<\/b>
\nThis indoor aquarium features incredible views of Lake Michigan. It has a wide variety of fresh and saltwater fish and is a great way to learn about the local wildlife.<\/span>
\nBrookfield Zoo<\/b>
\nDon\u2019t think lions, tigers and dolphins reside in Chicago? Think again. This wildlife reserve features animals in a \u201cnatural\u201d indoor\/outdoor environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMuseums:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Museum of Science and Industry<\/b>
\nIf you and the kids like hands-on education, this is the museum for you. It features everything from child-friendly science activities to more adult oriented industrial workshops and exhibits.<\/span>
\nArt Institute of Chicago<\/b>
\nIf you were to visit one museum in Chicago, this would be it. Featured in a plethora of movies and television shows thanks to its famous lion statues out front, this museum has a lovely cross section of modern and ancient art.<\/span>
\nAdler Planetarium<\/b>
\nThe Griffith Park Observatory has competition with their interactive stargazing experiences. Come for the exhibits and big tech sky shows, but stay for the views of the lake.<\/span>
\nChicago Children\u2019s Museum<\/b>
\nIf you want a museum specifically for kids, check out the Chicago Children\u2019s Museum located on <\/span>Navy Pier<\/b>. There\u2019s plenty of activities for young kids to get their hands on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTheater and Music:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Look out New York and L.A. \u2013 Chicago has a worldwide reputation for its classic music and theater venues. Just a few to consider checking out include:<\/span>
\nChicago Tribune<\/strong> (a 3600 seat French Baroque masterpiece)
\nChicago Symphony Center<\/strong> (famous for its classical and jazz concerts)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nWater & Attractions:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Due to Lake Michigan, it\u2019s not surprising that Chicago has a ton of water activities to enjoy. A few include:<\/span>
\nNavy Pier<\/strong> (Carnival rides, fireworks, shops and more!)
\nNorth Avenue Beach<\/strong> (Casual dining, sand and shops)<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact <\/span>Joy Travel<\/span><\/a> Today!<\/span>
\nFor a vacation packed with art, entertainment and incredible views, let us book you a trip to Chicago today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0If you want art, architecture, entertainment and beauty all within one city, Chicago just might be your answer. Boasting everything from famous skyscrapers (John Hancock Center) and landmarks (Sears Tower \u2013 now Willis Tower) it\u2019s not uncommon to spend the day at a museum and the evening at the theater. We could go on and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":538,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joytravel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}