Visiting Chicago, the city’s skyline will impress you to the highest peak of both the variety and arrangement of the buildings. There are various parts of the city that allow different views of Chicago’s collection of skyscrapers.
Chicago’s skyline is one of the world’s tallest and ranks among the most magnificent. It possess several of the tallest buildings here in the Western Hemisphere that includes the massive Sears Tower.
History
The city of Chicago has been a hub of architectural innovation. The skyline has gradually grown in character and beauty to its present stature as one of the most recognizable in the whole wide world. The location at the center of the Chicago river was chosen for its strategic value for a trading post as the river connected to the lake with the Mississippi river. After, the area at the center of the river was occupied by military base and Fort Dearborn. The Native Americans attacked regularly the fort, until Chief Black hawk defeated in 1832. A year later, the city was officially incorporated as a town and few years after, the population grow as a city. Its name derived from the native indian’s word that describes the area.
15 Most Popular Attraction Based on The Visitor’s Popularity
- Sears Tower
- Magnificent Mile
- Navy Pier
- Old Water Tower
- John Hancock Center
- Cloud gate
- Chicago River
- Grant Park
- Millennium Park
- Buckingham Fountain
- Tribune Tower
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Shedd Aquarium
- Museum of Science and Industry
Tour
- Behind-the-Scenes Chicago Pizza Tour
Get an exclusive view inside the four famous Chicago pizzerias on just 3 and a half hours tour and have a good time with the delicious slices each! Go beyond to the well-known pizza shops and dive into the neighborhoods where true locals eat.
Expect the unexpected on this 3 hour tour premier Chicago dinner cruise experience. Modern renovated, this luxury vessel has features that newly furnished rooftop lounge, stylish interior and posh atmosphere. Dance the night away with a DJ entertainment and relax in the elegant ambiance with an admiration to unmatched views of the world-famous Chicago Skyline as you glide along the shores of Lake Michigan.
- Chicago City Sights in a helicopter Tour
Experience all of the Chicago’s best sights from the fresh air on this exciting helicopter tour!. Enjoy a magnificent view of the Chicago’s skyline.
15 Low to High Price Hotel
1. Skylark Motel
2. ACME Hotel Company Chicago
- Hotel Felix Chicago
- MileNorth Chicago
- Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago
- Congress Plaza Hotel
- Raffaello Hotel
- Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
- PUBLIC Chicago
- Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Trump International Hotel
- Millennium Knickerbocker
- Hotel Allegro, a Kimpton Hotel
- Dana Hotel and Spa
- Thompson Chicago
1 Fun fact
Tribune Tower
When it was being constructed, a lot of rocks and bricks were taken from the different famous landmarks from all over the world and built it into the lower levels. It includes Hagia Sophia, Taj Mahal, Great Wall of China and many more. All of these can be seen from the outside of the building and are clearly labeled for everyone to enjoy.