ChicagoGiant skyscrapers of XIX cent. are in the business quarter of Chicago - «The Loop», young companies would like «Gold Coast», Bohemia lives in the «Wicker Park» area and «Bucktown» - is a park zone |
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Art Institute of ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago - Art Gallery – is famous for the unique collection of Impressionist paintings and works of American artists |
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Cafe and restaurants of ChicagoThere are an incredible number of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs in Chicago, just to suit every taste and purse. Excellent cuisine is everywhere |
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Chicago RiverThere are fifty bridges across the Chicago River, a major transport artery. Great fun to explore the architecture of the city from water. River excursions - from May to October |
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Field Museum of Natural HistoryField Museum of Natural History has the greatest zoological and anthropological collection - some 20 million specimens |
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Grant ParkGrant Park will offer to visitors not only to relax on its beaches and lawns, but also to visit a planetarium, an aquarium, bird’s reserves and museums |
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James R. Thompson CenterVisit to James R. Thompson Center gives an opportunity to get acquainted with American architecture in miniature |
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John Hancock CenterJohn Hancock Center - Big John - a 88-storey skyscraper, with offices, garages, apartments, shops, restaurants and observation deck on the roof |
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Michigan AvenueMichigan Avenue is famous for skyscrapers, the world’s most expensive shops, and Art Institute of Chicago |
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Modern SculpturesWalking about Chicago streets, tourists can observe Modern Sculptures, created by Fleming, Picasso, and many others |
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Northwestern UniversityThe oldest and very prestigious Northwestern University - a real student city – attracts tourists with its unique atmosphere |
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O`Hare AirportO`Hare Airport, built during World War II now receive flights from 60 foreign countries |
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Robie HouseRobie House - an outstanding monument of architecture. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright (1908-1910), under the influence of Japanese architecture |
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Water Tower PlaceWater Tower Place, a 74-storey skyscraper (262 m), located on North Michigan Avenue, was built in 1976 in Art Nouveau style. Now there are accommodation facilities and a hotel |
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Willits HouseThe Willits House is known to be the first building designed in the Prairie style, which has later become the most popular one in Midwestern U.S. |