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Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
is known for its world famous architecture and is bursting with
things to do. Our favorite links are below or you can visit Chicago's
Convention and Tourism Bureau's site for more information.
- Buckingham
Fountain - Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is perhaps
one of the best places to relax and enjoy Chicago. It is one of
the largest in the world. Every minute, 133 jets spray approximately
14,000 gallons of water in the air with lights and to the rhythm
of music.
- John
G. Shedd Aquarium - The world's largest indoor aquarium
houses 8,000 aquatic animals representing 650 species of fish,
reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from all
over the world.
- Sears
Tower - 110 stories (1,454 feet) This is the tallest building
with all floors occupied.
- Lincoln
Park Zoo - This is one of the oldest and last remaining
free zoos in the country.
- Marina
City
- "The city within a city." There is a 16 story
office building inside, a 1,750 seat theater, 700 seat auditorium,
grocery store, restaurants, bowling alley, gymnasium, swimming
pool, skating rink, marina for 700 boats and a sculptured garden.
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