Marina City is an architectural marvel in Chicago, standing on an entire block. The most significant part of its architecture from the outside is its two monstrous cylindrical towers in corncob shape. The towers are 65-storey high. The complex is a multi purpose one, with shops, restaurants, living spaces and floor parking spaces in each tower. Marina City is located on North State Street on the banks of Chicago River about to open out into Lake Michigan.

Constructed in 1964 James McHugh Construction Co. and architect Bertrand Goldberg, the cylindrical twin towers stand 179 meters tall. The most significant part about its architecture is that it does not have any interior right angles. A concept almost unheard of, especially for a complicated structure at the time of its construction, is the basis of space improvisation in this architectural beauty at Chicago.

You can go on walking tours at the venue, until you reach the 61st and top floor roofs. These are a great experience for any tourist as they get a panoramic view of Chicago, Lake Michigan and other parts of Illinois. The architecture at the time of its construction was something straight out of a science fiction movie, especially with the 32 feet wide centrally located elevator serving the entire building.

Tours are available for visitors at Marina City. You can have professionals explaining about the architecture and operations in Marina City. It probably holds the maximum population density in a given block owing to the ingenious shaping of walls and the construction allowing privacy and luxury at the same time.

Chicago Marina City is the two corn-cob shaped towers, a multifunctional complex, set on the north bank of the Chicago River. Each tower of the Marina City consists of 65 floors. The complex also includes the famous concert hall House of Blue, the Sax Hotel, several shops, three incredible restaurants Bin 36, Smith & Wollensky and Dick's Last Resort, and of course the small marina, the Marina City Dock on the Chicago River.

This amazing piece of modern urban architecture was designed by renowned architect Bertrand Goldberg in 1959. The entire structure of Marina City complex is made of reinforced concrete, the one of its kind at the time. The complex was built on a cantilevered platform set on the defunct railway track.

The 450 apartments on each Marina City Tower are converted into condominiums since 1977. Many of these condos are used for rental purpose as well. The bottom 19 floors of each tower are used as parking space, capable of accommodating around 896 vehicles. The top floors of the towers are 360o open-air roof decks offering awesome views of Chicago skyline.

Located at the State Street of Chicago, the Marina City is close to almost everything. All the attractive sites of Chicago are in walking distance. And with all facilities within Marina City is rightly called "a city within the city"

So, if you are moving to Chicago or planning to spend a long vacation with family in the city, try to rent a Marina City Condo. Or you can also stay at the wonderful Sax Hotel within the complex, or at any luxurious Chicago IL hotel located near the Marina City complex to avail all the fantastic facilities of the place.

Nearby hotels:

Hotel Sax Marina City

http://www.hotelsaxchicago.com/

Westin Chicago River North (0.04 miles)

http://www.westinchicago.com/

Renaissance Chicago Hotel (0.09 miles

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chisr-renaissance-chicago-hotel/

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown River North (0.12 miles)

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirn-residence-inn-chicago-downtown-river-north/

Are you vacationing in Chicago? Then you should visit the Marina City Club to experience the full meaning of a real vacation. The Marina City Club is one of the places that are frequented by thousands of visitors every year. Some of the features that attract so many people to this city club include:

Exquisite Shopping Facility

Marina City Club offers a wide range of designer wear in its shopping gallery. The same gallery contains a wide collection of gift items. You can get one for your friends and family back home.

http://www.marinacitychicagogiftshopgallery.com/

Marina City Club Accommodation

When you think about the accommodation facilities in Marina City Club, then the word Luxury quickly jumps into the mind. Dining services are offered in the guest room balconies.

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Other Amenities

There is a fully equipped fitness center as well as a beauty spa and a clubhouse within the facility. You can also get low cost apartments within the City Club, each is fully furnished and has parking space for two cars. You can also bring your pets along.

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Many hotels in Chicago area are located within easy reach of Marina City Club. Therefore getting there should not be a problem.