Chicago annually attracts around 40 million tourists. These huge numbers prove what a wonderful place this city is. The Michigan River flowing through the city makes for a beautiful setting and there are numerous places in Chicago such as this to ensure that your stay here never has a dull moment and those places are explained below.

The Shedd Aquarium which is close to Lake Michigan is famous for its Dolphin show. It also houses an amazing collection of marine life which attracts tourists from all over the world. From marine life to space, the Adler Planetarium which is also a short drive from the lake is another tourist hub.

This planetarium has the distinction of being the very first Star Rider Theater. One also gets to see exclusive and unique astronomical objects here. These objects are of historical value and thus make this place all the more interesting.

Chicago's skyline is one of the most spectacular ones in the country. The Hancock Observatory, situated in one of the tallest buildings in the city offers tourists the chance to take a look at this skyline from a height of 1000 feet. Only one place can offer a better view and that is the Sears Tower Sky Deck which is as high as the 103rd floor! This sure makes you feel like you are on top of the world.

Chicago is also referred to as the 'The city in a garden'. This proved by the 550 parks in and around the city. Of these however, Millennium Park stands out. A trip to Chicago cannot be complete without a cruise across the beautiful Lake Michigan in the night or a candle light dinner in the many restaurants that adorn the ringside of Lake Michigan.

Chicago - A place one must definitely 'go' to!

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