Visitors to Chicago are spoilt for choice in terms of sightseeing options and places to visit. There are so many parks, museums, restaurants, shows, theatres and more to visit that tourists in Chicago have to make a list well in advance and decide between the multitudes of sightseeing options to pick from.

One of the most recommended and highest rated cultural attractions in Chicago is the Shedd Aquarium. This public aquarium was begun on the 30th of May in the year 1930 and has ever since served as a tourist attraction and a favorite with the locals over the years. More than 25,000 fishes live within this aquarium, which at one time held the honor of being the largest aquarium anywhere in the world.

The Much Acclaimed Shedd Aquarium

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the saltwater fish collection held within the Shedd Aquarium earns it the distinction of being the first of its kind in the inland aquarium category. It has been voted as the top number one cultural attraction of Chicago with as many as 2 million visitors recorded every year. The Field Museum of Natural History and the Adler Planetarium lie in the vicinity of the Shedd Aquarium, making the entire block an extremely tourist-oriented place in the city.

Learn More about the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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The Shedd Aquarium in 2010 is opened to the public in three cycles. From the 31st May to 30th June from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. The second cycle is from 1st July to 7th September from 8:00AM to 6:00PM. The final cycle is from 8th September to 23rd December from 9:00AM to 5:00PM (6:00 PM on weekends).

Visiting the Shedd Aquarium

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