1. Cloud Gate

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The public artwor, made of stainless steel, aslo known as "the Bean", has became a must-see sight in Chicago. Made by British artist Sir Anish Kappor and presented at the opening of Millennium Park in 2004. The historic work of art anchors the city's downtown park , reflecting the city's famous skyline and the surrounding green space. Today it's stands as a famous symbol of the city and is one of Chicago’s most photographed attractions.

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2. The Art Institution of Chicago

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The Art Institution of Chicago was foudned in 1879 as both a musem and school of fine arts. It was foudned during a crucial time in Chicago's history as civic leaders were devoted to rebuilding the city that had been destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871. The two bronze lions that "guard" the mueseum today were given as a gift from Mrs. Henry Field for the museum's opening. This art institution houses the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on the planet outside the Louvre. The museum of the Art Institute of Chicago is now internationally recognized as one of the leading fine-arts institutions in the United States.

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3. Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain

Birds eye view of Grant Park

Grant Park

Grant Park, which was orginially know as "Lake Park", got its offical name in 1901. The name "Grant Park" was given to the 312.98 acres of land to honor former US President Ulysses S. Grant. The park's area has been expanded several times through land reclamation, and was the cause of several disputes in the late 19th century and early 20th century over open space use. Grant Park is proudly known "Chicago's Front Yard". Famous sights located in Grant Park include Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. The park is also home to baseball diamonds, tennis courts, breathtaking gardens and various beloved Chicago festivals.

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Buckingham Fountain at night

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain's offical name is the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park's centerpiece, is located right along the lake of the well-known park. Opened to the public in 1927, commissioned by keen art collector and philanthropist Kate Sturges Buckingham as a memorial for her brother Clarence. The "wedding cake" style was designed by architect Edward H. Bennett, while the fountain’s sculptures, the four sets of decorative seahorses representing the four states bordering Lake Michigan, were created by French artist Marcel Loyau. Buckingham Fountain is one of the biggest fountains in the world and it puts on water shows featuring the fountain's center jet shooting water 150 feet into the air!

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4. The Chicago Theatre

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The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, was the first large and lavish movie place in America. It became the prototype for all others to come. Constructed in 1921 for $4 Million by theatre owners Barney and Abe Balaban and Sam and Morris Katz. Designed by Cornelius and George Rapp, It has become a landmark that symbolizes the city.

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5. North Avenue Beach

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North Avenue Beach is one of Chicago's most popular beaches, located near the North Side. North Avenue Beach was completed due to the initiative and underwent major improvements in 1939. Over the years the landscape of a park named Lincoln Park grew, due to landfill extensions in the 1930s, a major landfill addition stretched to North Avenue creating North Avenue Beach.

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6. Robie House

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Robie House is a residence designed for Frederick C. Robie by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in Hyde Park, a neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. Completed in 1910, the design and structure of the house, by Wright's modern design, came to be famously known as the "Prairie Style". Robie House is a strong representation of America's cultural heritage.

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7. Navy Pier

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Navy Pier

Municipal Pier, which was officially renamed to Navy Pier in 1927 and was opened to the public in July of 1916. Built by Charles Summer Frost, a nationally known architect, with a design based on Danial Burnham and Edward's 1909 Plan of Chicago. Navy Pier was renamed its official name to honor the naval veterans who served in World War I. Inside Navy Pier is home to some of the best Chicago restaurants, bars, food artisans, and specialty food shops.

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8. Willis Tower

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Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is a 110 story building in the heart of Downtown Chicago. Built in 1970 by architects Fazlor Rahman Khan and Bruce Graham. The idea to build Willis Tower came about when Sears Roebuck and company decided it needed central office space for its 350,00 employees. Designed by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. It is known that Willis Tower elevators operate as fast as 1,600 feet per minute being one of the fastest elevators in the world.

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9. Maggie Daley Park

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Maggie Daley Park was dedicated to Chicago's former mayor Richard J. Daley. The park was officially opened to the public in 2015 and is located in the northeastern part of Grant Park. The Park includes a new fieldhouse for indoor recreational activities, several outdoor amenities, picnic areas, and Grant Park's first playground.

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10. 360 Chicago