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Don’t miss out on experiences at iconic, only-in-Chicago attractions, from architectural wonders to sky-high observation decks. CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER Catch boat, train, bus, and walking tours led by expert docents that reveal the city’s fascinating architectural history. The can’t-miss Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady glides past more than 50 landmarks. SKYDECK CHICAGO/THE LEDGE Marvel at sweeping views of the city and surrounding states from Skydeck Chicago, open daily on the Willis Tower’s 103rd floor. Dare to step out onto The Ledge, a series of glass balconies that hover 1,353 feet above the Loop. 360 CHICAGO/TILT Some of the city’s most panoramic lake views can be seen from 360 CHICAGO on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center. Get your thrills on TILT, a glass-enclosed ride that leans downward overlooking The Magnificent Mile. FREDERICK C. ROBIE HOUSE Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture must visit his Prairie-style 1910 masterpiece, the Robie House. Follow a guide through the light-filled Hyde Park home, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER Enter this gorgeous Chicago landmark and admire stained glass domes, colorful mosaics, and intricate stonework. Attend a free art exhibit, classical music recital, dance performance, and other events in this stunning public space that opened in 1897. CLOUD GATE Pose for a photo in lovely Millennium Park in front of artist Anish Kapoor’s shiny sculpture, affectionately known as “The Bean.” Its stainless-steel surface reflects the sky, the Chicago skyline, and the beauty of the surrounding park. MUSEUM CAMPUS The three gems of the lakefront Museum Campus — the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium — offer engaging, hands-on experiences. Get up-close to marine life, stand next to a giant dinosaur, and spy sparkling distant galaxies. BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN Be enchanted day or night by the dancing waters of this whimsical marble fountain in Grant Park, one of the largest fountains in the world. The ornate design was inspired by a fountain at France’s Palace of Versailles.
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