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61 EW AAO 2016 While in the Windy City, stop by one of the museums or other attractions Adler Planetarium 1300 South Lake Shore Drive 312-922-7827 www.adlerplanetarium.org The Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and has three different theaters with a number of shows and daily programming. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prices range from $12 for general admission for adults to $24.95 for the basic pass to $29.95 and $34.95 for types of all-access passes. 360 Chicago Observation Deck 875 North Michigan Avenue www.360chicago.com On the 94th floor of downtown's John Hancock Center, take in views of Chicago and the Magnificent Mile. The observation deck is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Prices are $20 for adults and $13 for children ages 3–11. Visitors may want to try TILT, the experience that extends visitors over the Magnificent Mile and Chicago for a downward facing view. Millennium Park 201 East Randolph Street 312-742-1168 www.cityofchicago.org Visit Chicago's Millennium Park, a 24.5-acre park in the middle of the city, with museums, events, and works of art. Cloud Gate www.cityofchicago.org This sculpture, often referred to as "The Bean," was designed by Anish Kapoor. It is made of stainless steel plates welded together and is 66 feet long by 33 feet high. It features a 12-foot-high arch with a "gate" to the chamber beneath the sculpture, with the entire structure providing reflections of Chicago's skyline and the sky. Crown Fountain www.cityofchicago.org This fountain features two 50-foot glass block towers with a reflecting pool between them. The towers show video images to represent the social spectrum of Chicago citizens. It was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. Jay Pritzker Pavilion www.cityofchicago.org The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a 120-foot-high concert venue in Millennium Park, with a stainless steel structure designed by Frank Gehry. Completed in 2004, the pavilion has 4,000 seats, with about 7,000 lawn seats. Lurie Garden www.luriegarden.org Lurie Garden is located within Millennium Park and was designed by Gustafson Guthrie Nichol, Piet Oudolf, and Robert Israel. Visi- tors are welcome to take guided tours (from May to September) or self-guided tours of the gardens. The garden pays homage to the motto of the city, "Urbs in Horto" or "City in a Garden." This garden has a 15-foot-high "shoulder" hedge, a footbridge, and the physical repre- sentation of Carl Sandburg's descrip- tion of the "City of Big Shoulders." Shedd Aquarium 1200 South Lake Shore Drive 312-939-2438 www.sheddaquarium.org The Shedd Aquarium has thousands of aquatic animals to see, including stingrays, dolphins, sea lions, turtles, and many others. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week in the winter). There are also a number of exhibits and special experiences to explore. The Field Museum 1400 South Lake Shore Drive 312-922-9410 www.fieldmuseum.org The Field Museum was originally called the Columbian Museum of Chicago and opened in 1893. It aims to explore how the world came to be and how it can be made better. The museum is open daily (except Christ- mas) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Willis Tower 233 South Wacker Drive 312-875-0066 theskydeck.com Formerly the Sears Tower, when this tower was completed in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world. The tower features 108 stories, coming in at 1,451 feet. The Skydeck allows visitors a trip up to floor 103. "The Ledge" experience is 1,353 feet in the air, with glass boxes that expand 4.3 feet from the Skydeck for unique views of the city. General admission prices are $22 for adults and $14 for children. A visit to the Willis Tower is included in a number of tour pack- ages around the city. From October to February, the Willis Tower is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EW Chicago attractions Source: Choose Chicago

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