{"id":229792,"date":"2024-06-22T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/visit-chicago-points-miles\/"},"modified":"2024-06-22T10:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T14:00:08","slug":"visit-chicago-points-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/visit-chicago-points-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"United States: a weekend to visit Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our August 14, 2022 article has been updated with new activities and more money-saving tips.<\/p>\n

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Located in the United States, Chicago has something for everyone. Between cultural visits, restaurants, outings and parks, you’ll find that your weekend goes by too fast!<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the city’s top tourist attractions with the Go City: Chicago All-Inclusive Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Visit the Loop’<\/em> s bustling business district to take the pulse. Watch the train go by and climb to the top of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) for its Skydeck<\/a>. This skyscraper is an icon of the city and is one of the highest in the world.<\/p>\n

The alternative to this observatory is the 360 Chicago Observation deck<\/a>, which offers an equally superb view.<\/p>\n

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The walk along the Chicago River is enjoyable, and taking a cruise has become a must. We take the time to listen to the roar of the horns, the subways, to observe the architecture of its towers. It is a special atmosphere that we invite you to experience.<\/p>\n

The alternative is to use the water cabs, which give you a similar, but stealthier view.<\/p>\n

Bonus: take the evening stroll for a magnificent sunset over the skyscrapers!<\/p>\n

We suggest this 90-minute night cruise on the river and lakefront<\/a> or this 40-minute cruise on Lake Michigan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Chicago is famous for its thick tomato pizza: Chicago style or deep dish pizza,<\/strong> baked in a high pan and generously topped with tomatoes and cheese.<\/p>\n

Go for Lou Malnati’s<\/a> or Gino’s East<\/a>, which are among the best.<\/p>\n

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Chicago’s Navy Pier is a fun walk that the whole family can enjoy. Every Wednesday at 9:30<\/span> pm and Saturday at 10:15 pm<\/span>, a fireworks display takes place.<\/p>\n

You can take a ride on the Ferris wheel, visit the Chicago Children’s museum<\/a>, or sit down at one of the bars or restaurants. Or come to the Lobster Festival in September!<\/p>\n

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With the 360 Chicago view, on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center over Lake Michigan and the city skyline, you can find a thrill ride, as if you were teetering off the edge of the building.<\/p>\n

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There are many museums to see in Chicago. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n