Mohsin Khaiyam (Senior Sub-Editor)

Known as the Windy City across the world, Chicago has a quite rich history and stunning architectural landscape. Everyone in their lives who has heard about Chicago has dreamed of visiting it at least once. While the city is located in Illinois, in the United States of America, the growth in international tourism has made it a prime location for travellers. If you happen to choose Chicago as your next travel destination, here are the places that you should definitely consider visiting.

1. Millennium Park

Nestled in the center of Chicago, Millennium Park captivates visitors with its unique blend of art, architecture, and nature. It has several attractions, including the famous cloud gate, more commonly known as The Bean. The bean reflects the city’s skyline in mesmerizing ways. Millennium Park has a lot to offer almost every type of person who wishes to travel there.

2. Navy Pier

On the shores of Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier stretches over 3,300 feet. The pier is an entertainment and fun symbol that is iconic to Chicago. The most attractive thing over there is the Ferris wheel, which grants a panoramic vista of the city and surroundings. Apart from this, you can also grab great food on the pier. The place has got everything, starting from food stalls to fine dining restaurants. Visiting the Navy Pier is surely a must.

3. Willis Tower

The Willis Tower, or Sears Tower, is a 110-story building. It is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and the tallest building in Chicago. You can get a view of the entire city from the Skydeck. The mesmerizing view of Lake Michigan and the city’s landscape will astound you. The deck also has a glass bottom that gives adrenaline rush to the visitors. The deck gives the visitors a hovering thrill as they are right above the streets of Chicago, hundreds of meters above.

4. The Art Institute of Chicago

A world-renowned museum, the Art Institute of Chicago boasts an extensive collection of over 300,000 artworks. The museum has several inspiring paintings, sculptures, and decorative artwork. Most people describe the AIC as a cultural gem. For those who love art and culture, this museum hosts Vincent van Gogh masterpieces, such as The Starry Night.

5. Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the very few free zoos in the USA. The zoo is a sanctuary that hosts around 1,100 animal species. Visitors living in urban areas can see lions, tigers, and bears at this zoo. It is also a sanctuary for a number of endangered animals. The zoo is a hotspot among people who have a keen interest in wildlife as well as nature. It is spread over an area of 35 acres and has been active since 1868. It further turned out to be the only free and privately managed zoo in the US with time.