Name: 35 Things to do in Chicago | Top Attractions Travel Guide
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As a die hard fan of the Chicago Blackhawks
and Chicago Cubs, sports is what first brought

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However, over the years I've come to appreciate
the phenomenal architecture, food scene, entertainment

and cultural options the city has to offer.

I was excited to be taking Audrey here for
the first time.

The following is a guide to the city's top
attractions.

Sit back and enjoy the top 35 things to do
in Chicago!

A really great way to enjoy the architecture
here in Chicago is to take a river walk.

Chicago River is lined with truly impressive
buildings on either side and you can just

We got to see buildings like Marina City,
Trump Tower, and Wrigley Building.

This was by far one of our favorite things
to do in

Alternatively, if you're not up for a walk,
architecture river tours are a fun way to

If you find yourself here during the summer
months kayaking is a popular activity.

Now we are here at The Bean which is also
known as Cloud Gate.

This is a really cool sculpture by Init Kapur
and as you can see people are having lots

The Crown Fountain is a cool interactive sculpture
located in Millennium Park.

It's a nice escape from the heat and you'll
find lots of kids splashing around in the

Summer is a great time to be in Chicago because
of all the free events that take place in

We managed to catch a free movie and some
concerts during our stay.

Art lovers will enjoy the Art Institute of
Chicago, which holds the work of great artists

Taking in a Chicago Cubs baseball game at
Wrigley field is a must for anyone who visits

The Cubs are called the lovable losers and
last won a World Series when the Ottoman Empire

was still in power but that doesn't stop the
die hard fans from rooting for them.

You can't come to Chicago and not eat deep-dish
pizza!

During our week here we ate at many pizzerias
in town including Lou Malnati's, Giordano's,

Formerly known as the Sears Tower, Willis
Tower is now the 2nd tallest building in the

It happened to be a very foggy day when we
visited so we got some cool photos.

It has a beautiful campus and there are several
noteworthy buildings.

We're going to give you a bit of a tour right
now.

Many of the buildings at the University of
Chicago were designed in the Gothic style;

for a perfect example of this, step inside
the beautiful Rockefeller Chapel.

Then be sure to wander the rest of the campus
where the buildings are covered in ivy.

The campus is also home to the Oriental Institute
where the public can view an extensive collection

Right now we are visiting the Osaka Garden
here in Chicago.

It is a very tranquil place with lots of little
paths that you can walk down.

It is just a really nice escape from the city.

The Osaka Garden is located in Jackson Park
which is in Chicago's South Side.

This Chicago neighborhood was made famous
by the movie Wicker Park starring Josh Hartnett

If you visit the neighborhood today you'll
find it has a very hipster feel, with lots

Humboldt Park is a little far removed from
the downtown area so it's not as popular with

visitors, however, it's a really great place
to soak in nature.

You can wander around the pond, catch a pick
up game of baseball, or grab a bite from one

of the many food trucks parked in the area.

For a chance to come face to face with dinosaurs,
head over to the Field Museum.

This museum is home to the largest and most
complete T-Rex to have ever been found and

Right next door is the Shedd Aquarium which
is a popular attraction for families.

We're here now at the United Center, home
of the Chicago Blackhawks.

I'm hanging out here with Jonathan Toews,
the current captain.

This team has been immensely successful lately.

They've won two Stanley Cups recently in 2010
and 2013 and I think they may have a dynasty

Now someday I'd love to see a Toews and Kane
statue here.

While in the city, we also got to visit a
cool art installation called "Borders".

It's located in the Solti Gardens at Grant
Park and we had fun trying to blend in with

We're here now at Buckingham Fountain and
I know I'm dating myself a bit here by saying

this but for fans of Married with Children
this is the fountain that was used in the

Having already gone up the Willis Tower by
day, we decided to visit the John Hancock

The city really dazzles from the 94th floor.

The Navy Pier is a fun place to visit on a
weekend.

The pier is lined with fun rides including
a giant Ferris Wheel, a wave swing, and a

There are a number of free attractions in
Chicago.

Now we're going to check it out and I'm hoping
to spot a polar bear.

While visiting we spotted lots of animals
including lions, tigers, and rhinos.

Afterwards we headed over to conservatory.

Located in the north end of the city, North
Avenue Beach is a popular hangout spot with

You'll find people jogging, playing sports,
and working on their tans.

For improvise comedy there's no better place
than The Second City.

This theater troupe has seen some pretty big
names pass through.

We're in for a bit of a strange evening today.

We're going to be playing a game called Trapped
in a Room with a Zombie.

Basically we're going to get locked in a room
for sixty minutes with a Zombie and a whole

We have one hour to try and figure out clues
to escape the room before the Zombie is set

The zombie is going to be chained to the wall
and every five minutes releases another foot.

We need to try and solve this game quickly
otherwise the Zombie is going to be loose