The city of Chicago welcomes 50 million visitors each year and offers many attractions. The top Chicago attractions are well worth a visit, and many of these will be worth crossing off your list more than once. Read on to learn more. Here are some places that you can’t miss: Navy Pier, Navy Yard Beach, Art Institute of Chicago, and Willis Tower.

Willis Tower

Located in the city of Chicago, the Willis Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world. You can ride in an elevator to the top floor to view Chicago from above. The ride takes about 70 seconds and takes you to the Skydeck Chicago observation deck. At 1,729 feet (527 m) tall, it is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier shopping district, with upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, chic restaurants, and posh hotels. The area is home to several notable buildings, including the terra cotta Wrigley Building, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, and the historic Chicago Water Tower. Other notable buildings include the John Hancock Center, which is home to an observation deck and fine dining.

Art Institute

You may want to include the Art Institute of Chicago among your Chicago sightseeing list. This popular museum is located east of the Loop and is accessible by multiple transportation methods. The Brown, Green, and Orange lines stop at the Adams/Wabash underground station. The Red and Blue lines stop at Monroe underground station. Buses are also plentiful and … READ MORE ...