May it be chilling winters or the bright sun Chicago is one city, which is rock steady to offer a fun filled entertainment all year round. The architecture of the city makes it very easily accessible than most cities of the world. Starting with a drive with the Mercury Chicago's Skyline Cruises located at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive is a fun and romantic way to see the city and the sunset. The two-hour sunset trip departs -depending on the season and the weather at 7:30 pm . At 9 pm , the boat stops so you can view the lights of Buckingham Fountain. So, this is another way of entertainment. Navy Pier near Ritz Carlton Chicago is one of Chicago 's most attractive and entertaining sights, this 50 acre pier and waterfront property houses a 15-story Ferris wheel, a carousel, a glass enclosed atrium, as well as the Chicago Children's Museum, 3-D IMAX Theater, and an ice rink. Every Wednesday and Thursday night fireworks and all summer concert series, as well as numerous events take place. Moreover, there are also daily boat cruises. If you are shopaholics you will obviously like to spend some time and money in Chicago 's varied shopping centers, districts and malls. One place you will definitely go is Magnificent Mile. This grandly named stretch of Michigan Avenue by the cross roads of The Westin Michigan Ave Chicago and Hilton International runs the Chicago River north to Lincoln Park. ‘Magnificent Mile,' as it's widely known, is a shopper's paradise: you can find everything from the swankiest upscale boutiques to chain stores. If you're looking something for entertainment, something different or perhaps a few sights that reflect the "real" Chicago more than its tourist facade, start with the Best of the Rest. Chicago is a splendid city for the arts. The Shubert Auditorium, Chicago, Oriental, and Goodman theaters -- Chicago bases for Broadway-scale shows -- are complemented by more than 75 small neighborhood-based theaters where young actors polish their skills. The Lyric Opera plays to houses that are always sold out; the Chicago Opera Theatre near Hotel Monaco Chicago augments the Lyric's repertoire with a spring season of smaller works. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra gives excellent performances; enjoy the Ravinia Festival and the Grant Park outdoor concerts that draw huge crowds in summer while sitting over the plush rooms of Le Meridien Chicago . Music lovers hungry for more turn to smaller performing groups: Music of the Baroque, Bella Voce, the Oriana Singers, and dozens more. Dance aficionados enjoy performances of outstanding companies, including the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago . In Chicago , the parks are alive and bursting with fun! Culture, sports, education...and a whole lot of fun with neighbors, families and friends...bring millions of people into Chicago 's parks. An established summer tradition, the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus celebrates another stellar season. These free concerts provide a range of programming, from standard classics to contemporary American music. Whether you're jazzed up, looking for the blues or you've strapped on your dan cing shoes, Chicago 's got the answer to your nightlife whims. Continued -->> |
