Top 5 Things To Do in Chicago

By Shauna Connolly

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Chicago is a huge place to explore, so to help you narrow down the top 5 things to do while you’re there, take a look at our top 5 things to do in Chicago list. These five attractions will create great memories and experiences for you to tell all your family and friends about and will last a lifetime too.

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1. Cloud Gate (The Bean)

Take the perfect selfie at the Chicago Cloud Gate (Bean) sculpture with its 168 highly polished stainless steel plates, and capture the beautiful reflection of the of Chicago skyline while you’re at it! Perfect for all of the family and when you’re finished, enjoy the surrounding attractions.

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2. Skydeck

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Scared of heights? Test yourself at the Willis Tower. Take the elevator up 1600 feet in the air and admire the breath taking views of up to 50 miles away, including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Step out onto the Ledge, a 1.5 inch thick glass floor balcony which extends four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower. Don’t forget to look down!

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3. Shedd Aquarium

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#DidYouKnow when southern sea otters disappeared along the Pacific coast, so did many of the kelp beds? Sea otters are especially fond of the soft, succulent insides of sea urchins, which graze on kelp and, if left unchecked, can level these underwater forests. A wide variety of animals besides sea otters depend on this habitat, from sea stars and snails to bald eagles and gray whales, as well as kelp bass and rockfish species important to sport and commercial fisheries. We depend on kelp forests too. The sturdy strands of these giant algae slow powerful ocean currents, protecting coastlines from storm surges and erosion. 🌱🌱🌱#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek #keystonespecies #otterlyimportant #soaw

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Open to the public since 1930; take a dive down to the Shedd Aquarium and pay a visit to their 32,000 animals ranging from Beluga whales and turtles to otters and sharks! Explore the exhibits such as the Amazon rising and the Caribbean Reef which offer a fun educational experience.

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4. The Field Museum

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Looks like SUE came out on top in our poll! SUE, the largest, best-preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found measures 40.5 feet long from snout to tail and 13 feet tall at the hip. Here's a quick look at what SUE was like during her time on Earth. Eyesight: On SUE's skull, her eye sockets faced forward, as do those of most other predators and scavengers. This means SUE had good depth perception and could tell how far away her next meal was. Hearing: Her inner ear structure tells us that T. rex like SUE had terrific hearing and a heightened sense of equilibrium and balance. SUE could clearly hear potential prey approaching. Sense of smell: Based on the length of SUE's snout and the size of the odor-detecting region in her brain, scientists think that SUE had a keen sense of smell. She would've had no problem sniffing out carrion or potential prey, but likely hunted by sight more than scent. Bite Force: SUE's serrated teeth were perfect for biting through flesh and bone. Their backwardly curved shape also prevented struggling meals from escaping. Estimates of a T. rex's bite force place it higher than the largest living animal known today. Speed & Agility: As a rule in nature, extremely large animals like elephants are not as fast as mid-sized animals like horses or antelope. That's why scientists think that SUE's top speed was probably only a fast walk of 15 mph or lessβ€”still faster than most of her prey. For more on SUE, visit the link in our bio! (or here https://vimeo.com/50162654) #Trex #Tyrannosaurusrex #Dinosaur #SUE #FieldMuseum #NaturalHistory #Museum #Chicago

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Go on a trip back in time and explore the 4 billion years of Life on Earth in The Field Museum’s Evolving Planet. Immerse yourself in history and investigate the remains of the mummies or the bones of Sue, the world’s largest, most complete T. rex.

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5. Brookfield Zoo

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Make sure to visit Brookfield Zoo and its 450 species of animals! Take the time to explore the 216 acres by hopping on board the zoo’s open-air Motor Safari trams and take a narrated tour of the entire zoo. Visit the Big Cats walkway and meet some of the world's largest felines. Welcome to the Jungle!

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