By Eric Smith
Things to Do in North Chicago
is the largest city in the Midwestern
United States. In the north part of Chicago you can see a world-class zoo or view the city from 94 stories up. You can also enjoy a popular Lake Michigan pier or explore an outstanding art museum and beautiful botanic gardens. There are many fun things to do in north Chicago.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Take a short jaunt to the north downtown and visit one of America's best zoos. Hear roaring lions and watch gorillas frolic in their enclosures. Cool off on a warm summer day in the penguin house and see King, Chinstrap and Rockhopper penguins. See one of the largest polar bear exhibits in the world and observe polar bears through underwater windows.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
www.lpzoo.org
John Hancock Observatory
Ride an elevator to the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center and look out over all of Chicagoland. See all the way to Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan on clear days. Feel the wind on an open air skywalk. Tour the History Wall and learn about Chicago's past. Grab a cup of coffee in the Lavazza Cafe at the observatory.
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(888) 875-8439
www.hancock-observatory.com/en
Navy Pier
Visit the most famous pier on Chicago's north side to ride a 150-foot Ferris wheel. Play miniature golf or ride a musical carousel. Listen to band music in the Beer Garden. Attend a play in the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Or take a boat cruise along the Chicago lakefront.
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-7437
www.navypier.com
Art Institute of Chicago
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, one of America's top art museums. View the works of John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper and other renowned American painters. See a rare group of 15th century Spanish and Italian paintings. Or admire more than 200 photographs by Edward Weston. You can also pick up framed art, books and other gifts in the Museum Shop.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603-6404
(312) 443-3600
www.artic.edu/aic
Chicago Botanic Garden
Stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden and see water lilies in bloom in the aquatic garden. The 385-acre garden is situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. Admire the bonsai collection and the English oak meadow. Stop in the Japanese garden and the rose garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5440
www.chicago-botanic.org
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About the Author:
Eric Smith has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has published articles on various websites. Smith specializes in a wide variety of topics, particularly health, travel and business. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oakland University.
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Photo by: Esben Ehrenskjold at sxc.hu
