Chicago Chicago is the third populous

Chicago

Chicago is the third populous city in the U. S. ; the largest metropolis in Illinois, which lie along the coast of lake Michigan. Chicago is often called the "Second City" or "City of Winds": a "second city" means the leadership in the economic plan (after New York), and the nickname "the windy city" it was due to the hesitation of local authorities (and not due to strong winds, as many think).

Millennium Park Urban green oasis with an area of 100 thousand m 2 in downtown Chicago. It was created in the beginning of the XXI century and almost immediately gained popularity for its original design, the convenience and beauty of the landscape. Scattered throughout the Park unusual sculptures, art objects and installations. On-site exhibitions of contemporary art. Under the Park is a railway station and a large underground Parking.

Navy Pier The promenade stretching along lake Michigan for a few hundred meters. The pier was built in the early XX century for purely practical purposes – logistics, river and lake. Parallel was commissioned tourist ferries. Very soon the residents have chosen this place and began to organize picnics there. Over time, there is a café, landscaped playgrounds, gardens, shops and attractions.

The art institute of Chicago School and Museum was founded in 1879 by the organization of American artists. In 1893, the organization received the new building that houses so far. The Museum exhibits a rich collection of Impressionists (Monet, Renoir, Cezanne), as well as works by Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and many other worthy artists. Also in the art Institute of Chicago, you can see exhibitions of weapons, photographs, African art and Asian culture.

The Adler Planetarium Cosmic theatre and Museum, built by the retired businessman max Adler. The first visitors were taken to the planetarium in 1930. Thanks to generous cash infusions former businessman, for the exhibition were purchased by navigation and astronomical mechanisms in large enough quantities. The Chicago planetarium is the first planetarium in the United States.

Willis tower The Chicago skyscraper that was the tallest in the world until 2009 (then the championship moved to the Sears tower). It should be noted that Chicago has always built the highest skyscrapers in America. The Willis tower is 110 floors, the height of the building is 442 meters, and with antennas on the roof – 527 meters. The main architect of this ambitious project led by Bruce Graham. Design up to the 90 th floor system supports a powerful internal support.

Zoo «Lincoln Park» Zoo on the shores of lake Michigan, one of the oldest in the New world. It opened in the mid-nineteenth century. Now the zoo is one of the most popular attractions of Chicago, he works seven days a week, very convenient schedule. Animals have a comfortable and natural habitat, sometimes it seems that they just wander among the trees and can easily approach the visitors.

Chicago cultural center Complex, featuring exhibitions, presentations, screenings and other cultural events. Also here is the children's choir of Chicago. The center opened in the late nineteenth century. First, it housed the Chicago public library and the Union veterans. Later, both organizations moved to other places, and the building received the status of urban cultural centre, open to all comers.