Top Tourist Attractions in Chicago

Chicago's landmarks—from its soaring skyscrapers to the curving shoreline

its vast lake—and its people exude an air of self-assurance and pride.

Chicago is a great example of what can be accomplished by hard work

perseverance in the United States, and a journey

there gives visitors a taste of the ideals of the American heartland.

1. Go on a boat ride along Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach; it's perfect on a hot day!

Check out one of the many museums like The Art Institute of Chicago or The Museum of Science and Industry.