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Sears Tower Skydeck
233 S Wacker Dr # 3530, Chicago, IL
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A day out with the family in Chicago can take you on an adventure miles above for a birds eye view of the city or down underwater where the fish live! TravelSkoot invites to you explore the city of Chicago for a great day out for all!
Obviously the best view in town is from the Skydeck of the tallest building in the western hemisphere. This building happens to be Chicago's very own Sears Tower and it measures at an awesome 1,353 feet and allows you to see forty to fifty miles out on a clear day. From here, you can see all four states of Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Skydeck is also technologically advanced and internationally friendly as the "touch and tell" computers have the ability to narrate your view in 6 different languages. Children can also take advantage of the Skydeck with the kid-level displays in the educational kiosks.
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Come and taste just how sweet Chicago can really be with a guided chocolate walking tour where you will discover some of the city's best-kept tasty secrets. On the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit select chocolate shops and become familiar with the rich history of chocolate. This is also a great idea for social events such as: company outings, bachelorette parties, birthday parties and more. Chicago Chocolate Tours will also be hosting a "New England Chocolate Cruise" in Autumn, 2009 and a Mediterranean Cocoa Cruise in Spring, 2009.
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View the beautiful architecture of Chicago's towering buildings while aboard the River Cruise! This 90-minute tour along the Chicago River will help you understand the inner workings of the cities buildings while appreciating their great architecture. There are three boats to choose from, Chicago's First Lady, Chicago's Little Lady and Chicago's Fair Lady, all have open-air as well as indoor searing for your viewing pleasure. Bring the family or book early for groups of 20!
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Water, water everywhere and not a drop without adventure here at the Shedd Aquarium. Come and witness life under the sea with exhibits like "Waters of the World" where you can voyage through 90 different aquatic habitats from rivers to lakes and oceans as you learn about the marine life that dwells there. Or, get up-close to the sharks without fear at the "Wild Reef," exhibit. When planning your trip, be sure to check the aquarium's calendar of events online so you do not miss out on any special events that you might be interested in.
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Make Chicago your own funhouse at the Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze. This activity is great for adults and children. Located at the popular Navy Pier, you will enter the maze comprised of four thousand square feet of tunnels and mirrors and set to a Chicago Landscape theme. Here, you will travel though the mirror mazes, push your way through the "Big Squeeze" and help firefighters to stomp out the "Great Chicago Fire." All the while, you will experience the impressive funhouse special effects. Group sales and advance purchase tickets are also available for the Funhouse Maze.
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The Morton Arboretum - just 25 miles west of Chicago - is a conservation center, where visitors can immerse themselves in a beautiful setting of cultivated trees, shrubs and plants from around the world. Your home base is the Visitor Center, where you'll find all the information you need along with the Gingko Café and Restaurant. You can certainly explore the grounds on foot, but with 1700 acres to explore, you might want to try the Tram Ride first. Or ask for one of the "seasonal walks," a guided tour that changes according to the highlights of the particular time of year.
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The Hilton Lisle/Naperville hotel in Lisle, Illinois features beautifully appointed and elegant hotel rooms making sure to meet your every need. The hotel offers a conference center and banquet facility to meet all your personal and group needs. Included in the hotel is, Allgauer's restaurant where you will find award-winning cuisine and extraordinary atmosphere open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a spectacular Sunday Brunch! During your stay make sure to take full advantage of the on site pool to slash around in!
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