Visitors can speed up to the 103rd floor in 70 seconds by elevator and see a panoramic view that extends as far as Wisconsin and Michigan in good weather conditions. A piece entitled ‘Universe’ by sculptor Alexander Calder can be found in the lobby.

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This museum ranks high on the list of Chicago’s attractions because of the interactive presentation of science and technology that help make a visit a “hands-on experience” in the true sense of the word.

Among other things, visitors can board a model of a World War II submarine, walk down a reconstructed street from around 1900, marvel at a 16-foot walk-through human heart, ride in the cage of a coal mine or enter a flight simulator to be catapulted into space. Perhaps you’d rather take a journey through your body or discover the mysteries and secrets of Egypt’s Pyramids.

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100 stories, rising 1,127 feet skyward, have earned the John Hancock Building, built in 1870, the nickname “Big John”.

Visitors not suffering from vertigo can enjoy views of the city and Lake Michigan from the Skydeck on the 94th floor at the Hancock Observatory (http://www.hancock-observatory.com) or take the high-speed elevator up to the 95th floor, where “The 95th” is the highest restaurant in the city, with no less dizzying prices. The “Signature Lounge” (http://www.signatureroom.com), on the 96th floor, offers a much more affordable panoramic view, ideal for enjoying the illuminated skyline over an evening cocktail.

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This government building is among the most controversial of Chicago’s modern buildings. Completed in 1985 by Helmut Jahn, the 17-story round glass structure has been ridiculed for looking like a crash-landed spaceship.
Those who focused more on its functionality joked about it as “Thompson’s Folly” (after Governor Jim Thompson, who commissioned the building) because of the exorbitant costs and the initial problems with the air conditioning system and the intense sunlight, necessitating workers to wear gloves in the winter and sunglasses in the summer.

The building not only houses offices, but also shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as an art gallery well worth a visit. Various events attract the young and old to the Center with its futuristic feel.

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Lincoln Park Zoo, is one of the most superb in the U.S., has free entrance with an adjacent petting zoo and miniature farm. Numerous attractions and recreational activities – for example,
golf, mini-golf and tennis, swimming, horseback riding and paddle boats – are available in Chicago’s largest park, founded on the lake shore in 1868. Free-flying birds can be seen in the rookery, renovated by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907. Flora from around the world can be seen in the lovely greenhouses of the Lincoln Park Conservatory. There are also three yacht harbors in the park available for the public.

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Housed in a building that is a classicist showpiece, the Museum of Natural History promises a journey of discovery for both young and old.

Only a fraction of the 16 million exhibits can be shown at once. They are organized thematically and guide visitors through the world of dinosaurs with the world’s largest dinosaur skeleton or into ancient Egypt with a faithful copy of a Pharaoh’s tomb, for example. No less exciting are the superbly presented annual exhibits.

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This nine-story and former department store was designed in 1906 by Louis H. Sullivan, one of the bold innovators of the Chicago School, and still stands as a model of skyscraper architecture.

The functionality of the steel frame construction is heightened aesthetically by the design of the façade. The height of the building is emphasized by the vertical lines above the cast-iron entry portal. Within the department store, slender columns pick up on the vertical lines again. The store was closed in February 2007.

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In addition to the world’s third-largest collection of Impressionist paintings, the museum has extensive collections of European art dating back as far as the Middle Ages, including works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, El Greco, Chagall, Picasso and Matisse.

Additional galleries are devoted to Asian and African art, architecture, photography, textiles and prints. In the Kraft Education Center, children can play interactive games. Artists such as Edward Hopper and Grant Wood represent modern American art.

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In earlier times, fishermen found the land too hot so they used to gut their catch at sea – always in the same place, which was not without consequences. The stingrays loved the leftovers and returned again and again until eventually they did not go away. This was more or less the time that Stingray City was born.

Stingray City is now one of the most important tourist attractions in the Caribbean. Only on Antigua can you find anything similar. In Stingray City, divers can swim amongst the stingrays or feed the very trusting sea creatures their favorite food, squid. The stingrays do not have any teeth, they suck up their food. Underwater experts therefore have nothing to fear, but you should make sure that you do not step on one of the well-disguised stingrays that often float just above the sea floor. Then their tail shoots up in a knee-jerk reaction and can result in a very painful sting.

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Pedro’s Castle is the oldest building on the island, and legend has it that it was constructed in 1635. Other theories claim that the building was erected by an Englishman in 1780. Either way, this national symbol was named after the settler and, allegedly, the first constructor, Pedro Gomez. The castle was designed to protect the residents from fearsome pirate attacks.

Furthermore, the building is considered the birthplace of democracy on the islands. It was here in 1831 that the decision was made to vote for elected representatives. Many years later it became known for the abolishment of slavery. After two fires, the government restored the complex in its original style. In addition to the 20-minute film on the history of the castle, which is shown in the Multimedia Theater, you can visit the castle and the spectacular gardens or taste the specialities of the local cuisine in the adjoining Café Pedro. The “Hurricane Ivan Memorial” in memory of the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan on September 12, 2004 has recently been erected.

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