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1. Navy Pier
Navy Pier draws more than 8.6 million visitors each year. It has rides, restaurants, shops, parks and boat tours, all within a 50-acre pier on Lake Michigan. Open year-round, it’s busiest in the summer months when there are open-air stalls selling souvenirs and weekly firework displays.
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2. McCormick Place
McCormick Place is both the biggest convention center in Chicago and the biggest one anywhere in the U.S. This vast, sprawling complex is an impressive feat of architecture and engineering that was founded well over half a century ago. Attend an event here to get a sense of its incredible scale.
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3. Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a 25-acre (10 hectare) park in the central Loop. Locals and tourists gather year-round for concerts, biking and jogging, and to admire the sculptures dotting the landscape.
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4. Soldier Field
Soldier Field has been one of Chicago’s most well-known landmarks since its construction in 1924 and is the oldest NFL stadium in the country.
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5. Grant Park
Grant Park is one of Chicago’s most loved and diverse public parks, with a host of family-friendly attractions and activities. It spreads across 319 acres (129 hectares) between Michigan Avenue and the banks of Lake Michigan. Grant Park is a scenic area blessed with everything from concert venues and museums to public art, statues and well-groomed lawns. Walk along wide tree-lined promenades dissecting the park.
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Ameristar Casino East Chicago
Why not try your luck with a visit to Ameristar Casino East Chicago during your time in East Chicago? While you're in the area, find time to visit its casinos.
Indiana Harbor
Explore the waterfront in East Chicago with a trip to Indiana Harbor. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Marktown Historic District
You can find out about the history of East Chicago with a stop at Marktown Historic District. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.
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