My first day there, I took a quick stroll (although there was nothing quick about it) to Navy Pier. For $6, I hopped onto the ferris wheel, modeled after the very first ferris wheel, which was built in Chicago in 1893. This 7-minute ride took me up 150 feet with some neat views of the city.
Another stop I made it to was the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) Skydeck. My ears popped 4 times while taking the elevator up to the 99th story. (The Tower is 103 stories - but the top is closed until July for renovations.)
The cost is $14.95 for general adult admission and for $5 more you can get an audio tour. Look around online and at tourist boards, I found coupons for free audio tours with purchase of admission ticket. I enjoyed the audio tour, because instead of just looking out at the city, it pointed out the important and interesting buildings and their significance.
I think I will save the other things I did for tomorrow's post.
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