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Bangkok, Thailand
  • Resident population: 5,658,953 Annual visitors: 10,350,000 (est.)
  • Major features: temples, palaces, nightlife
  • 31,252 TripAdvisor reviews of 701 accommodations, 199 attractions and 613 restaurants
Bangkok is a city to overload the senses. Streets are crowded by tuk-tuks (motorized tri-shaws) and the occasional elephant weaving through congested traffic.
Best fare found from Baltimore to Chicago: $188

Things to Do: Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

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Museum of Science and Industry
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 515 attractions in Chicago

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to do. If you are going to visit the Chicago Museum...

Attraction type: Science museum; Ship
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Tribune Tower
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 515 attractions in Chicago

The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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Oak Street Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 515 attractions in Chicago

Great place for water sports and biking.

Attraction type: Beach
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Lake Michigan
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #70 of 515 attractions in Chicago

Chicago's source of water (and means of disposal for treated sewage!), port access to the Atlantic via the Saint Lawrence seaway and summertiime playground.  Many beaches in the city.  Please heed...

Attraction type: Lake
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Odyssey II
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #109 of 515 attractions in Chicago

Large cruise boat sailing from Navy Pier is a popular venue for corporate lunch and dinner cruises.

Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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Kathy Osterman Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #124 of 515 attractions in Chicago

Very popular neighborhood beach just beyond the northern terminus of Lincoln Park and the Lakeshore Dirve.

Attraction type: Beach
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Windy
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #131 of 515 attractions in Chicago

Lake Michigan is home to this 148-foot-long, schooner. The ship is docked at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Ship
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Ohio Street Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #158 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Beach
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Wateriders
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #176 of 515 attractions in Chicago

This day-tour company offers guided kayak and rowboat tours of Chicago.

Attraction type: River
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Spoon
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #213 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Bubbly Creek
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #266 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: River
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Jackson Park Beach
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #285 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Beach; Lake
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The Spirit of Chicago
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #425 of 515 attractions in Chicago

I went on my first Spirit cruise on the fourth of July, it was a dinner cruise and i absolutley loved it.  We got there early and were able to board early and ate the buffet right away before the...

Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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The Gramercy
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Foster Avenue Beach
Attraction type: Beach; Park
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