Chicago has been around a long time and has some interesting people, places and events happen over the years. For a great place to get a solid over view of the city head over to the Chicago History Museum . They have a the Chicago: Crossroads of America exhibit that has some amazing pieces of history and the stories to go with them. The museum all around has some great multimedia presentations and interactive exhibits. Check out the old steam engine train, or visit a replica of an old jazz club. They have a mock store showing all the old time fashions.

There is also much history in the buildings and parks of the city. Union Station for instance is a historical landmark of Chicago. In the 40s this old train depot had about 300 trains coming and going each day. Thousands of passengers would fill the terminal as they went about their busy lives. There are still many commuter trains that come through on a daily basis but most of them don’t make the stop at the Great Hall which is the historical part dating back to 1925. It is a beautiful building with marble walls and floors, tall columns and torches made out of bronze.

Another turn of the century gem is the Buckingham Fountain . This famous fountain is one of the largest in the world. It puts on a grand water show every 20 minutes and at night it is all lit up with beautiful glowing lights that make it look like a big watery wedding cake. The fountain represents the states that surround Lake Michigan, with four horses, one for each state. Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. It was also to have a bit of Louis XIV’s flair with keeping in mind his gardens of Versailles when designing the fountain. This is the perfect evening getaway for lovers. So get out of the luxury hotels chicago has and visit the historical pink marble fountain. You will love it.

Historical Sites in Chicago is a post from: Philippine Butterfly

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