Elite Traveler May-June 2016

EXPLORE CHICAGO

Overlooking LakeMichigan in the heart of theMidwest, theWindy City is the birthplace of the skyscraper and bursting withmuseums, art and architecture. Photographer TimKlein shows us around his home city Through a lens Chicago, US

John Hancock Center On a clear day book a table at The Signature Room at the 95th atop the John Hancock Center. It has the best views of the city. signatureroom.com

Art Institute of Chicago (left) Great for a rainy weekday. Among the 300,000 works of art, Impressionist and Post-Impressionists are in its permanent collection. artic.edu Hurricane Harbor (right) Just the place to indulge your inner child. Large pools and lazy rivers, the half-million-gallon wave pool at Hurricane Harbor makes king-sized waves. sixflags.com/greatamerica

Chicago River If you’re in Chicago on the day of the St Patrick’s Day parade head to Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive to see the Chicago River transformed. It is dyed green by the Journeymen Plumber’s Local Union. Don’t worry, the fish-friendly dye is long gone by nightfall.

Photos: Tim Klein