Once you have picked up your rental car when you arrive in Chicago and pick up your rental car it may be hard to decide what things you should do first. There are so many great things to see and do you and your travelling companions are sure to have a memorable trip.

You might what to begin your trip to the windy city by getting an overview f the entire city when you are 1,000 feet above the city either in the sears Tower Skydeck or the John Hancock Observatory. You will be able to take part in boat tours that depart from Navy Pier and will point out various interesting parts of city. If boating is not your thing you can enjoy tour bus trips that will also show off several interesting points in the city.

If you are really up for some power shopping then you most definitely need to check out the Magnificent Mile. You will find that many of Chicago’s top retail establishments can be found in the Magnificent Mile. Along with fantastic shopping options you will find unbelievable hotels to stay in, gorgeous gardens and perfect examples of the architecture that Chicago is famous for.

You can also take in any number of amateur and professional sports team’s games as well as having fun at amusement parks like Six Flags. There are all types of unique eating establishments in Chicago. A simple search on the internet will lead you to many more things that you can do while on your vacation.

Chicago, a city full of things to do and see also has some great hotels to suit all budgets.

For business guests or tourists try the Swissotel a four star hotel with rave reviews for many of its returning customers, this hotel offers everything you would expect from a top class hotel. The 661 rooms all offer amazing views of either the cities beautiful skyline, or of Lake Michigan itself. The average nightly rate is around $120, but package deals can be found if you book in advance or online.

If you are really wanting to splurge on somewhere you will remember for a lifetime then nothing quite compares to the spectacular Peninsula Chicago hotel. This 5 star hotel features 333 luxuriously decorated rooms, all filled with high tech equipment. The marble bathrooms also include a personal TV above the tub, so you can relax in style. A room here will set you back $385 a night but if you can afford it, it is money well spent.

And for the budget conscious traveller why not check out the Days Inn Chicago. It provides everything you need to have a comfortable trip away. Rooms start from just $70 and this even includes a complimentary European breakfast with waffles – yummy!

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When you are with your family in your Chicago car rental, you better have a plan. There is nothing worse than having your kids moping and your spouse nagging about having absolutely nothing to do in this Great City. Chicago, also known as “The Windy City” is a great place to travel to and this claim is backed by the hundreds of thousands of visitors that come every single year. So without further ado, let’s get you something to do.

One of the best places to go to in Chicago is the Lincoln Park Zoo. This is one of the oldest zoological facilities in the country and is the most updated. Your kids will jump with joy as they watch swinging monkeys and frolicking tigers roam around in a completely natural habitat. This is definitely a “must see” on any tourist’s “to do list”.

If you and your family worked up a good appetite, you may want to get some good grub in you. Take your loved ones to Giordiano’s World Famous Stuffed Pizza. This restaurant that was opened in 1967 is one of the best “Chicago Style” pizza places around. Don’t think that the pizza is the only thing to make your mouth water on the menu. If you love spaghetti or other pasta dishes, this place is for you.

Once you put the kids to bed, go out for a night on the town with your spouse at the Funky Buddha Lounge. This upbeat nightclub is known to have the best Djs in the city and oozes with a comfortable dance floor with hip hop funk to R&B music, guaranteed to give you and your spouse a great time.