Christmas Light Shows in the City of Chicago

Downtown Chicago is magically decorated with Christmas during the Holiday Season. Walk or drive down Michigan Avenue, known as the Magnificent Mile, and be enchanted by the light show. The City of Chicago Christmas Tree is lit and in display on Daley Plaza, along with Santa Claus and the German Christmas Market.. The grand department store stores, including Macy's the the stores at Water Tower Place have filled their display windows with delightful Christmas scenes and decorations.

THE La SALLE BANK WINTER WONDER FEST ant NAVY PIER
Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois
December 8, 2006 - January 7, 2007
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Navy Pier will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, a main town square and wintertime decorations. An ice skating and an in-line skating rink will be featured, in addition to large-scale inflatable games, including a bungee run and slides. Santa Claus and his toy-making elves will listen to children's wishes at Santa's Holiday Village atop a mountain.

HANCOCK HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
888-875-VIEW
November 16, 2006 - January 2, 2007
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The 13th Annual Hancock Holiday Mountain Railroad is on display. The model train is an elaborate miniature railroad exhibited in showcases. See twelve model freight and passenger trains run through 1,400 square feet of snow covered trees, mountains, and towns, which are decorated for the holidays. Free display.Tickets to the Observatory are; Adults $9.95. Senior $7.50, Children $6.00.

A GREAT VIEW AND SANTA TOO!
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
888-875-VIEW
November 18 - December 24 (weekends)
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The 11th annual "A Great View and Santa, Too!" will delight visitors of all ages! Visitors to the John Hancock Observatory will experience wintry views spanning up to 80 miles and four states, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a twelve-train, 1,400-square-foot holiday railroad exhibit! Visitors will also receive one complimentary digital image/party with Santa! .Tickets to the Observatory are; Adults $9.95. Senior $7.50, Children $6.00.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO
ZOO LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov 24-December 10 (open Friday thru Sunday nights)
Dec 15-Jan 1 (open every night except Dec. 24 and 25)
500 PM to 9:00 PM- Free
Huge lighted animal sculptures cast a magical holiday glow at the Lincoln Park Zoo during the annual Zoo lights Festival. The Zoo lights Festival are a delight for children and adults. Over one million lights, along with ice carvings, will create magical holiday display The illuminated animal sculptures will be displayed on varied dates in November and December. Admission to the Lincoln Park Zoo is free.

Nov 17 - Jan 2
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Museum of Science & Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637-2093 USA
(773) 684-1414
November 17, 2006 - January 2, 2007
With the theme, "Dashing through the Snow," it is no surprise that this year's Christmas Around the World celebration pays homage to winter's most celebrated and chilly companion: snow. With flake under foot, explore the Museum of Science and Industry's Grand Tree in the Rotunda. Snow and ice crystals grace the branches with iridescent hues of purple, blue and silver.A walk through the parade of trees take you on an international tour from India to Ireland to Iceland-just to name a few. Welcome additions to the exhibit this year are the Italian tree and the Thailand tree. A spectacular line-up of traditional ethnic musical and dance performances enrich this festive international celebration.

SEARS TOWER SKYDECK
Sears Tower
233 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
312-875-9696
Open 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (best after 4:00 PM)
View Chicago's Christmas lights from the Sears Tower Skydeck. The Sears Tower in Chicago is the world's tallest building. The Skydeck, on the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower offers views of four states, up to 50 miles away. On a clear day you can see Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin, in a walk around the Skydeck. High-Tech, high powered telelscopes allow more detailled view of the City of Chicago and the magnificient lights. The Sears tower Skydeck is internationall friednly, providing maps in POlish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japenese and English See the lights of Chicago from the sky view. Tickets to the Sears Tower Skydeck are: Adult (12-64) $11.95, Senior (65+) $9.95, and Youth (3-11) $8.50.

Visit the City of Chicago to enjoy the light displays throughout the city. the City of Chicago is not only beautiful, but there are festive Christmas celebrations around every corner. Enjoy a festive Christmas Holiday season in The City of Chicago.