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Water Tower
Historical landmark dating back to 1869 is venerated as one of very few buildings that have survived the Great Chicago Fire.
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801 N Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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North Side Tour of Chicago (2 hours) (1 day)
Tour Chicago's main business area and visit the famous ‚Bean‘.
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