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Water Tower


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: Chicago's historic Water Tower has been transformed into the city's official photo gallery.
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Tourist/visitor center, Landmark/point of interest, Mall
Address: 835 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312 440 3165
Fax: 312 440 1259

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5 of 5 stars
MimiJWisconsin   28 contributions
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Sep 24, 2009

Chicago's old water tower has intrigued me since I was a child. Now, as an adult I am charmed by its garden (which made me feel like I was in Paris!) and grateful that the city has preserved it all these years. It is the heart of the River North/Streeterville neighborhood, in my opinion. Across the street, the nearly 35-year-old... more

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3 of 5 stars
lukinater   4 contributions
Toronto
Jul 12, 2009

then you should check it out....all they have are alot of pictures from the fire that destroyed Chicago..no narrators..no sound in the background...no info about the fire..just pictures......there are no restrooms...its a small space and should take no more then 15mins to complete...its nice to visit when raining or extremely hot more

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5 of 5 stars
everfair   132 contributions
Perth Amboy, NJ
Jun 29, 2009

My husband and I happened upon the Water Tower while strolling on the Magnificent Mile. We decided to go in because it was free! A small photo gallery, we saw photographs of the aftermath of the Great Chicago fire. more

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4 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Dec 25, 2008

Oldest of the four vertical malls on the Mag. Mile and still the nicest of the four for selection. One drawback is that it needs more rest room facilities. more

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Water Tower Address

835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312 440 3165 Fax: 312 440 1259