Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 I thought it would be good for people to post what the bid cities have to offer on the "tourism" end of things. Since I know a fair amount about Chicago, I will start it off with some of the main tourist spots. Most of these are really close to their proposed Olympic Venues. ----------- Sears Tower (now officially known as "Willis Tower") Pics from the skydeck render Art Institute of Chicago New Modern Wing Museum Campus The Shedd Aquarium .
Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 The Field Museum of Natural History The Adler Planetarium The Museum of Science and Industry Navy Pier Chicago River Tour
Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Millennium Park Pritzker Pavillion - Millennium Park Crown Fountains - Millennium Park Crown Fountains - Millennium Park Cloudgate aka "The Bean" - Millennium Park Lurie Gardens - Millennium Park Lurie Gardens - Millennium Park Magnificent Mile - Shopping .
Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Historic Wrigley Field Theatres Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Civic Opera House and many more...
Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Second City Comedy Club Buddy Guys Legends - Blues Club House of Blues Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Conservatory .
DannyelBrazil Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 I love american cities..> Good pics... Later some fanatic Rio supporter will post some nice ones from Rio too... You'll see why people calls Rio the marvellous city.
Soaring Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Posted July 20, 2009 Beaches Du Sable Museum of African American History Hyde Park and the University of Chicago Ukrainian Village China Town Pilsen Greek Town Logan Square Maxwell Street Market
4gamesandcounting Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 I'd love to see some Tokyo pics from someone who has been - might go visiting soon!
Dinhu4ever Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Rio is quite picturesque and a major turistic destination in South America. Some of its sights are quite famous, too! Sugar Loaf Mountain Corcovado Hill and Christ the Redeemer statue This is the tram that takes visitors to the statue. It's possible to go on foot or by car, too Marina da Glória and Flamengo Park Jardim Botânico/Bothanical Garden
Dinhu4ever Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Part 2! o/ Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro/ Rio de Janeiro Opera House The Theater is currently under extensive renovations to celebrate its 100th anniversary, which was celebrated on July 14th in the square right in front of the building. It's one of South America's most importante Opera Houses (with The Colón Theater in Buenos Aires and the São Paulo Opera House). Museu Histórico Nacional/National Historic Museum MAM - Museu de Arte Moderna/MoMA - Museum of Modern Art Mosteiro de São Bento/St. Benedict's Monastry
Dinhu4ever Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Rio's Opera House looks cool.I think so too! It's one of my favorite places in the city, actually. I used to go there a lot before the closed for renovations. I was trying to stay away from the whole "samba-caipirinha-carnaval" side of the town. It's a shame how some of Rio's most interesting attractions go underpromoted in favor of more popular destinations. This usually leads to overcrowded beaches and empty museums.
Troupe Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 It doesn't have Chicago's architecture and Rio's beautiful natural scenery, but Madrid is still worth my first post: Royal Palace Plaza Mayor Plaza de Cibeles Puerta de Alcalá Parque del Retiro Gran Vía Plaza de España
Troupe Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 More of Madrid: El Prado Museum Queen Sofia Museum Temple of Debod Puerta de Europa (Kio Towers) Cuatro Torres Business Area Barajas Airport
Bezzi Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Another great topic. My contribution: Modern Art Museum Contemporary Art Museum: Rio's Zoological Garden (Adjacent to Maracana Stadium): Botanic Garden
Bezzi Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Lapa's Aqueducts: Lapa's Cathedral: Rio-Niteroi Bridge:
Bezzi Posted July 21, 2009 Report Posted July 21, 2009 Christ the Redeemer statue: Sugar Loaf: Corcovado Mountain:
DannyelBrazil Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Nature pics of Rio is more exciting than the other ones.
Dinhu4ever Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Nature pics of Rio is more exciting than the other ones. Indeed. Funny that nobody posted any pictures of the Tijuca Forest. It's the largest urban forest in the world and a major wildlife preservation ares in the city. It's also resposible for the regulation of rainfall and temperature in the city. And it's drop dead gorgeous!
DannyelBrazil Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Later I'll post more pics from Rio, but not here, maybe in some flickr, and post the link here. It's boring to read the topics with all thos pics here..................
ken Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Nature pics of Rio is more exciting than the other ones. To be fair, also the architecture I find very interesting -some unusual and remarkable venues blended with more classical and colonial style. Of course, nature in Rio is amazing but I wouldn't relegate its architecture, if that's what you meant.
baron-pierreIV Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 Can we stop POSTING ALL THESE PHOTOS of the cities? THis is NOT A TRAVELOGUE SITE. It's a DISCUSSION forum about the chances, the pros and cons of the bidding cities. All those photos do is just gum up the sites -- NOT who is the prettiest one. They are all pretty in one way. They do NOTHING ELSE. Please be considerate. Those PHOTOS ARE NOT GOING TO WIN ANY VOTES. Send them to the IOC members' emails.
Soaring Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Posted July 24, 2009 I knew this thread would upset you... I don't care what you think. Many people on here have never been to Chicago or the other bid cities, and I appreciate the photos posted so far. If you have a problem, simply IGNORE this topic, and move on to posting somewhere else.
baron-pierreIV Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 It's really kinda stupid. Sochi and London didn't win because somebody POSTED photos of Sochi and London here. All of a sudden, I don't care if Chicago loses!!
Soaring Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Posted July 24, 2009 I'm not doing this for Chicago to win. This forum has no effect on the outcome of the election. I simply thought it would be good for people to see real photos from the bid cities to give people an idea what each city has to offer aside from sporting venues. I don't care if you do or don't support Chicago.
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