Welcome to the “Windy City,†in Chicago, IL! Perched on the shores of one of the largest lakes in the United States, Chicago, the nations 3rd largest city, is home to over 200 theatres, almost 200 art galleries, more than 7,300 restaurants, 26 miles of lakefront, 15 miles of beaches, 19 miles of bicycle paths, 552 parks, and 77 community areas with more than 100 neighborhoods! With a population of more than 2.7 million people, Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty.
Want to visit Chicago? Get ready for an experience filled with a range of attractions which keep visitors coming back again and again!
Are you a fan of architecture? Chicago has everything from historical landmarks to contemporary designs and masterpieces. A virtual “living museum of architecture†Chicago has buildings contributed from geniuses like Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn, Frank Gehry and many more!
Interested in checking out the museums? With many museums offering free admission or weekly free days, visitors can dive into subjects like modern art, astronomy, natural history, African American culture, Chicago History, marine life, and much more. The museums are among the most world-renowned, top travel destinations in the nation.
Maybe you are interested in seeing the sites and don’t know where to start. Fortunately, Chicago is home to many tours that allow you to experience Chicago your way! Take a tour by double-decker bus, bike, boat, foot or even plane!
Is all that sight seeing making you hungry? Well, you’ve come to the right place because Chicago is home to thousands of delectable restaurants for every genre, theme, mood, taste and budget. Many of the restaurants even turn into bars at night, making sure that the fun, food and drinks continue into the wee hours of the night.
Finally, what better way to preserve traveling memories than by shopping? Shopping in Chicago is everywhere, from the luxurious Magnificent Mile with over 100 shops to choose from, to the independent specialty shops and boutiques sprinkled throughout Chicago’s hundreds of neighborhoods. Whatever store you are looking for, Chicago is sure to have.
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