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Things to do in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Excessive boasting, however, is not part of the fabric of Chicago; how can a city founded as a trading market for farmers, named after a Native American word for 'garlic' and burned by a pyromaniac cow (more on that later) show too much pride? Today, Chicago continues its trading hub roots by attracting a variety of manufacturing and service businesses as well as ethnically diverse, shockingly friendly people who regularly infuse money, creativity and energy.
Chicago is also known as the 'Second City'. This moniker is not a comparison to New York City - America's perennial premier city - but refers to Chicagoans' resilience in rebuilding after a cow kicked over a lantern in 1871 and burned down the city; a fact that allows Chicagoans to perversely crow that their city is the only one to ever be wiped out by a cow. Given a chance to start again, Chicago built the first skyscraper and now possesses a picturesque skyline, immaculate, tree-lined streets (conveniently organised into a visitor-friendly grid) and ethnically diverse neighborhoods.
Whatever the reason or season for visiting, Chicago offers a variety of quality cuisine, activities and year-round (i.e. indoor) attractions to fulfill any week-long agenda. View the famed, towering architecture aboard a river and lake cruise. Walk, run, bike or blade along miles of uninterrupted lake-side beaches and parks. Eat and drink - rinse and repeat - at a renowned steak house, blues club or neighbourhood pub. Visit the world-class art, space, aquatic and historical exhibitions in the downtown museum campus. Help out the local economy by shopping at the exclusive boutiques along the pristine magnificent mile. Tour the eclectic shops, restaurants and bars in thriving Chinese, Polish, Mexican, Scandinavian and German neighbourhoods.
Top Attractions in Chicago, USA
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Architectural Boat Tour 465 N McClurg Court, Chicago (+1) 312 527 2002 |
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Lake Front & Lincoln Park Belmont Avenue to North Avenue - along Lake Michigan |
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Millennium Park Corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, Chicago (+1) 312 742 1168 |
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Neighborhood Tours Many Locations |
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Summer Festivals Many Locations |
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Best Hotels in Chicago, USA
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Belden Stratford Hotel 2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago (+1) 773 281 2900 |
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House of Blues Hotel 330 N Dearborn Street, Chicago (+1) 312 245 0333 |
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Holiday Inn - Chicago Mart 350 W Mart Center Drive, Chicago (+1) 312 836 5000 |
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Hot/hip Bars & Clubs in Chicago, USA
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Burwood Tap 724 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago (+1) 773 525 2593 |
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Jacks on Southport 2856 N Southport Avenue, Chicago (+1) 773 404 8400 |
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B.L.U.E.S. Bar 2519 N Halsted Street, Chicago (+1) 773 528 1012 |
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Green Mill 4802 N Broadway Street, Chicago (+1) 773 878 5552 |
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House of Blues 329 N Dearborn Street, Chicago (+1) 312 923 2000 |
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Best Restaurants in Chicago, USA
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Rose Angelis 1314 W Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago (+1) 773 296 0081 |
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Café Ba Ba Reeba 2024 N Halsted Street, Lincoln Park (+1) 773 935 5000 |
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Thai Classic 3332 N Clark Street, Chicago (+1) 773 404 2000 |
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Uno Chicago Grill 29 E Ohio Street, Chicago (+1) 312 321 1000 |
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El Nuevo Mexicano 2914 N Clark Street, Chicago (+1) 773 528 2131 |
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Tempting Cafés in Chicago, USA
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Toast 746 W Webster Ave, Chicago (+1) 773 935 5600 |
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Pasta Palazzo 1966 N Halsted Street, Chicago (+1) 773 248 1400 |
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Airports in Chicago, USA
| O'Hare and Midway Airports I-190 Expressway (+1) 773 686 2200 |
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The city guide for Chicago is Jeremy Andrulis. We do not accept payment or rewards for listing particular businesses on this page.
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