Chicago should by no means be runner up to New York. It has an appeal all of its own and despite its large size it remains friendly and welcoming and doesn’t seem to know just how good it is.
Overlooking the beautiful Lake Michigan, this great Midwestern city is home to blues, skyscrapers and good food. Chicago played a starring role in American history from gangsters to railroads and architecture to sport and this colourful history and diverse ethnic mix make it one of America’s greatest cities.
Chicago’s has three out of five of America’ tallest buildings and it has earned the title of the world’s tallest skyline. Sears Tower which is one of the tallest in the world at 1451 ft is probably its most iconic. The best place to admire this view is from the other side of Lake Michigan by the Adler Planetarium.
Amazing architecture doesn’t stop with skyscrapers. The award-winning Millennium Park, on Michigan Avenue will be sure to get your camera snapping with its quirky design features from the state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue to the futuristic-looking Cloud Gate.
Chicago is sure to satiate even the hungriest cultural appetites. It has the Art Institute of Chicago boasting a fine collection of art including a well-rounded selection of Impressionism and the Field Museum of Natural History, specialising in interactive exhibits so ideal for children.
The most popular attraction in Chi-town is the Museum of Science and Industry. This museum is fitting in a city that has such importance as a centre of industry and transport and it does it without being dry and boring.
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Over the years, Chicago has quietly been cultivating a reputation as the culinary capital of the US. Although it has fine-dining down to a T, real delights come in the form of hot dogs and deep-pan pizza, invented here in the 1940s. All price ranges and cuisine preferences are catered for just make sure you try as much as possible and leave space for desert.
The blues has been played for generations in Chicago and has wide and varied following. Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation is a great place to hear the more traditional sound, but the scene thrives all across the city, with modern takes on this great classic. If you come in June, you’ll be here for the annual Blues Festival. This huge event features over 70 artists from across the globe and the whole city is left buzzing.
