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Chicago Travel Guide
Chicago is a city that personifies class and sophistication and is the largest and most important city of Illinois State in the USA. Stranded by Lake Michigan, the city is known for its diverse neighbourhoods and unpredictable weather. Encompassing high skylines, lots of museums, sandy beaches and extraordinary parks, Chicago tourism has a lot to offer to its visitors. Crammed with amazing hotpots, here are ample of opportunities to indulge in gastronomic tours, vibrant nightlife, historical excursions, sunset dinner cruises, adventurous expeditions, and other such amazing experiences that make the Chicago tour a vacation to be cherished forever.
History of Chicago
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a town on swamps and mud. Though, it was built in accordance to vigorous civil engineering projects, everything went in vain in the year of 1871, when the city turned to ashes due to the Great Chicago Fire. However, the city is now replete with high skylines and vibrant neighborhoods that add a charm to its surroundings.
Museums of Chicago
Chicago is a hub for museums and galleries. The city secures cozily in its embrace more than 60 museums. The best of the lot is the Art Museum of Chicago located near downtown next to Millennium Park, housing the most impressive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the city. Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the western hemisphere, which has actual German U-boat which you can also ride. There are other museums as well that score high on the list of must-visit museums of Chicago Tourism - these are Shedd Aquarium with dolphins, the Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago History Museum.
Best Cuisines in Chicago
On an excursion to Chicago, it is recommended to munch on its culinary specialities, Chicago's deep dish pizza and the Chicago hot dog. Crammed with some amazing restaurants and street food joints, a local can be a good guide to know the best place to eat a pizza here. However, the list of some famous food places, includes: Lou Malnati's, Gino's East, Pizzeria UNO & DUE, and Giordana's. Stop by Vienna Beef Factory deli to try the Chicago style perfect hot dog.
Honeymoon in Chicago
Escape to the romantic environs of Chicago with your partner, and make the most of your honeymoon tour. Replete with plenty of beaches and sunshine, there is a lot more to savour on a romantic getaway. Stop by places, like: Lake Geneva, Madison, Downtown Chicago and more to spend some blissful moments with your partner.
Major Festivals in Chicago
Get to attend some major festivals of Chicago, like: Chicago Underground Film Festival, St.Patrick’s Parade, Air & Water Show and more to add wonderful memories to your journey.
Beaches of Chicago
Chicago is not a city people associate with beaches, but there are some really good ones along the shore of Michigan. Oak Street Beach, Rainbow Beach and Park, North Avenue Beach, Osterman Beach, 57th Street Beach are some of the best for sunbathing, swimming and beach sports in Chicago, USA.
Here are the best places to see on the Chicago tour.
1. Millennium Park:
Millennium Park is the prime attraction of Chicago, America. This cute outdoor location is actually a part of a giant while called the Grant Park, which is located right in the heart of Chicago downtown. At its center is a giant 110-ton sculpture named Cloud Gate that reflects everything around it almost like a mirror. Crown Fountain is another attraction of the Park, which is like a contemporary gargoyle where instead of the sculpted structures there are images of actual faces.
2. The Art Institute of Chicago:
A prime jewel in any Chicago trip is bound to be the Art Institute of Chicago. There are hundreds of thousands of antique artworks over a variety of media – canvas, photography, sculpture, textiles, sketches and more. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist era is the most visible style here, including a vast series of paintings by Claude Monet. The museum provides an essential insight into the city’s heritage and culture.
3. Navy Pier:
Originally opened in 1916 as an amusement area, Navy Pier is now a quintessential part of Chicago travel. Beautiful gardens, shops, restaurants, cafes, concert venues, a 150 ft Ferris wheel, and a historic carousel are housed in the Pier area, spreading for over 50 acres. The Chicago Festival is held here every August with much fervor.
4. Willis Tower:
Before Petronas Tower was built in 1996, Willis Tower of Chicago, then known as the Sears Tower, was the world's tallest office building, rising for 110 stories. The Skydeck observation unit on the 103rd floor and the glass-box platform jutting out known as the ‘Ledge’ is a must-visit if you visit Chicago for the first time. In fact, the bird’s eye view from above 1353 ft of Chicago, stretching out for at least four states around, is incredible every time you see it.
5. Magnificent Mile:
For a city known for its polished charm, there has to be a street which outdoes all the others. Michigan Avenue is the Chicago counterpart of Fifth Avenue in NYC or Oxford Street in London. A part of Michigan Avenue is taken up by the famous Magnificent Mile dotted with numerous shops, boutiques, studios, and luxury outlets. Popular structures like John Hancock Centre and Tribune Tower are also located here. A walk down the Magnificent Mile is must-do for a city tour of Chicago.
Shopping in Chicago
In addition to offering a bevy of opportunities to indulge in a sightseeing spree, romance, food, and adventure, there is no dearth of venues that let its visitors enjoy shopping in Chicago. With an array of department stores like: Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, and others that house some of the best stocks, a shopaholic never gets bored. Visit Oak Street for haute designs, Bucktown and Wicker Park- a hub of amazing boutiques, Magnificent Mile- housing hundreds of designer retail stores, and Lincoln Park offering plenty of things to buy in Chicago, and have a gala time while enjoying an excursion to this place.
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View AllNavy Pier In Chicago
Navy Pier is not a location in Chicago – it is more like a melting pot. Located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan stretching for 3,300ft into the blueness, the Navy Pier of Chicago is at present the top leisure destination in the Midwest. The vibrant pier, centred on the iconic Ferris wheel, encompasses fifty acres of garde...
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Shedd Aquarium In Chicago
Sharing the Museum Campus of Chicago with Field Museum and Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago’s most visited attractions. Built in 1930, it was back then, the very first inland aquarium that also houses a permanent saltwater fish collection. The 5 million US gallons of water in the Shedd Aquarium of Chicago...
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Cloud Gate In Chicago
The Cloud Gate is a stainless steel sculpture that was built by Sir Anish Kapoor, a British-Indian architect. It is located near the AT&T Plaza. The Cloud Gate Chicago IL United States is also famed as the “The Bean” due to its shape. The cloud gate represents a liquid mercury drop and was actually inspired from a mercury d...
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Skydeck Chicago In Chicago
The Skydeck Chicago is an amazing location that you shouldn’t miss out in your lifetime. It is the highest located observatory in the west. It is loaded with glass balconies from where you can witness the entire city from 1,353 feet above. The view from Skydeck Chicago also has another astonishing experience. Traveler, and ...
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Willis Tower In Chicago
The Willis Tower was previously known as the Sears Tower. The Willis Tower height or the Sears Tower height is around 442.1 metre or 1,450 foot. It a wondrous skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois. It is famed as the world’s tallest building. However, the Willis Tower, Chicago was actually 15 stories short. The tower was ...
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Things To Do In Chicago
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View AllBuckingham Fountain In Chicago
Located at the center of the Grant Park, the Buckingham Fountain is considered as one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in 1927, the Buckingham Fountain is considered as the front gate or the main entrance of the city due to its location. The fountain was built in a rococo wedding cake style and had some imprints...
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Lincoln Park Zoo In Chicago
Considered as one of the oldest zoos in North America, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a part of the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo was built in 1868 and consisted of only two pairs of swans which were gifted to the Lincoln Park Commission by the Central park commission in New York city. The zoo was later gifted by sev...
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Millennium Park In Chicago
The Millennium Park is one of the top tourist places in Chicago and listed amongst the largest parks in the city sprawling over around 319 acres of land . It is even known as the front lawn of Chicago due to its location. Visitors from all around the world come here to view the lush green property and enjoy the events that ...
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Soldier Field In Chicago
The home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field is an American football stadium which was built during 1924. One of the oldest stadiums, Soldier Field is also one of the most visited places and has conducted several types of games and shows too. It is even considered as a National Historic Landmark and has been the host to the...
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Wrigley Field Baseball In Chicago
Home of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field is one of the Major League baseball franchises of the city. Earlier known as Weeghman Park when the stadium was launched in 1914, the Wrigley Field has experienced large number of victories for the city. The stadium was known as the Cubs Park from 1920 to 1926 when the stadium was und...
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By Air
There is only one direct flight to Chicago from India – an Air India flight that leaves from Delhi. It takes 16 hours to reach the Windy City, which is, considering the huge distance of more than 12,000 km, pretty good. Moreover, you fly to Chicago cheap in a nonstop flight. However, since there is only one nonstop flight everyday, the demand will be high. There are other connecting flights which take longer than 18 hours like Air Canada via Toronto, United via New York City, Qatar Airways via Doha and Lufthansa via Frankfurt from both Delhi and Mumbai.
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Why is Chicago called the Windy City?
The nickname that Chicago earned is not because of the chilly winds from the Michigan, but because of the hot and heavy political air between Chicago and other cities. The earliest use of the nickname is recorded in 1876 and involves a rivalry with Cincinnati.
How far is Chicago from New York and how to go?
Chicago is 789.5 miles away from New York. Flight from JFK to O’Hare is the best option. There are buses and Amtrak trains as well.
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