Why Go - A seamless blend of urban life with nature
- Famous deep dish pizza
- Exhilarating nightlife
- A variety of theatres, from Broadway-style to classical to small and unique
- Thriving art scene When To Go May through early November are the best months to visit the Windy City. Weather is hot in the summer and moderate in the surrounding months, yet winters can be harsh. Many visitors prefer spring and fall since children are in school and daytime attractions less crowded. Entry Requirements Passport required to enter the U.S. Must be valid for six months after return date of travel. Check with your travel professional or local consulate for entry visa requirements. |
What To See A stunning view: See the Chicagoland area from 1,000 feet above at the John Hancock Observatory or the Sears Tower Skydeck.
Navy Pier: Take a lakefront boat tour or stroll along the 1.5 mile boardwalk. You can even depart in a water taxi.
Food tours: Let the pros show you how to have a true dining experience in the Progressive Dining Tour or the Food Planet Food Tour.
The Museum Campus: Here you can experience the Field Museum, the Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium all within a short walk.
Festivals: Celebrate in style if you manage to catch the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Air & Water Show, or Venetian Night.
Chicago Cultural Center: A dramatic neo-classical building hosting a myriad of art showcases, along with a café where you can view cabaret-style performances.
Magnificent Mile: A stretch along Michigan Ave housing enough shopping and dining to keep you stirred for hours. Adorned with colorful flowers in the summer and spectacular lit trees in the winter.
Quirky theatrical shows: Among them are the Neo Futurists, The Silk Road Theatre Project, Trap Door Theatre, City Lit Theatre, and Stage Left Theatre
The great outdoors: Experience peaceful parks, colorful botanical gardens, and soothing beachfronts along Lake Michigan. The city takes a great effort in beautifying its surroundings, so you can take your pick of outdoor excursions. Facts Population: 3 million in the city itself and 9.5 million in the Chicagoland area
Official language: English
Currency: U.S. Dollar
Economy: Has been ranked 4th largest in the world
Transportation options: Buses, Metra trains, taxis |
WHY CHICAGO
