Chicago, United States of America

Chicago

United States of America · Illinois · 180 m

Description

Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States and a major center of architecture, culture, and commerce on the shores of Lake Michigan. The metropolis is known for its impressive skyline, pioneering skyscraper architecture, renowned museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago, and its rich blues and jazz heritage. Chicago combines expansive parks and waterfront promenades with vibrant urban life, culinary classics such as deep-dish pizza, and famous architecture cruises along the Chicago River. The “Windy City” is regarded as one of the birthplaces of the modern skyscraper and one of the most influential cities in the American Midwest.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: May – September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)
  2. Chicago Architecture River Cruise
  3. Art Institute of Chicago
  4. Willis Tower & Skydeck Chicago
  5. Chicago Riverwalk
  6. Navy Pier
  7. Magnificent Mile
  8. Field Museum
  9. Shedd Aquarium
  10. 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
  11. Chicago Lakefront & Lakefront Trail
  12. Grant Park & Buckingham Fountain
  13. Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
  14. Wrigley Field
  15. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
  16. Lincoln Park & Lincoln Park Zoo
  17. Chicago Blues & Jazz Clubs
  18. Chicago Architecture Center
  19. Museum Campus
  20. Adler Planetarium & Skyline View
  21. Chicago Cultural Center
  22. Chicago Theatre
  23. Chicago-style Hot Dog
  24. Chicago River & Downtown Architecture
  25. Wrigley Building
  26. Tribune Tower
  27. Marina City
  28. Chicago Board of Trade Building
  29. Rookery Building
  30. Chicago Water Tower
  31. Historic Route 66 Begin Sign
  32. Maggie Daley Park
  33. Crown Fountain
  34. Jay Pritzker Pavilion
  35. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
  36. American Writers Museum
  37. Chicago History Museum
  38. DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
  39. National Museum of Mexican Art
  40. Chicago Children's Museum
  41. Lincoln Park Conservatory
  42. Garfield Park Conservatory
  43. North Avenue Beach
  44. Oak Street Beach
  45. Montrose Beach
  46. Promontory Point
  47. Jackson Park
  48. Garden of the Phoenix
  49. Hyde Park
  50. University of Chicago
  51. Frederick C. Robie House
  52. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio(Day trip)
  53. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, Oak Park(Day trip)
  54. Pullman National Historical Park
  55. Wicker Park & Bucktown
  56. Logan Square
  57. West Loop & Fulton Market
  58. Chicago River North
  59. Old Town
  60. Bahá'í House of Worship(Day trip)
  61. Gold Coast Historic District
  62. Chinatown
  63. Pilsen Neighborhood
  64. Andersonville
  65. Little Italy & Taylor Street
  66. Greektown
  67. Ukrainian Village
  68. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
  69. Kingston Mines
  70. Buddy Guy's Legends
  71. Second City
  72. Chicago Broadway & Theatre District
  73. Chicago House Music
  74. Chicago River Kayaking
  75. Lake Michigan Sailing
  76. Chicago Lakefront Beaches
  77. Chicago Pedway
  78. The 606
  79. Ping Tom Memorial Park
  80. Northerly Island
  81. Chicago-style Italian Beef
  82. Maxwell Street Market
  83. Chicago Fine Dining

Getting there

Airports:
ORD, MDW
Train stations:
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, Jackson
Seaport:
Reachable by ship or ferry

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