1st third largest city in the United States The name 'Windy City' may be known all over the world, but the fact that Chicago is ...
1st third largest city in the United States
The name 'Windy City' may be known all over the world, but the fact that Chicago is the third largest city in the United States may not. Just steps behind New York City and Los Angeles, Chicago is enjoying an increasing number of tourists from around the world. Last year, 55 million visitors came to Chicago, an ever-increasing number compared to previous years.
Millennium Park has undoubtedly managed to maintain its top spot as the most visited attraction in downtown Chicago. Indeed, his record is unbeaten across the Midwest. The city also has a large number of other similar attractions that exude the same appeal - the Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate, Willis Tower, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago History Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo, the Grant Park Music Festival, events at the Chicago Opera Theater and the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, to name a few.
The list of popular tourist attractions may continue to be the most appealing to Chicago, as well as the myriad types of unique gastronomy and shopping destinations. Don't miss the opportunity to go hunting for exclusive and delicious Chicago-style hot dogs, Deep Dish Pizza or Maxwell Street Polish Sausage, while taking the charter bus to fascinating architectural buildings such as the Sears Towers and museums that show the gangster story of the 1920s, such as Al Capone, Frank"The Enforcer Nitti" (Al Capone's successor) , John "Papa Johnny Torrio", John Dillinger, Lester Joseph "Baby Face" Nelson, etc. And if you're ready for some serious purchases, arrange a few detours to Magnificent Mile or State Street. The streets are lined with famous branded retail outlets, family businesses, imaginative restaurants, fast food restaurants, playful cafes, bakeries, airy ice cream parlours and coffee houses.
- Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 742-1168
- Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 443-3600
- Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
- Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 595-7437
- Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 939-2438
- Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 642-4600
- Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
- Harris Theater 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 334-7777
With well over 1,300 trains bringing people to and from the capital, as well as the suburbs and suburbs, and with the world's first high-speed train, it's a breeze to get to and from Chicago. Chicago is also an easy-to-navigate city, with predictable north and south borders and an east and west borders, all divided into grids. The "L", the abbreviation for "loop", and the high-speed railway were designed and built in an astonishing way at a time when there was no precedent for it. It was built in 1892 and mobilizes more than 1.7 million passengers per week and connects the city through 144 stations throughout the city above and below ground. The Blue Line and Red Line run 24 hours a day between the north and south of downtown Chicago; the Metra, a high-speed commuter train, is used to transfer people to and from some suburbs of the city.
If you are travelling alone or with a few friends, the CTA visitor passes, where a certain number of entry days are loaded onto the tickets, are more than sufficient to move around. They will cost you between $10 and $105 for 1 to 30 days of rides. If you're not sure how much you're going to move, you can take advantage of the unlimited travel options. The good news is that the passports can be ordered and delivered in advance! Load the amount you want into your Ventra card or personal bank card, or get disposable one-day tickets that can be purchased at Ventra vending machines across the city, and you're off!
For tourists who want to see around Chicago on the way, there is also the possibility to take a water taxi or rent a bicycle. The water taxis offer a great combination of a sightseeing tour of Chicago's popular museums, Chinatown, Willis Tower, Union Station, Michigan Avenue (and many others) and let you explore these amazing sights without expanding too much.
- Chicago Water Taxi stops Ogilvie/Union (West Loop), Michigan Avenue Stop, LaSalle (River North), Riverwalk Clark Street, Chinatown, Chicago Avenue, North Avenue/Sheffield
- Unlimited Ride Passes
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- icago - Navy Pier 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 729-1000
- Bobby's Bike Hike 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 6061 (312) 245-9300
- Wheel Fun Rentals 305 East Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60611 (773) 458-0868
- Divvy 33 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 (855) 553-4889
With more than 8,000 acres of green space in the form of 26 beaches and 580 parks around the city, Chicago offers plenty of room for a soothing respite if you want to spend a day in complete tranquility. Some of the parks are not too far from the city center, some are built in the heart of downtown Chicago, while others are easily accessible by both private and public transportation. For those who prefer to cycle, the city is also well connected by cycle paths. With 225 miles of bike paths, 13,000 bike racks, 3,000 bikes and 300 bike stations through the Divvy bike distribution system alone, most of Chicago's landmarks and landmarks are literally accessible by bike.
You can enjoy events around Lake Michigan and Grant Park with free entry to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate and Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, visit the remarkable field house, and let the kids romp around Indian Boundary Park, which is regularly a popular meeting place for local health fans. Immerse yourself in the pristine landscape, natural formations, stone trails and Columbus Park in the Midwest, or take the rented charter bus to Chinatown in Chicago, where Ping Tom Memorial Park is strategically located. Since water taxis connect two of the above parks to the city centre, you are still only a stone's throw away from all the hustle and bustle at nightfall.
You can also relax and enjoy the quiet Chicago scene from North Avenue Beach, watch birds or let the kids play in the Lane Beach playground, enjoy the hidden beach of Rainbow Beach, and, if you're visiting with your furry friends, drive to Belmont Harbor Dog Beach, where you can dance to your heart's content.
- Indian Boundary Park 2500 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 764-0338
- Columbus Park 500 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 (773) 287-7641
- Ping Tom Memorial Park 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-3121
- North Avenue Beach 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 363-2225
- Lane Beach 5915 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 363-2225
- Rainbow Beach 2873 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649 (312) 729-1000
- Belmont Harbor Dog Beach N Lake Shore Dr & Lake Shore Drive Dr, Chicago, IL 60657 (312) 742-7529
The first permanent resident of Chicago was an African-American businessman from what is now Haiti, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, in 1779. Here du Sable built his house with his Indian wife, and the rest is, as they say, history. Visitors are encouraged to visit either the Chicago History Museum, the Newbury Library, or the Clarke House Museum to browse the myriad documents, artifacts, images, maps, magazines, newspapers, and directories. These are real-life stories about the Great Fire of Chicago, images and documents that relate to the unique world of Chicago architecture, the history of the railways of The Pullman Company, Illinois Central and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. It can't be more realistic! Move around the Clarke House Museum, the oldest house in the city, with the free hourly wage on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday.
- Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 642-4600
- Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 943-9090
- Clarke House Museum Chicago Women's Park, 1827 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60616
If a hot dog were an art, you would never run out of options. With well over 2,000 hot dog stalls in the sprawling downtown and picturesque suburbs of Chicago, a long list of award-winning restaurants and eateries owned by chefs, and a collection of affordable, cheap dishes, Chicago is a foodie paradise in every way. Together, the army of hot dogs is numerically superior to Chicago's Burger Kings, McDonald's and Wendy's. So don't be surprised if you learn that the first McDonald's in the United States made a name for itself in 1955 with the first restaurant in Chicago. When the Pizzeria Uno opened its doors in 1943, the Chicago-style pizza caused a sensation in the restaurant scene.
Her culinary offering also includes her large collection of impressionist paintings. It is located in the Art Institute of Chicago and is still the largest collection of its kind outside Paris, France. The art institution is known and recognized worldwide for its active curatorial efforts, as it brings in and houses a wide variety of paintings, sculptures and historical artifacts from around the world, attracting more than 1.5 million patrons and participants each year. The Art Institute is also connected to the famous, historic Route 66 by marking its starting point. Main Street of America, or Mother Road, as Route 66 is affectionately called, has become world-famous thanks to its extension (with a total length of almost 4,000 km) through the hit of the same name and the TV show of the same name. Mother Road is still considered an important work of art.
- Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 443-3600
- Hot"G"Dog 5009 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 209-3360
- Jimmy's Red Hots 4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 384-9513
- Chicago's Dog House 816 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 248-3647
- The Wieners Circle 2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 477-7444
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