Chicago Travel Tips
With its cloud-scraping skyline and world-class museums, restaurants and blues clubs, Chicago dominates the state of Illinois. It's a wonderful city to roam, from downtown architecture to beachfront Lake Michigan, multicultural enclaves and N Michigan Ave shopping centers.
This diverse mix has built a city with an unrivaled musical tradition, an appetite for hearty food, award-winning newspapers and some of the most die-hard sports fans you'll ever meet. It's a city that seamlessly merges high culture and earthy pleasures, museums and sports, fine dining and gourmet hot dogs.
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Chicago Architecture Guide
Written by Viator, August 2010
Chicago is famous for its Art Deco and skyscraper architecture, so taking a tour of the Windy City's architectural highs and lows is a great way to get to know the Windy City. The city has fostered ...
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3 Days in Chicago: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
There's more to Chicago than can be experienced in three days, but we've got some suggestions to get you started. Day 1: The City The Chicago CityPass gives you discounted admission to ...
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Chicago in Spring – Things to do
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2013
Once Old Man Winter heads off to his dusty confines for another year, there’s Chicago springtime to be enjoyed, and oh, how they all come out to play. Like the bear emerges from his winter ...
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Family Friendly Things to Do in Chicago
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2013
Late spring to early fall – that’s what they say is the best time to visit Chicago. Why? The sun shines longer, the days are warmer, and the city seems to burst at the seams with the energy and ...
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Grab a Slice of Chicago-Style Pizza
Written by Viator, April 2011
Food is a big deal in Chicago, from hot dogs to restaurants helmed by famous chefs like Charlie Trotter, but if there can only be one food associated with the city, it must be Chicago-style pizza. ...
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Must see - Farnsworth House in greater Chicago
Written by vederemondo, October 2011
For the architecture buff who is a fan of Mies van der Rohe, it is worth every penny and effort to rent a car and drive out to Plano. The drive is approximately 1 hour depending on time of day and ...
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New Year’s Eve in Chicago
Written by Katie H, December 2012
There’s a New Year’s Eve celebration for just about any taste in Chicago. You can go all out, partying into the New Year, you can have a romantic dinner and toast midnight with a view, or you can ...
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Romantic Things to Do in Chicago
Written by Katie H, February 2013
Chicago, like most major cities, offers a wealth of options for things to do, whether you’re traveling with kids or looking to spend time with someone special. If you’re looking for romantic things ...
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Skipping Lines at the Willis Tower
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
You might have heard about the Willis Tower. Repeatedly touted as “a must” for both visitors and residents, the views from high atop the 110 story building is truly a magnificent experience with ...
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St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
Oh, St. Patrick’s Day. How you mesmerize me. Always a fun bacchanalian extravaganza, St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is the spring celebration you’ve been waiting for. Where else on earth would they ...
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Winter Activities in Chicago
Written by Katie H, January 2013
Chicago’s reputation as having a hard winter is well earned—winters here can be bone-chillingly cold, with a wind that make it feel even colder. It’s no wonder than most tourists visit from May to ...
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Chicago's Roaring 20s at Tommy Gun's Garage
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Doing what: Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner and Show
