Chicago events, tours, attractions, sightseeing and things
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 Chicago, the Windy City, is the third largest city in the United States and hosts more than 45 million visitors each year from all over the world. Although it is the third largest convention destination in America, most of Chicago’s visitors come for the matchless music, arts, and entertainment, as well as its famous regional cuisine. If you’re a lover of classical music, take in a performance of the Chicago Symphony, one of the world’s finest orchestras.
The Joffrey Ballet, the Chicago Festival Ballet, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago are also beloved favorites. Your live theater choices include improvisational comedy legend Second City, as well as ImprovOlympic (I.O.) and the Steppenwolf Theater Company. And for fine arts, Chicago is hard to beat, with its many museums and outdoor works by artists like Picasso and Chagall. Best known for its blues tradition, and is home to the original House of Blues where you’ll enjoy live performances by contemporary masters. If you’re a sports fan, you’re in luck: Chicago, twice named Best Sports City in the United States, hosts major league baseball, professional football, and hockey teams, as well as the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls.
And to truly experience Chicago, don ’t miss the cuisine, a unique reflection of Chicago’s working class roots and ethnic diversity. Deep-dish pizza, chicken Vesuvio, the famous Chicago-style hot dog, and the Italian beef sandwich all originated here, and hundreds of local restaurants participate in the annual Taste of Chicago festival the last week of every June. |
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| Chicago Bars - Clubs - Restaurants and Fine Dining |
Live blues, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and gospel music; ballet, symphony, live theater, and improvisational comedy; or neighborhood taverns and sports bars? Your choices are endless for a memorable night out on the town. |
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Named by the Robb Report as the “most exceptional dining destination,” Chicago is home to more than 20 Michelin-starred restaurants as well as outstanding ethnic cafes, bistros, steak houses, and family restaurants. |
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| Plan Your Next Vacation - Discover Chicago |
 O’Hare International, the second busiest airport in the world, serves the northwest side of Chicago, and Midway International Airport, serves the south side. The city is a major hub for United, Southwest, and American Airlines. It’s also one of the largest hubs for passenger train service in the United States, with service to New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston, and New Orleans, among other major cities.
When’s the best time to visit? Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures averaging 85° (F) but exceeding 90° (F) an average of 21 days each year. And they’re also crowded – with tourists packing the museums, parks, hotels and restaurants. Winters are snowy, cold, windy, and less crowded, affording the easiest access to theaters and live music venues. Springs are short and often rainy, so If you’re committed to mild temperatures and sunny days, the Fall months are best. |
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