Set along the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a city that has truly redesigned itself. After the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago became the birthplace of modern American architecture; now immense skyscrapers and high-rise buildings populate the downtown area. Shops boasting the newest fashions line the Magnificent Mile, and lush parks populated with displays of modern art draw scores of people downtown. Chicago's performing arts scene is famous for its improv comedy shows and distinctive blues music. Like the rest of the city, Chicago's signature foods, from Chicago hot dogs to deep-dish and stuffed pizzas, are undisputedly unique. ...More
| The John G. Shedd Aquarium features thousands of animals encompassing over 2,100 different species including marine anim... | |
| Built in 1973, the Sears Tower is 110 stories tall and is the tallest building in the United States as well as one of th... | |
| A vast collection of art from around the world and across millennia is displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago. Its ho... | |
Ford Center for Performing Arts Oriental Theatre Decorated in an opulent Far East style, the Ford Center for the Performing Arts's Oriental Theatre presents live musical... | |
Chicago City Hop-on Hop-off Tour Your fully-narrated trolley (heated in winter) or double decker bus will tour 13 magnificent miles of Chicago's downt... |







