Chicago, also known as the Windy City, has been listed as an alpha global city for its economy, high standard of education, and tourism.
It is one of the top-visited cities in the USA as it has some of the most stunning attractions
and several famous landmarks. It is also famous for its delicious food, varying further than the Chicago dog and deep-dish pizza.
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While there are many exciting things to see, here are the 6 fun things you can do in Chicago.
- Visit the Museums, a few honorable mentions are:
- The Field Museum: It is home to anthropological and biological collections. This enormous natural history museum covers 480,000 square feet. The main attractions include the ancient Egyptian artifacts and the “Evolving Planet” exhibit.
- Art Institute of Chicago: Thousands of sculptures, paintings, drawings, and photos are displayed throughout its vast halls and galleries. If it’s your first time, be sure to visit the Modern Wing for contemporary art collections. Other notable mentions are the works of Van Gogh and Andy Warhol and the Thorne Miniatures Rooms in the basement.
- Chicago History Museum: Formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society, this museum has a range, it exhibits historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln down to the city’s delicacies like the Chicago-style hot dog! It houses several artifacts, photographs, and publications, documenting the city’s rich history.
- Don’t miss out on the street food
- Deep dish Pizza and Hotdogs: The iconic deep-dish pizzas and hot dogs are commonly associated with Chicago, and rightfully so! They can be found anywhere in the city. The pizza is cheesy and comes with a variety of toppings and the Chicago dogs are seasoned with sweet and spicy sauces, spices, and herbs. They are commonly found in tourist spots such as malls, bars, hotels, and parks.
- Italian Sandwiches: They are a very integral part of the street food in Chicago as they were created here. It is a must-try!
- Food trucks: The best way to truly enjoy the street food in Chicago are the food trucks. You can choose from a wide variety of food options: tacos, empanadas, grilled cheese sandwiches, ice-creams, and burgers. Cuisines from different cultures are available too such as Cajun food, Korean delicacies, Indian delicacies, etc.
- Ice Skating
If you’re in Chicago for the winter, you have to add ice skating to the bucket list. If it’s your first time and you’re not so sure if you’ll be able to, you’re in luck! Skating rinks in Chicago take into consideration both first-timers and pros alike.
They have beautiful views of the skyline while nearby, serving hot drinks and snacks. Hyde Park for example has a massive rink that is an affordable option.
- Music and Nightlife
There are so many options to choose from as Chicago has a plethora of bars and nightclubs. There’s the Underground; the city’s most affluent dance club, Flash Dance Club; inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory, The Second City Theatre Chicago described as surreal, musical, and entertaining all at once, The Whistler is a cocktail lounge bar that has an art gallery, in-house record label and is a live music venue weekly jazz series, DJs, LGBTQ dance parties, and so much more!
- Learn of the City’s Gangster Era
Delve into Chicago’s gangster tour, visit historic crime scenes, and learn of infamous criminals like John Dillinger and Al Capone. Combine it with a ghost tour to get an added bone-chilling experience!
- Helicopter and Architecture Tour
The Windy City by day can be seen in its picturesque glory but by night, the skyline is absolutely magical when seen from a bird’s eye view. The pilot provides fascinating insights into the culture and history of the city.
Coming down to the waters of the Chicago River, there’s no better vantage point to admire the architecture, which is historic and unique. You’ll pass the Willis Tower, the old Post Office Building, the East Bank Club, and plenty more.
So, there you have it. Not everything in this beautiful city can be witnessed in one visit, use this as a guide to see as much as you can!
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