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
| 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... | |
| The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum stands as a testament to the experiment of the social settlement as the means to enact... | |
| Lincoln Park Conservatory, first opened in the 1890s, contains four distinct garden areas, each exploring a different as... | |
| The 216-acre Brookfield Zoo showcases an extensive collection of rare and exotic animals from around the world. Featured... | |
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... |







