Reasons To Visit Chicago
The City by the Lake has a lot to offer and almost have everything that one person could ever ask for. Mouth watering food, breathtaking sceneries, amazing cultural history and awesome buildings. The best part? This great city is a home of open minded, hard working and very friendly Chicagoans.
Dynamic Art Scene and World class Museums
Different types of museums and galleries and winsome public spaces can definitely be found in this amazing city. Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Monet’s Water lilies, and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte can be stunningly seen even without leaving the Art Institute of Chicago. You may witness the Hemisphere’s largest science museum through the Museum of Science and Industry, learn and gain knowledge about the Windy City itself at the Chicago History Museum, or decide to visit and see the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex at The Field Museum. One of the downside of visiting Chicago is , deciding which one to go first , and honestly there is no wrong choice! (LOL)
Delightful Food
Chicago was known to be a city where wild garlic and onions abundantly grows. Nowadays, this City in a Garden is very popular with its flavorful delicacies and not only only offers great attractions, but also a delightful place to satisfy our palate.. Starting with the all time favorite hot dogs. But here in Chicago , Hot Dogs are dragged through the garden toppings .You must try out the well-known Deep dish Pizza and the Italian Beef. Genuinely stuffed and enough reason to make your stay worth it. Oh, and don’t miss out the all time favorit mix of caramel and cheese corn. (Although it originated from St. Paul Minnesota.)
Musical Heritage
Being a home to numerous influential genres and styles in Music, Chicago undeniably has a wide musical history. Famously related with the growth of electric(Chicago style)blues music. This beautiful neighborhood is also the center for the evolution of early Jazz and house music, later which also includes hip hop and R&B. Chicago-Style Dixieland jazz, still remains popular as well as Chicago style Festival and the Chicago Blues Festival that happens every summer. In the 1980’s House Music also aroused and took its name from a nightclub known as The Warehouse.
Remarkable Skyscrapers
The City that works is the home of the first ever skyscrapers .According to a report by CommercialCafe, The urge to live Downtown is what drives the development of tall buildings and new skyscrapers in Chicago. The job growth definitely brings people back to live downtown Chicago. The desire to live near urban communities and a transit infrastructure are some reasons why they choose to live Downtown Chicago. One of the best early example of preserved Art Deco masterpieces from the year 1920, with the new and innovative buildings. Today, the beautiful skyline of Chicago features 100 skyscrapers to be exact. Mesmerizing, isn't it?
Multicultural Community
The diversity of the people and neighborhoods makes Chicago’s food so great and stand out from the rest. When we read articles and facts about the history of Chicago, we will learn that The Great American City is truly a multicultural home to various communities of Italians, Latinos, Irish and Poles. Up until this day, their culture life and experiences can still be felt as there are flourishing areas from Pilsen to Greektown and Chinatown to Ukrainian.
Popular Public Parks
“Urbs in Horto” , a Latin phrase that has been the official motto of Chicago since the year 1830. This simply means “City in a Garden”. Throughout the City, the Chicago park district maintains more than 600 facilities as almost 10% of this amazing community is parkland. Some of the notable and favorite city parks are Lincoln Park, The Grant Park, Millennium Park and Jackson Park.
Exceptional Shopping
The North Michigan Avenue, is known as one of the most prominent Commercial stretches. No doubt why it was given the name of The Magnificent Mile. Luxury Brands, High end and world leading department stores are definitely found along this prestigious Avenue. In addition to that, Local independent boutiques are also out and selling all kinds of premium fashion leveled stuff at every price range.
The Amazing Locals
We should of course talk about how great the people of The Second City are. Tourists of all nations and race are warmly welcomed by the friendly, hardworking and down to Earth residences of the city itself. They will give you the most genuine smile and make you feel at home all throughout your stay in this wonderful city. The acts and kindness they show will surely have a strong impact to tourists and improve their overall stay.
Iconic sports teams
As home to the Cubs, Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks, some of most recognizable teams in the U.S., sports are always a big deal in the Windy City. The teams are well supported, long-standing and relatively successful without ever being dominant, making them pretty likable overall. Chicagoans are passionate and vociferous about their teams, and experiencing that atmosphere is a must for any visitor, whether it’s at a stadium or one of the many sports bars.
Lake Michigan
As the local band the Smashing Pumpkins once sang, Chicago is the city by the lake. Being situated next to one of the world’s largest lakes makes Chicago feel like it has a coastline, and in many ways, it does. Lakeside parks, trails, and sandy beaches are a hive of activity in summer, with people of all ages enjoying picnics, competing in volleyball tournaments, and taking boats out onto the beautiful blue waters.
A flourishing beer scene
Chicago’s brewery and bar scene is as large and diverse as the city itself, and it continues to grow all the time. The big-hitting breweries include Goose Island, Revolution, and Lagunitas, all offering tours and taprooms to check out, though bars and shops all over the city also serve their beer. Other great local breweries include Half Acre, Pipeworks, and Marz, which you can also try in bars such as Maria’s Packaged Goods, Fountainhead, and Map Room.
In many ways, Chicago has everything you could want from a great international city—beautiful buildings, amazing food and entertainment, and a history of contributing to art, culture, and technology on a global scale. Add to that list its idyllic lakeside location and diverse population of friendly people, and what else do you need? Here are just a few reasons to make the trip.
