| go. The word alone conjures up a myriad of images, | | | | Park and Bucktown are two of Chicago’s |
| from the famous Chicago fire to the long-winded | | | | trendiest neighborhoods. Boasting an array of delightful, |
| politicians who inspired the Windy City tag. This iconic | | | | attractions, restaurants, art galleries, festivals and music |
| town known for amazing baseball, pizza, beautiful | | | | venues you will be submerged in a sea of sights and |
| architecture and even Oprah Winfrey has an | | | | smells as the eclectic chaos stirs your soul. Full of |
| enormous variety of things to do, places to see and | | | | interesting architecture these neighborhoods are full of |
| one-of-a-kind attractions to entertain and enlighten | | | | newly renovated walkups and brownstones that add |
| even the most experienced world traveler. Chicago | | | | character to the quiet residential communities that are |
| has a rich history that is seen and tasted, from the | | | | juxtaposed to a dynamic commercial scene—this |
| bustling Magnificent Mile to hip neighborhoods like Hyde | | | | combination attracts young professionals while |
| Park the Second City will leave you wanting seconds | | | | maintaining desirability with young families. |
| and thirds. | | | | In today’s economy everybody is budget |
| One attraction that draws people to a particular city is | | | | minded so finding things to do that are cheap is good, |
| the local cuisine and Chicago is no different. A great | | | | but finding fun things to do that are free is even better |
| thing to do while visiting Chicago is to eat and one of | | | | and Chicago has a seeming endless supply of free |
| the thousands of Chicago’s finest restaurants, | | | | events. Year round you can find free art, music, dance |
| you are sure to find something to satisfy every palate. | | | | and walks that will expose you to Chicago’s |
| A fabulous way to taste Chicago is on the Chicago | | | | unique culture. The Art Institute of Chicago is free on |
| Food Planet Food Tour. Offering two tours: the Near | | | | Thursday evenings. This world-renown institute houses |
| North Food Tour and the Bucktown / Wicker Park | | | | both an art school and museum that always has |
| Food Tour. Each tour is $42 per adult ticket and lasts | | | | exhibits to delight young and old alike. If contemporary |
| 3 hours, dress comfortably and be prepared to go rain | | | | art is your bend, the Museum of Contemporary Art is |
| or shine. You will eat enough to fill your belly for lunch | | | | free on Tuesdays and the Museum of Contemporary |
| as you sample Chicago style pizza, authentic | | | | Photography is always free to the public. |
| European baked goods and pastries, indulge your deli | | | | For an attraction with a little more life in it, visit Lincoln |
| cravings and see what’s cookin’ at | | | | Park Zoo, which is free seven days a week. This |
| Sultan’s Market and much more. | | | | world of wildlife is nestled below a shadow of |
| Chicago has a great reputation for having a big city | | | | skyscrapers, a virtual oasis in the midst of this great |
| flare while maintaining it’s midwestern essence. | | | | city. This world-class zoo has things to do for every |
| This diverse town has an abundance of attractions for | | | | age and ability. |
| all budgets and a neighborhood to fit almost any niche. | | | | An amazing park in the middle of a concrete |
| With almost 9 million visitors every year, Navy Pier is | | | | landscape is always a place to find something to do, |
| an entertainment hub where locals and tourists alike | | | | and Grant Park will not leave you disappointed. Its |
| enjoy a fabulous day on Lake Michigan finding many | | | | structure is based on French parks and geometric |
| things to do. This lakefront playground is home to 50 | | | | designs and has fabulous natural and man-made |
| acres of parks, promenades, gardens and shops. | | | | attractions. The park is divided into sections of lawns, |
| Enjoy world-class theatrical productions at the Chicago | | | | wide promenades, flowerbeds and monuments. One |
| Shakespeare Theater, the amazing technology | | | | of best things to do is to enjoy the amazing water and |
| brought to film by IMAX, or one of the many free | | | | light show of Buckingham fountain. As one of the |
| concerts, shows or special events for all ages. For a | | | | world’s largest fountains this spectacular |
| spectacular look at beautiful Lake Michigan and | | | | attraction displays an unforgettable 20 minute water |
| Chicago’s skyline, hop on board one of the | | | | and light show every hour from mid April through |
| many pleasure boats docked along side Navy Pier. | | | | October. |
| Experience a day on the water aboard a 148 ft. | | | | One thing is for sure Chicago has a virtual cornucopia |
| schooner, zip around the lake on a speedboat, or have | | | | of things to do that will not disappoint. Residents of this |
| a romantic dinner cruise on a climate-controlled boat | | | | Second City are very much attached to it’s |
| year round. | | | | culture and lifestyle and once you experience the food, |
| Visitors can explore Chicago’s heart in one of | | | | shopping, art, unique architecture and culture of this city |
| the many fabulous neighborhoods that reflect its | | | | you are sure to fall in love. |
| diversity and culture, providing fun things to do. Wicker | | | | |