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Real Name: Graham
Lives In: Royal Leamington Spa, UK
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Chicago

by grayfo - last update: Aug 28, 2009

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Chicago is a world-class city attracting visitors from around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to the Blues, several sports teams, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants, and world-class museums and shops.

The poet, Carl Sandburg, called Chicago the ‘City of Big Shoulders’

Chicago got its most famous nickname 'The Windy City' in 1893, from Charles Dana, editor of the New York Sun after growing exasperated with the long-winded boastings of the city’s politicians.
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Pros:"So much to see and do"
Cons:"Arctic Winters"
In A Nutshell:"My kinda town"
grayfo's Chicago Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 9 - Photos: 9
 
Restaurants
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 6
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

grayfo's Chicago Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
City Views - February 2005February, 2005 6
City Views - May 2009May, 2009 6
From Sears Tower (On an overcast day) 2005February, 2005 6
From John Hancock Center (On a clearer day) 2009May, 2009 6
Postcards - New - 1
Postcards - Old- 5

Comments for grayfo about Chicago
garridogal Mon Sep 28, 2009 14:02 UTC
 Do you travel to Chicago a lot? I was there only once, for a weekend, but was really impressed by this city.
ForestqueenNYC Sun Jun 28, 2009 15:46 UTC
 You got it right on why Chicago is called the windy city, but the average American thinks it's because it's windy there. And it is. I love Chicago.
jo104 Thu May 28, 2009 15:35 UTC
 Heya Graham thanks for the tips I'm flying ou to on sunday
highlandlaura Sun Jul 29, 2007 03:20 UTC
 Hey! Born in Chicago and lived there a short time; now we live about 3 hours' drive from Chi-town.
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