"Chicago - It's my kind of town" Chicago by jmhenry1123

Chicago Travel Guide: 5,834 reviews and 11,868 photos

Considering that it is my hometown I should know it best.

Also known as the Second City, in my opinion we are second to no one. From the magnificent architecture, beautiful Lake Michigan, rich history and delicious cuisine, Chicago stands up to the challenge of any city.

There is always something to do. Sporting events year round offered by the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks and Fire. Fine arts from the Art Institute of Chicago, Symphony Center, Lyric Opera, and playhouses offer world class art, music and theatre.

The cuisine satisfies the hungriest to the most fickle eater. Thick steaks to calm the hungry lion, global cuisine from China, India, Mexico, Italy in quaint neighborhoods.

Don't forget to cruise the Magnificent Mile for some tempting window shopping.

HOME TO THE WORLD SERIES WINNERS CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Congratulations World Series Champion Chicago White Sox!

This is a milestone for Chicago! The White Sox have not won a world series since 1917. This is history making!

AC Milan vs Chicago Fire

July 27 - Soldier Field, Chicago IL!!!

So excited, must purchase tickets ASAP!!!

Sad, sad news.....landmark department store, Marshall Field's name will change to Macy's. The evil Federated corporation is destroying Chicago history!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A world class city with midwest charm
  • Cons:Winter can be a little bit of a hassle with traffic, but the city still looks beautiful.
  • In a nutshell:We may not be New York City but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
  • Intro Updated Oct 27, 2005
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  • DSwede's Profile Photo
    Mar 13, 2006 at 10:42 AM

    Good to see another Chicago face! Its my homebase. Just finished celebrating pre-St Pat's and will have to do it again next week...

  • dejavu2gb's Profile Photo
    Jan 28, 2006 at 3:30 AM

    Great Page on Chicago... Next time I visit I want to vist the Fountain, I did not see it when I went ther on my first visit... I remember it from the opening of Married with Children...!

  • Martman's Profile Photo
    Jan 7, 2006 at 3:11 PM

    I agree with everything you say. Visited Chicago few months ago, nicest holiday ever had

  • RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2005 at 9:34 AM

    Ah, those White Sox! Nice tips on your home town. Birthday greetings from ALaska!

  • Birsen's Profile Photo
    Sep 8, 2005 at 2:26 PM

    Very nice page well done! Greetings from Gran Canaria:))

  • ophiro's Profile Photo
    Aug 2, 2005 at 1:29 AM

    chicago is a place i want to visit ! great tips !

  • Iteris's Profile Photo
    Jul 14, 2005 at 12:56 PM

    I was in Chicago recently for only 2 days, but saw so much and really liked the beach and park areas along Lake Shore Drive.

  • XtravelloverX's Profile Photo
    Jul 6, 2005 at 6:41 PM

    Oh how I miss my Chicago! The Brauhaus is great, in one of my old neighborhoods, tasty tasty. :) Some good tips here. Happy travels!

  • Mar 21, 2005 at 9:53 PM

    Glad to see I'm not the only one who will welcome with open arms our tropical 40 degree weather. Yes, I never thought springtime would come. But with it comes more construction on the Dan Ryan. Blah.

  • druvincent2112's Profile Photo
    Nov 29, 2004 at 11:20 PM

    I'm jonesing for Rush street.....Jay's Italian Beef....The Drake....a......bears win...etc you rule

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