Chicago

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Chicago, the "Windy City" as it is often called, lies along the shores of Lake Michigan. It is known for its vibrant arts scene, numerous cultural attractions, excellent shopping, and interesting architecture.

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Chicago, the “Windy City” as it is often called, lies along the shores of Lake Michigan. It is known for its vibrant arts scene, numerous cultural attractions, excellent shopping, and interesting architecture. It’s hard to know what to gawk at first. High-flying architecture is everywhere, from the stratospheric, glass-floored Willis Tower to Frank Gehry’s swooping silver Pritzker Pavilion to Frank …

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CITY Chicago STATE Illinois COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT April to Mau & September to October NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Union Station, Chicago NEAREST AIRPORT O’Hare International Airport(ORD) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS Wi-fi is common in lodgings across the price spectrum. Lower-speed internet typically is free, but …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Chicago is a cycling-savvy city with a well-used bike-share program. Riders can take bikes free of charge onto L trains, except during rush hour (7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm Monday to Friday). Most buses are equipped with a bike rack on the front that accommodates two bikes at a time. Divvy (www.divvybikes.com) has some 5800 sky-blue bikes …

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History & Culture

Chicago was founded in the 1830’s and has been the economic and cultural heart of Illinois ever since. The city is famous for its laid-back Midwest attitude, and in many ways it represents the general population of the state. The home of many US Presidents and warm-hearted people, Illinois is a fun and rewarding travel destination. The rivers and lakes …

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Top Attractions

The Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago is a world class museum with hundreds of thousands of artworks. The diverse collection spans thousands of years and includes pieces from a variety of media including painting, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, textiles, architectural drawings and more. The Institute is known for its collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings …

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