Chicago Travel Guide

Chicago OVERVIEW

The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, Hog Butcher of the World, The City That Works or the Second City are all nicknames used not only by the Chicagoans to call this Midwestern metropolis. The city is willing to please and restless to convince its visitors that it deserves more than its "Second City" status. So go shot snapping of the amazing skyline, enjoy some internationally acclaimed Chicago orchestra or theater performances or feed your inner fashionista on Michigan Avenue and cutting-edge, off-the-beaten-track boutiques in Bucktown. Look for some thrills at the Navy Pier Ferris wheel or amble hand-in-hand with your beloved down Oak Street Beach, too. But remember that Chicago's greatest attractions are not only man-made. Hang out at the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, the ultimate outdoor destination for family picnics, jogging and games, or hit the parks, Grant, Millennium or Lincoln to take advantage of the green relaxing surroundings.