"Chicago's my kind of town," sang Frank Sinatra. Whether you seek culinary delights, cultural enlightenment, sports thrills or outdoor adventures, Chicago satisfies the desires of everyone. Situated along Lake Michigan, Chicago remains a hot destination for tourists from across the United States. Here are a couple of must do activities:

1. High Tea at The Drake Hotel: Tea at The Drake has long been a tradition that such dignitaries as Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton and even Queen Elizabeth have participated in the afternoon ritual. However, it remains quite affordable ($27.50) to the average visitor. This includes tea and a selection of sandwiches, scones, breads and pastries. Honestly, there is enough food for a late lunch or early dinner. Every afternoon a harpist performs to add to the atmosphere and ambiance. While you may be able to walk up and snag a table, reservations are recommended.

2. A baseball game at Wrigley: Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and home to the Chicago Cubs. It's steeped with history, including Babe Ruth's "called shot" when he pointed to the outfield and with his next swing of the bat hit a home run. Two unique features of Wrigley Field are the bleacher and rooftop seats. The bleachers are general admissions tickets and are first-come first-serve seating. The rooftop seats provide a distinctive view of the ballpark from one of the surrounding buildings. Plan ahead when buying tickets to a Cubs game.

3. Second City: One the most famous theatres in Chicago is Second City. It's launched the careers of John Belushi, Bill Murray, Tina Fey and Steve Carell, just to name a few. The theatre offers nightly comedy shows that are smart and original. Tickets are pricier ($25) on Fridays and Saturdays, so if possible make a reservation for during the week A Monday ticket costs just $14. A nice perk is there is no drink minimum at this club.

Perhaps, you'd like to sample some of the food that makes Chicago so famous. Here are a few places to try:

1. Orange: Orange is most famous for their made to order juices. Choose the traditional orange juice and spice it up with lime or pineapple juice. Or take a walk on the wild side and choose from one of their 20 other fruit and vegetable juices. Orange also features a weekly changing flight of pancakes. The themed flights treat restaurant goers to four different types of silver-dollar sized pancakes. Most breakfast dishes are under $10 making this an

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