Chicago: Travel tips for the Windy City

by Gami1986

As I child I always wanted to travel to Chicago, the fact that I had family living their, which I hadn't seen in over 10 years made it even easier to go their. Having only two weeks in Chicago, I made the most of it, viewi...read more

by Rebecca Oaks

As someone who recently moved to the Chicagoland area, I have observed a few things that may be useful tips for first-time visitors to the Windy City. 1. Wear comfortable shoes. Although Chicago is famous for its mass ...read more

by Erica Green

"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, Ch...read more

by Charlotte Bellamy

Regardless of the time of year, a visit to Chicago can be a fantastic family travel experience. The city and surrounds cater for all ages of kids, whilst offering adults architecture at which to marvel, fantastic shopping,...read more

by Belle Starr-Travel Channel Steward

Chicago took me totally by surprise. I didn't expect to like it. Not only did I like it, I loved it. We flew into Midway and I was amazed at how easy and inexpensive it was to get from the airport to our Bed and Breakfas...read more

by Ivaan Antidote

Some four or five years ago Mrs Antidote and I spent a hugely enjoyable ten days in the bustling, windy city of Chicago. Fairly compact for such a major city the home of The Magnificent Mile' possesses an admirable public...read more

by Shari Schmidt

Experience Chicago's World-Class Art for Free Chicago is a wonderful town for art lovers on a budget. Creations by world-renown artists including Calder, Dubuffet, Kappor, Miro, and Picasso add dimension to Chicago's...read more

by Howe Sim

A last minute substitution for our tour of Switzerland, Chicago turned out to be a delightful albeit less exotic alternative. The memories of my first visit to the Windy City several years ago were not too pleasant, as it ...read more

by Gary Ketchum

Chicago is one of the most entertaining cities in the United States. Not only does it have some of the finest professional sports teams, Chicago is also known for it's exquisite restaurants and historic theatres. If you ...read more

by ILoveAFreebie

Stars in Bars Have you ever spent a weekend bar hopping in Chicago in search of celebrity sightings only to find out the star was just one bar over? Are you bummed because you never see any stars in bars despite all th...read more