USA · City Guide
Chicago
Chicago is one of America's greatest and most underrated cities, a magnificent lakefront metropolis of world class architecture, outstanding museums, an extraordinary food scene and a cultural depth anchored by jazz and blues traditions that shaped American music. From the Art Institute and Millennium Park to the legendary Chicago-style deep dish pizza, the rooftop bars of the Magnificent Mile and the extraordinary skyline viewed from the lakefront, Chicago delivers at every level.
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"Chicago is the American city that most consistently surprises visitors who have not been. The combination of extraordinary architecture, world class food, outstanding museums and the beauty of the lakefront creates a destination that I would rank among the finest cities in the world."
The Art Institute of Chicago houses one of the finest art collections in North America with outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and remarkable decorative arts. The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers the best architectural river cruise tours available anywhere in the world, providing an extraordinary introduction to the city's remarkable built environment. The food scene in Chicago is exceptional — from the legendary deep dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches to the world class fine dining scene of Alinea and beyond. Millennium Park's Cloud Gate provides one of the great contemporary public art experiences. The blues and jazz heritage of the South Side is accessible through landmark venues that continue to host outstanding musicians.
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Chicago Architecture
The world's greatest collection of modern architecture including the home of the skyscraper.
Art Institute of Chicago
One of North America's finest museums with outstanding Impressionist collections.
Chicago Food Scene
Deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches and world class fine dining across the city.
Blues & Jazz Heritage
The city that shaped American blues and jazz with legendary venues still operating.
Chicago Lakefront
27 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline with beaches, parks and spectacular views.
Millennium Park
One of the world's finest urban parks featuring the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture.
