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If all you know about Chicago is contained in the inside of busy and bustling O'Hare Airport - you're in for a treat ...

The Windy City got its name not only from the weather but it's long-held talent for self-promotion — but you can always count on Chicago to live up to the hype.

From it's earliest days as a 19th century port connecting the Great Lakes with the Mighty Mississippi, Chicago has grown to become home to almost 3 million residents, and the largest city in the US after New York and LA.

If you count 'Chicagoland', the popular name for the city's sprawling suburbs, you have all the makings of one of the largest urban centers on the entire planet.

Today, from its delectable dining to its family-friendly attractions, Chicago justly deserves its numerous awards as a great travel destination, forever making it to the top of America's list of "must sees".

Around the Web, get a taste of Chicago via a virtual tour of the Sears Tower (renamed the Willis Tower for its major occupant in 2009), or take a cyber walk around the city streets, stroll around Millennium Park, or discover what seasonal or holiday events are currently swirling around the Windy City ...

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More about Chicago tourist attractions around the Web:

Explore Chicago - The perfect place to find out what Chicago has to offer including upcoming events, info on Chicago neighborhoods, shopping, top tourist attractions - and just about anything else you'll need to know about the Windy City.

Chi Blue - Chicago - John December does an amazing job of searching the Internet for all the sites that provide information on Chicago. If you need to know it - you'll find it here. Census data, weather, pictures, maps, attractions for families, transportation, events, theater... and much, much more make up this really complete guide.

Millennium Park - Check out the outdoor music pavilion designed by Frank Gehry, stainless steel pedestrian bridge, Crown Fountain, and the "Cloud Gate" sculpture nicknamed "The Bean." Take a look around for pictures, maps, directions, attractions and events...

Sears Tower Sky Deck - Facts, dimensions and trivia, group information, event planning, online ticket purchase and more fun stuff about Chicago's highest observation deck.

Chicago Traveler - This site is a doorway to Chicago information - from neighborhood events to sports and boat trips... it's all listed right on the main page. There is too much information here to digest in one sitting. Bookmark the page and stop by whenever you feel like taking a virtual tour.

National Geographic Travel Guide : Chicago, Illinois - The grand sweep of the city with virtual architectural walking tours, driving excursions, bird watching, historic sites, and nearby attractions.

Chicago Kids - What's hot, and what's not, with a full schedule of kid-friendly activities and attractions, amusements & entertainment.