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If all you know about Chicago is contained in the inside of 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 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".

More about Chicago around the Web:

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 find out what other seasonal or holiday events are going on - and coming up - in the Windy City ...

Chicago Travel Kit

Getting there:

Airport: O'Hare International

Trains: Amtrak, Metra Rail

Buses: Greyhound

By Car: From the North, Northwest, or O'Hare Airport, take I-90 / 94 East; from the East or South, take I-90 / 94 West; from the West take I-88 East to I-290 East; from the South or Midway Airport, take I-55 or I-57 North to I-94 West. Map

Staying on the cheap:

Hotels: cheap Chicago hotels

Subway: Chicago Transit

Buses: Chicago Transit buses

Water Taxis: Shoreline

Trolleys: Free in Summer

weather forecast Current weather

Chicago skyline
Night view of Chicago's North Side.

 


City of Chicago Office of Tourism - The perfect place to find out what Chicago has to offer including upcoming events, info on Chicago Greeters - volunteers who will take guests on tours of the city for free - 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 - 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.



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