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Highlights of the 'Windy City'
Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty, drawing visitors from around the globe. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture and much more.
Visitors to Chicago experience a virtual explosion of cultural activity, civic pride and multicultural expression. From stunning architecture and world-famous museums to lakefront parks and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods
The Chicago Cultural Center, an architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts, is a great place to begin a visit to Chicago. In addition to housing one of the city's official Visitor Information Centers, the Chicago Cultural Center offers more than 600 free art programs annually
Brief History
The first resident was Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a fur trader from Santo Domingo of French-African descent. DuSable built the first settlement in 1779 at the mouth of the Chicago River.
In 1830, lots were sold to finance construction of what would become the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting Chicago with the Mississippi River. Three years later, with a booming population of 350, the Town of Chicago was incorporated.
The city's multicultural heritage is reflected in its neighborhoods, which now attract thousands of visitors each year and is home to nearly three million people from all over the world. As each new group has come to the city, their unique community spirit, typified by Chicago's motto "I will," has enabled them to build a new community, a new life, and a new future
Architecture
Chicago is the birthplace of the modern building and home to unique and innovative designs that have shaped American architecture. It is a living museum of architecture, thanks to the genius of architects such as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and hundreds of others.
Museums
World-renowned for its diverse collection of museums which explore a variety of subjects, including its' history, modern art, African-American culture, astronomy, natural history and much more. Some museums offer free admission and many others have weekly free days.
Tours
By foot, bus, bike, boat, or plane, on the land, lake, river, or in the sky - you can tour all of the city, from its famous landmarks to its world-renowned cultural institutions and attractions.
Food
Thousands of restaurants serving a medley of culinary delights to suit every taste, every budget and every mood. Reserve your table at one of its' award-winning restaurants, from Charlie Trotter's signature dishes to Chef Jean Joho's exquisite French menu at Brasserie Jo or Everest.
Shopping
Shopping began on State Street, the center of the Loop. The original and flagship Marshall Field's department store opened in 1852 on State Street. The famed "Magnificent Mile" which runs along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street offers hundreds of specialty shops and boutiques presenting top-of-the-line goods from around the world.
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