| When it comes to culture, Chicago has it
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| | Chicago also boasts a major theatre
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| all: from thrilling art and music scenes
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| | scene: the Goodman Theatre, the Victory
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| to remarkable theatre and tantalizing
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| | Gardens Theatre and the Chicago Theatre
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| cuisine. Moreover, as one of largest
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| | all present a variety of plays and
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| cities in the US, Chicago guarantees
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| | musicals year-round. And if you're up for
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| leisure, entertainment and indulgence for
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| | a bit of comedy performance, you'll have
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| everyone. It's therefore no surprise that
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| | much to look forward to since Chicago is
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| the city of Chicago attracts over 30
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| | the birthplace of modern improvisational
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| million tourists to take part in its
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| | comedy. The city is home to two major
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| splendours each year.
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| | comedy troupes, The Second City and I.O.,
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| While Chicago is a large city, many of
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| | and hosts countless improvisational
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| its districts are best seen on foot. The
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| | comedy shows throughout the year.
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| Chicago metropolitan area, for instance -
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| | Moreover, the city is renowned for its
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| also known as Chicagoland - is guaranteed
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| | blues, soul, Jazz and Gospel scenes, as
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| to impress with its high rise buildings
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| | well as for its reputation as the
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| and lively atmosphere. And there's simply
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| | birthplace of House music. There's also a
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| no better way to witness the city's
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| | flourishing independent rock scene, with
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| position as a global architectural
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| | multiple festivals featuring various
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| capital than to marvel at the buildings
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| | music acts each year: Lollapalooza, the
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| at a leisurely pace. While in the heart
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| | Intonation Music Festival and Pitchfork
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| of the city, don't miss Millennium Park -
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| | Music Festival are the most prominent.
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| a rebuilt section of a former railyard.
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| | And for anyone who appreciates classical
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| The park includes the original sculpture
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| | music, the Chicago Opera Theatre, the
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| of Cloud Gate - locally known as The Bean
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| | Chicago Chamber Musicians and Chicago
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| - which, when faced, reflects a curved
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| | a-cappella are sure to impress.
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| image of the Chicago skyline. Moreover,
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| | If you're a culinary enthusiast, Chicago
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| no visit to Chicago is complete without a
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| | offers plenty to whet your appetite.
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| stopover at Navy Pier, a 3,000-foot pier
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| | Apart from ethnic restaurant districts
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| which houses restaurants, shops, museums,
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| | such as Greektown, Little Italy and
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| exhibitions and a 150-foot tall Ferris
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| | Chinatown, visitors can indulge in the
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| wheel. Attracting more than 8 million
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| | city's enticing signature dishes -
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| people in 2005, Chicago's Navy Pier is
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| | including deep dish pizza, the Chicago
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| said to be one of the most visited
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| | hot dog and Italian Beef sandwiches -
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| landmarks in the Midwest.
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| | which also reflect Chicago's cultural
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| For anyone who's interested in museum
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| | background. However, the city also boasts
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| culture, Chicago is guaranteed to
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| | upscale dining establishments,
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| deliver. In 1988, the city officially
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| | particularly in areas like The Loop -
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| opened the Museum Campus, a 10-acre
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| | Chicago's business district. And if you
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| lakefront park surrounding three of the
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| | happen to visit Chicago at the end of
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| city's main museums: the Adler
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| | June, you can even take advantage of the
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| Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural
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| | annual food festival, Taste of Chicago,
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| History and the Shedd Aquarium. The Art
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| | in Grant Park.
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| Institute of Chicago, the Chicago History
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| | If you're planning a trip to Chicago,
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| Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art
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| | you'll find plenty of luxury hotels, such
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| also hold prominent exhibits, as does the
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| | as the Hilton Conrad Hotel, located in or
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| Oriental Institute, which houses an
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| | around the downtown area. And by staying
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| extensive collection of ancient Egyptian
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| | in the heart of the city, you'll never be
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| and Near Eastern archaeological artefacts
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| | far from the dazzling attractions of the
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| | spectacular "Windy City".
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