Chicago


Chicago, the bold and the beautiful


From kid-approved museums to sightseeing tours, Chicago has family activities covered. By Bill Burfoot


The iconic Navy Pier has become a major attraction since its redevelopment.


never be called though is boring. Situated in the Great Lakes region of the


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American Midwest, the city which began as a tiny trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River has now grown into the third largest city in the United States with a population approaching 3 million. In October 1871, a fire destroyed one-


he Windy City, Velvet City, Second City, Te City that Works, and Chi-Town. Tose are just a few of the many nicknames Chicago goes by. One name the city of Chicago will


How to get there 20 flights per week with United Airlines


Flight duration 2 hr., 17 mins..


third of Chicago and left more than 100,000 homeless. Te factories and railroads were largely spared, and the city rebuilt with astonishing speed. Tis is where the nickname “Te Second City” was born. In the years since, the city has grown leaps and bounds.


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From their extensive parklands, including 3,000 hectares of city parks, nearly 200 art galleries, over 7000 restaurants, and stunning architecture, this is a city that should be on every traveller's list of places to go. For families visiting Chicago there is always an abundance of attractions and events to keep everyone entertained. Family-friendly attractions


In 2017, Millennium Park, became the top tourist destination in Chicago, the Midwest, and placed among the top ten in the United States of America with 25 million annual visitors. Tere is a reason for that. Lo- cated in the heart of Chicago inside “Te Loop”, the central business district encircled by the elevated


“L” Train tracks for easy access, the park has four major ar- tistic highlights: the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the Crown Foun-


The Hub


All photos courtesy of the Illinois Office of Tourism.


Photo by Laurie and Charles.


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