More than the home of the Bulls, the Cubs and the deep-dish pizza, the Windy City has plenty of quirks – and delights – for first-timers to uncover.
More than the home of the Bulls, the Cubs and the deep-dish pizza, the Windy City has plenty of quirks – and delights – to uncover for first-timers, from the city’s pioneering design to its vibrant arts scene and so much more.In the heart of the Midwest and fabled prairie-land, Chicago is one of the flattest cities in America, making it a great city for cycling. Take in the breathtaking Michigan Lake shoreline along the Lakefront Trail and then head into the city via its parklands.
Now, there are 360 kilometres of combined subway and elevated rail tracks that transport more than a million riders a day.Chicago did not get its nickname because it’s windy . The nickname arose from a newspaper reporter who called out most of the Chicago politicians for being profit-centric and “full of hot air”.Based on games, comedic improvisation got its start in Chicago at Second City in 1959, and this intimate theatre is a must-visit for great improv.
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