Chicago is my city. I grew up not too far from there and lived in the city for a few years. I love everything about it (except winter) and always enjoy coming back.
General Info:
Neighborhoods and Areas:
- Chicago Loop (central business district)
- Chinatown (South Side)
- Edgewater (North Side)
- Gold Coast (Near North Side)
- Lakeview (North Side)
- Museum Campus (Near South Side)
- Old Town (Near North Side)
- Pilsen (Lower West Side)
- Prairie District (Near South Side)
- River North (Near North Side)
- University Village / Little Italy (Near West Side)
- West Loop (including Greektown) (Near West Side)
Streets:
- Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River)
- Michigan Avenue (south of the Chicago River)
Parks:
- Grant Park (including Millennium Park)
Architecture/Attractions:
Museums:
- Adler Planetarium
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago History Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Shedd Aquarium
Stadiums:
- Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox baseball)
- Soldier Field (Bears football)
- Behind the Scenes at the United Center (Blackhawks hockey)
Events:
Sporting Events:
- Celebrating the Stanley Cup
- Copa América Centenario 2016
- Marian Hossa jersey retirement ceremony (Blackhawks hockey)
Day Trips: