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    Gabi B.
    "your stay in this beautiful city"(5 Tips)
    Bob K.
    "Chicago is, my kind of town.."(5 Tips)
    Aidan A.
    "especially deep dish pizza along with the blue make Chicago"(3 Tips)
    Fluying ✅.
    "Chicago architecture foundation walking tours."(5 Tips)
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  • SHAWNA P.heart icon on user image
    SHAWNA PDecember 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best season to visit is during the Summer, but don't fret, Winter offers a beautiful heartwarming view of the city decorated in holiday lights & FREE ice skating in various city parks. ENJOY OUR CITY
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Fluying ✅.
    Fluying ✅March 31, 2018
    Chicago is all about architecture so it’s strongly suggested to do the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust tours and the Chicago architecture foundation walking tours.
    Upvoted Oct 4
  • 🈴Naumova Zehra 🈲
    🈴Naumova Zehra 🈲June 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I love the civility, I love the humility, I love the respect, I love the friendliness, I love the lack of entitlement!
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Tawnya S.heart icon on user image
    Tawnya StarrApril 19, 2018
    An absolutely beautiful city, regardless of the time of year.
  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleyJanuary 3, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    The third largest city in the U.S. & 2nd largest skyline. The crown of the Midwest & a culturally significant American metropolis, enjoy the countless sights, sounds, & tastes of this "toddlin' town."
  • PureWow
    PureWowMarch 16, 2016
    Best time to visit: April - May. Summer = tourists. Unless you want to elbow people out of the way to get a photo of “the Bean.” we suggest Spring. Airfare/ hotels are affordable and you won’t freeze. Read more
  • Abdulrahman A.heart icon on user image
    Amazing city, breathtaking architecture, the buildings & towers are unique here, try the Deep Dish Pizza, RiverWalk Tour, walk in the gardens & visit the Museums. Walk by the lakes & rivers. Enjoy!
  • Nafeesah A.
    Nafeesah AbdullahAugust 18, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Check out the neighborhoods so many hidden gems and history.
  • Scott Kleinberg
    Scott KleinbergMay 25, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    There's a wonderful Chicago project on Instagram called #instagram312. When you upload your Chicago photos to Instagram, tag them #instagram312 to be included in the collection.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Gabi B.
    Gabi BulumacSeptember 29, 2014
    Try the Chicago-style hot dog 😋 is definitely something you should try during your stay in this beautiful city on Lake Michigan
  • Aidan A.heart icon on user image
    Aidan AzherApril 26, 2016
    Amazing downtown, the architecture and the food especially deep dish pizza along with the blue make Chicago a wonderful place to visit.
  • T@!rA F.
    T@!rA FontanezAugust 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't leave town without trying a deep dish pizza, an italian beef sandwich, or some garrett's popcorn. If your really cool you'll go to a CUBS game while your in town!!!
  • Sandrine A.heart icon on user image
    Sandrine AndroJuly 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing town and very welcoming people here
  • Adam C.heart icon on user image
    Adam CernyJanuary 1, 2015
    The people and neighborhoods have growing and individual culture. Check out the Chicago Diner!
  • Jen M.heart icon on user image
    Jen Mata-McMahonOctober 18, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    One of the prettiest cities in the US on a bright sunny day!
  • Katarina L.heart icon on user image
    Katarina LönnSeptember 23, 2018
    It’s a beautiful city! Walk the River Walk! Don’t miss the Art Museum in the Art Institute, 12 Picassos!
  • Sam 2.
    Sam 24112013February 20, 2015
    You just got to love this place...buildings, shopping, warm people
  • Juscallme P.
    Juscallme PhillyAugust 19, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Plenty of places to eat downtown, South, North or East recommend checking out Yelp for reviews.
  • Olli K.heart icon on user image
    Olli KMarch 25, 2015
    Visited from Kansas City in a few occasions. Very different pace but love the city!!! I always come back
  • Niharika S.heart icon on user image
    Niharika ShahJanuary 19, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Either you love chicago or you're wrong.
  • RadioShack
    RadioShackNovember 7, 2011
    Martin Cooper was born in Chicago in 1928 – he’s the inventor of the handheld mobile phone – so you can thank him and his So Right invention for making this check in possible.
  • RENheart icon on user image
    RENNovember 22, 2014
    when in Chicago, go check out this art piece in Millennium Park. It's cool
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
    Learn about the Windy City from a local by taking a free, two- to four-hour guided tour with Chicago Greeter.
  • Kristi L.
    Kristi LoveJanuary 10, 2014
    Good places to eat and living. ♡
  • Maria P.heart icon on user image
    Maria PflugradtMay 29, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    It is a beautiful city. I love going to Navy Pier and to see Willis Tower and to go shopping there.
  • Mat B.heart icon on user image
    Mat BurnettApril 29, 2016
    When the coasts are submerged, Chicago will arise as the capital of the New America.
  • Carla J.
    Carla JeanFebruary 6, 2012
    I Have ♥Family♥ From The AMAZING City Of Chicago!! 1 Of The Best Cities To See The Performing Arts!!
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJune 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The 2nd city! The Windy city! Hog Butcher to the world! Home of the tallest stick in America! The Chi! Who doesn't love Chicago??!
  • عبداللهheart icon on user image
    عبداللهAugust 7, 2014
    It's all good and amazing ❤️, it's my new home .. So u should enjoy
  • Victoria P.heart icon on user image
    Victoria PipkinDecember 2, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Best museums in the USA, possibly the World!
  • İsmail Y.heart icon on user image
    İsmail YaziciAugust 5, 2014
    Awesome city, ever!
  • Krystle G.heart icon on user image
    Krystle GurleyJuly 14, 2014
    I call Chicago my second home because I'm up there every summer. I love it!
  • Carla J.
    Carla JeanFebruary 25, 2012
    I Have ♥ Family ♥ From The OUTSTANDING City Of Chicago!! 1 Of The Best Cities For Music & To See The Performing Arts!!
  • Lina G.heart icon on user image
    Lina GonzoNovember 15, 2012
    Be sure to sing off key and as loud as you want!
  • bunnie
    bunnieAugust 28, 2013
    Would love to visit again, when it's less hot + humid!
  • Jeff W.
    Jeff WillingerMarch 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sales tax on clothing higher than NYC. PARKING atrociously expensive. Still my kind of town.
  • Kim S.
    Kim StackhouseSeptember 13, 2011
    If you are ever in Chicago, you need to visit Joe's, Giordano's and Quatrino. All of these places have amazing food!!!
  • Donnie B.
    Donnie BMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicago has to be the best of the large cities in the US
  • RICKY W.heart icon on user image
    RICKY WAREApril 1, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    If U can't make it here in Chicago, then U can't make it anywhere! 💪
  • Enis A.heart icon on user image
    Enis AksoyMarch 22, 2022
    I liked the downtown!
  • James K.
    James KentJuly 6, 2010
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  • Norbert H.heart icon on user image
    Norbert HerzogMarch 5, 2019
    Millenium Park
  • Kasper T.
    Kasper TidemannJanuary 8, 2012
    Be sure to visit The Gage on 24 South Michigan Avenue - one of the best places around!
  • Thomas B.
    Thomas BarnetteJanuary 31, 2013
    Use as much of the expressway as possible. And please don't txt and drriivvvee! That was close! Lol
  • Jamie B.
    Jamie BacalJuly 29, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Lincoln zoo park!!!
  • Sara H.
    Sara HarrisonJanuary 1, 2013
    Smile, and hold the door open for a stranger.
  • @JoeTBA
    @JoeTBAAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Chicago is beautiful keep it that way!
  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Need to re visit, I just know airport places
  • Ine S.
    Ine SenaNovember 15, 2010
    beautiful city with many excotic highrise buildings. even prison is built with architectural design.
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    EZ Movers IncAugust 16, 2011
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