The Wonders of Chicago
Come and explore Chicago with me!
Places to Eat
We all love to eat food and try new foods. Listed below are some of the places that are a MUST to try. Living in Chicago for a year gave me experience on the best places to go when you're feeling hungry.
“Going to Chicago was like going out of the world.” —Muddy Waters
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Sight Seeing
Chicago's Events and Festivals
There are always events and festivals going around in Chicago. Be sure to check out these annual events!
January
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Zoolights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Cubs Convention, Chicago Chinese New Year Celebration, Ice skating in Millennium Park
February
Chicago Restaurant Week, Randolph Street Market Festival, Rhinoceros Theater Festival, C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
March
Southside Irish Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Parade & River Dyeing, Chicago Flower & Garden Show, Eataly’s SpringFest, Chicago Cubs home opener
April
May
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks, Chicago City Markets, Manifest Urban Arts Festival, Mayfest, Chicago Beer Classic, Taste Of Mexico in Little Village
June
Tuesdays on the Terrace, Puerto Rican Parade, Millennium Park Summer Film Series, Wells Street Art Festival
July
August
Taste of Greektown, Summer Smash Festival, Meet Me on The Mile, Jazzin’ On the Steps, Chicago Triathlon, Chicago in Tune
September
African/Caribbean International Festival Of Life, Roscoe Village Burger Fest, Chicago LIVE Again! at Navy Pier, ¡Súbelo!, Sam Adams’ Lakeview Taco Fest
October
Chicago Marathon, Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Columbus Day Parade, Northalsted Halloween Parade, Arts in the Dark, Lincoln Park Wine Festival
November
Christkindlmarket Chicago, Caroling at Cloud Gate, Festival of Barrel Aged Beers, Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden, Thanksgiving Parade
December
Traveling
Whether you are close are far to Chicago, there are several way to travel to and in Chicago
Flying
If you are pretty far from Chicago, the best airport to fly into would be O'Hare National Airport. The next best option would be Chicago Midway Airport. O'Hare is a fairly large airport whereas Midway is a bit smaller. More flights are likely to fly into O'Hare. There is plenty of transportation options once you land from taxi's to public transportation.
Trains
If you are a bit closer, find the nearest Amtrak or Metra train station near you. The Amtrak or Metra will take you straight to Chicago Union Station. Chicago Union Station is largest train station in Chicago with plenty of destination options.
Chicago Public Transportation
If you are close to Chicago, you can also use a personal vehicle. However, if you don't have a car in the city, Chicago offers a great public transportation system. There are several modes such as taking the L (city train) or taking the bus. Be sure to look up on the Ventra app which route you need. Also register for a Ventra card and be sure to load money onto your c
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