{"id":4809,"date":"2022-01-19T08:53:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T08:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=4809"},"modified":"2023-08-31T16:11:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:11:57","slug":"15-best-things-to-do-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best things to Do in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chicago.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Chicago-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chicago is the largest city in the U.S., located on Lake Michigan in Illinois. The skyline is punctuated with skyscrapers, including the 1,451-foot Willis Tower and the neo-gothic Tribune Tower. The city is home to numerous museums, including the Art Institute of California, which houses Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The famous Navy Pier is also a must-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love art, you&#8217;ll want to check out the Field Museum of Natural History. It&#8217;s home to over 300,000 artifacts, and is a must-see for anyone who enjoys art. Don&#8217;t forget to pack a lunch or breakfast while you&#8217;re here! Then, go for a walk around the city. You&#8217;ll be glad you did! In the evening, you can catch a show at the Lyric Opera House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For history buffs, there&#8217;s no shortage of historical sites to visit. In the summer, Chicago&#8217;s beaches attract sun-seekers. The city&#8217;s weather is generally mild, but some attractions may be closed temporarily due to global health issues. For art lovers, the Field Museum is a must-see. For foodies, Lou Mitchell&#8217;s is a wonderful breakfast spot in the city. You&#8217;ll feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors should also visit the Museum of Science and Industry, which is the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere. The museum is home to many hands-on exhibits and activities that are sure to excite and entertain. In winter, the park&#8217;s ice rink is a popular location for Christmas movies. In the summer, the museum hosts concerts and an outdoor concert pavilion. While you&#8217;re there, you can spend the afternoon shopping in one of the shopping districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is also home to some of the country&#8217;s best museums. The Field Museum of Natural History is regularly referred to as the world&#8217;s greatest natural history museum. The museum is home to over 40 million artifacts and features immersive exhibits that cover 4.6 billion years of history. While the museum is not a place for science buffs, the crown-family playlab is a great place to bring the whole family. You can even see the human body in a life-size replica of a dinosaur&#8217;s shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is full of award-winning restaurants. If you&#8217;re looking for a romantic getaway, you can visit the Chicago zoo. With 35 acres of land, it&#8217;s the perfect place to take a picnic. You can also experience the holiday lights show at the zoo. If you&#8217;re looking for a night out, you might want to visit the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. Here, you can find everything from designer stores to more affordable options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city&#8217;s economy is diverse, with no one industry employing more than 14% of its labor force. Fortune 500 companies based in Chicago include Boeing, Catepillar, JLL, and GE. Some of the most prominent companies in Chicago are listed below. You can use this information to help you plan your trip to the city. If you&#8217;re planning to visit the city, you should look at the various attractions in the area. A great trip to Chicago can help you make the most of your time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago is the largest city in the U.S., located on Lake Michigan in Illinois. The skyline is punctuated with skyscrapers, including the 1,451-foot Willis Tower and the neo-gothic Tribune Tower. The city is home to numerous museums, including the Art Institute of California, which houses Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. 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