First city to use the word “jazz.” First planetarium in the Western World. First atomic reaction. First steel-framed skyscraper. First elevated train system. First commercial air flight. The Second City of Comedy has experienced its fair share of firsts over the years. Indeed, the Windy City has a style and pace all its own. Little wonder that the Chairman of the Board christened it, "My kind of town!"
Yes, there is jazz in Chicago. And rock. And soul.
And even Cajun. The nightscape is rich in quality and possibility. One night you’re ambling around the North Side’s pubs or dance clubs; another, you’re tucked into a crowded booth in Buddy Guy's on the South Side.
The flourishing dining scene, too, leaves no stone uncovered. In addition to historic standbys – steakhouses, Italian restaurants, and dog and burger joints – there’s a truly international palate of choices, from churrasco to sushi, pelmeni to sweetbreads.
Chicago is also the story of trade and politics. For many years, big business and the mob had their hands firmly planted in the pockets of local government. Thankfully, such corruption is long gone, and “Windy City” better references climatic conditions than the turbulent political landscape. Today, business thrives along the Lake Michigan shore like never before, thanks to Fortune 500 stalwarts like the Boeing Company, Bank One, and Sara Lee.
And then there are the people of Chicago, whose wry wit, Midwestern values, and friendly demeanor make the city one of the world’s most hospitable. Combine that with a wealth of diversions and an awe-inspiring skyline, and it’s easy to see why Chicago has been romanticized in poetry, song, TV, and film time and time again. Indeed, far from being a Second City, Chicago is now more than ever “everybody’s kind of town.”
Things to Do in Chicago, Illinois: Travel Guide from 10Best
8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL Opened in 1934, the zoo is world renowned for its animal care and conservation.
141 W Jackson St, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL The Chicago Board of Trade is the largest US options exchange.
233 S Wacker Dr, Ste 3300, Chicago, IL Standing 1,454 feet high, this skyscraper is easily Chicago's most prominant structure.
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL opened in 1914.
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