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Chicago is one of America’s most visited cities

Author: Deepak Nangla
by Deepak Nangla
Posted: Jan 15, 2018

The city of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States, is one of the top 10 most visited places in the country. Here we take you through a city tour of Chicago’s top 10 attractions so you can find out for yourself why so many visitors head to this diverse American city. Contact Brightsun Travel for year round cheap flights to Chicago from a range of UK airports.

Ukrainian Village

Head to the Ukrainian Village for a taste of Ukrainian traditional food and culture, followed by a visit to the impressive Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago.

Humboldt Park

Head to Humboldt Park and find Puerto Rican cafes, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (boasting a fine collection of contemporary Puerto Rican art) and some of the best bars and jazz lounges in the city.

Logan Square

Logan Square, home to decade-old clubs that regularly host live music performances, is a place to head at the weekend, when you’ll find farmer’s markets every Sunday, plus pretty boulevards for short afternoon strolls.

The 606’ Walkway

  • The 606’ walkway is an old railway track turned into a walkway that attracts joggers, cyclists and wondering tourists alike. Take ‘the 606’ walkway and you will pass through pretty stretches of Chicago’s northwest neighbourhoods.

Lincoln Park

Continuing your walking tour, Chicago has an array of beaches and parks to explore, including its biggest park, Lincoln Park, stretching for 6 miles and across 1200 acres in the city, with ponds, lakes, zoos and beaches.

Navy Pier

Chicago’s answer to London’s South Bank is the half-mile long Navy Pier, Chicago’s most visited attraction, where you can go on a 196 foot Ferris wheel, catch a movie in a high-tech IMAX theatre or simply enjoy views over the lake.

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is the second largest art museum in the country, showcasing must-see impressionist collections and surrealist works, and offering fantastic views of the city from its sculpture terrace.

The Museum of Science and Industry

More than world-class galleries, Chicago boasts the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, the Museum of Science and Industry, which is an attraction not to be missed when in Chicago.

Millennium Park

In the summer, Millennium Park comes alive with festivals and concerts, free yoga classes and blooming prairies. And in the winter you can skate the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink and roam past gorgeous outdoor sculptures.

Willis Tower

Finish your city tour of Chicago taking in the incredible views from the city’s highest building, the Willis Tower, a glass building complete with Skydeck on the 103rd floor.

Getting there

Brightsun Travel can arrange cheap air tickets to Chicago as well as premium flights on world-class airlines, such as Premium Economy, Club World or First class seats with British Airways, getting you there in style and on budget.

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Author: Deepak Nangla

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