A city of amazing diversity with an unrivalled tradition of jazz and blues.
Located next to beautiful Lake Michigan, this is a city of amazing diversity with an unrivalled tradition of jazz and blues, astonishing architecture, an appetite for hearty food and world-class sports teams. Attractions include the Sears Tower, museums and art galleries galore, vast parks and shopping on the famous 'Magnificent Mile'.
John Hancock Observatory – The Hancock Centre is Chicago’s third tallest building. Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) – The tallest building in North America with incredible views from the Skydeck observatory. Tribune Tower – Its north and south walls have stones from famous sites across the world embedded in them. Michigan Avenue – Block after block of fashionable department stores. Museums – Chicago’s museums are among the best in the world and include the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum of Natural History.
Jun | Blues Fest Jun | Gospel Fest Jul | Taste of Chicago, Grant Park – An outdoor food fest that attracts over 3 million people each year Aug | Lollapalooza – A three day, eight stage music festival Sep | Jazz Fest, Grant Park As well as these notable city wide events, most neighbourhoods, parishes and groups host their own annual festivals throughout spring, summer and fall.
Deep dish pizza – Chicago’s most prominent contribution to world cuisine. Chicago Hot Dog – A key food staple due to the city’s history of Polish and German immigrations.
CLIMATE Late spring and early autumn are generally warm. July and August can get very hot and humid. Winters can be damp and cold with snow. TIME DIFFERENCE GMT -6 hours in winter, GMT -5 hours in summer FLYING TIME 8 hours 25 mins