For the fifth year in a row, Chicago was named America’s “Best Big City” by the famous American magazine Cond Nast Traveler. In fact, this great city ranks first in this category since 2017, amazing, right? For the occasion, we will reveal to you below, the reasons why Chicago is the ideal place for your next vacation.
An innovative architecture
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With its unique and impressive architecture, Chicago is America’s most eye-catching “city.” Considered the city of origin of skyscrapers, the city managed to attract the most talented architects of the time who managed to turn it into a modern, innovative and beautiful town.
The windows of the buildings reflect the landscape outside in a magical way. At sunset, the last rays of the sun illuminate the skyscrapers, giving a spectacle of the most extraordinary. You can’t miss it!
A nature of the most varied
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Among its skyscrapers and architectural buildings, there are green spaces where you can enjoy American nature. Among them, Lincoln Park stands out, the largest park in the city and the second most important in the country. Located a few steps from the urban center, this natural corner is ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. An ideal break of tranquility not only to relax reading your favorite book under the shade of the huge trees, but also to get to know the fauna and flora of the area by visiting the zoo and the botanical garden.
Not far from there, in the heart of Chicago, is the North Park Village Nature Center. Between its Discovery Room, its educational facilities and its trails through the woods, this open-plan center is ideal for getting in touch with nature. Also, despite being one of the most urbanized cities in the United States, Chicago is home to many green areas to the delight of its inhabitants and visitors.
Some heavenly beaches
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Being located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, Chicago has not finished surprising you. A few minutes from the city center there are white sand beaches lined with transparent waters. And no, you are not dreaming! These little pieces of paradise really exist and among them Glencoe Beach stands out, the best beach in the area.
Large, pleasant and surrounded by American nature, there is no other beach like this. And what better than to relax in an idyllic setting after having spent the day walking through the great streets of the city?
So if you plan to travel to Chicago, don’t forget your towel and bathing suit!
A multitude of activities
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The multitude of good plans and proposed attractions made this great city one of the most vibrant in the United States. So if you plan to travel to Chicago, you have to carefully prepare your travel program because this city knows that it has a lot to offer. Between visits to museums such as the Art Institute or the Field Museum of Natural History, cruises on the river to discover the city and major sporting events, you will not have time to get bored!
In fact, for the “Windy City”, leisure is the most important thing and this is one of the reasons why tourists love it and always want to return. So I can only tell you one little thing: enjoy!
A beautiful city in all seasons
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Dressed in autumn colors when the first leaves of the trees fall or dyed white by the blanket of snow, colored by the bright hues of summer or painted in the pastel colors of the first flowers of spring, Chicago shines in any season of the year. year
It’s no lie when you hear that Chicago has everything to win you over.
Then do not hesitate, book your tickets that the “Second City” will give you beautiful views of all its territory both in summer and winter.
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