Chicago – the Windy City on Lake Michigan – is one of the most fascinating metropolises in the USA: impressive architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, and a culinary tradition ranging from deep-dish pizza to the classic Chicago-style hot dog. This page collects all of miles-around's Chicago articles.
Included are detailed travel tips for a two-day trip to Chicago with the Chicago CityPASS – including visits to The Field Museum of Natural History, the Adler Planetarium, Millennium Park with Cloud Gate, and observation decks like the John Hancock Center. Also included are tips on Chicago's food culture, featuring deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, a walking tour of Navy Pier and the German-influenced Lincoln Square neighborhood, and a hotel review of the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue. The articles are aimed at travelers and families who want to explore Chicago independently and know which attractions are truly worth seeing.
The day before, the CityPASS was definitely worth it and we had a lot of fun. On our second day in Chicago, we visited the natural history museum "The Field Museum", the Adler Planetarium, went to the top of Chicago's tallest building and ended the day in Millennium Park.
In May, the three of us travelled to the USA, the first time for our son. We started our little round trip in Chicago. We had planned two days for it and with the Chicago CityPASS we had enough attractions to visit. You can find out what you can experience and what we can recommend in this article.
In the second part of our travel tips for "Chicago - Windy City: What you should see!" we will introduce you to a brewery, visit the Navy Pier, get caught by the police while taking photos and, last but not least, visit a neighbourhood of German emigrants.
In the first part of our travel tips for "Chicago - Windy City: What you should see!" we will take a ride on "The Loop", visit Buckingham Fountain, walk along the Magnificent Mile and marvel at the view from the John Hancock Centre.
With over two million inhabitants, Chicago is the third largest city in the USA. The metropolis on Lake Michigan is not only famous for its breathtaking architecture, but also for its culinary delights.