Whether this is your first visit or fifth, Chicago always has something that will keep you coming back for more. Located in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago sits on the edge of Lake Michigan and features 29 miles of free beaches and lakefront trails for outdoor activities such as jogging, skating, and biking.
Chicago’s downtown area is comprised of the famous Magnificent Mile—the city’s main shopping attraction—and the Loop, Chicago’s cultural and business district. The Magnificent Mile is a one-mile stroll along the tree-lined expanse of Michigan Avenue, stretching north from the Chicago River to the beach at Oak Street. It has been referred to as Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, New York City’s Fifth Avenue, and the Mall of America combined. Visitors can enjoy unbeatable shopping at stores such as Marshall Field’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Hermes, Gucci, Niketown, Tiffany & Co., and a number of other internationally recognized names. Besides the individual boutique stores on the streets of the Magnificent Mile, the several malls provide more opportunities for shopping entertainment.
Just minutes from Northwestern University School of Law, the Loop is Chicago’s business and cultural center. Alongside the head offices of numerous large law firms and Fortune 500 companies, Chicago’s Theatre District comes alive nightly with performances of every kind. The Loop also houses one of the world’s most well-known art museums—The Art Institute of Chicago. Finally, Navy Pier, Chicago’s most-visited attraction, is just a short stroll from Northwestern University School of Law. Extending far out over the waves of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier combines great restaurants, shops, shows, and carnival rides, providing beautiful views of Chicago’s prized and unique skyline.
Chicago is well known for being a city of neighborhoods; it is no less a city of great restaurants. Chicago’s neighborhoods are filled with unique and diverse top of the line restaurants. Whether you crave egg rolls, steak, lobster, sushi, Chicago-Style Pizza, or hamburgers, Chicago offers a plethora of options. Not only does Chicago have nationally-recognized chain restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, Morton’s of Chicago, Smith & Wollensky, and the House of Blues, but also it boasts its very own famous restaurants like Oprah Winfrey’s restaurant, Bistro 110, Tango Sur, Bice Ristorante, Trotter’s, Frontera Grill & Topolobampo, Tru, Blackbird, Pizzeria Uno, Gino’s East Pizzeria, and many more. From Chicago’s famous Deep Dish Pizza to its world-acclaimed fine cuisines, Chicago’s dining opportunities are second to none.
Chicago’s entertainment and nightlife options are no less rich. Whether you want to hear the Blues at Kingston Mines or Andy’s, Jazz at the Chicago Prime Steakhouse or The Cotton Club, or Piano Bar entertainment at The Redhead Piano Bar, Chicago offers a rich nightlife culture for every age any night of the week.
Whether you like to shop, visit world famous museums, enjoy the lakefront, or sample Chicago’s famous pizza, this diverse city is filled with opportunities for visitors and natives alike. Because the options are almost endless, we offer the following supplemental listing of informational websites:
