Chicago

      Greetings, everyone! I’m now going to take you on a tour of one of my favorite cities of all time…The Windy City…Chicago!!! Chicago is famous for a LOT including the buildings, museums, deep dish pizza and sports teams. I love this city because of its richness in the arts and the amazing night life! 

                                                     HISTORY OF CHICAGO

     Chicago has an amazing history! Its economic, cultural and political histories have all helped the city grow and become diverse over the years. Even when a fire destroyed most the city including the central business district in 1871, the city grew because of its railroads, finance, higher education, broadcasting, jazz, and high culture. A display of Chicago’s rise to stardom can be found in the Chicago History Museum still standing and thriving today!

                                                      GO CHICAGO CARD

     If you’re interested in saving money and visiting places such as museums and skyscrapers, I highly recommend the “Go Chicago Card.” This card is an all-inclusive pass which provides access to famous sites including the Shed Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, 360 Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, and many more. You can buy a pass that lasts anywhere from one to five days. Getting a Go Chicago Card rather than tickets to the individual attractions will save you money AND time! For more information on the Go Chicago card check out https://www.smartdestinations.com/chicago-attractions-and-tours/_d_Chi-p1.html?pass=Chi_Prod_Go.

                                                    Field Museum of Natural History

     One of my favorite museums in Chicago was the Field Museum of Natural History. It's a HUGE museum and maintains its status of a premier natural history museum with the help of a state-of-the-art education and scientific program. There are exhibits for the whole family whether you wish to explore Asia or Hawaii or Africa, just to name a few!  Be sure to look for the most noticeable creature in the entire museum…SUE THE T-REX! 

                                                                 Art Institute Of Chicago

     If you’re ever in Chicago, I also highly recommend visiting The Art Institute. It was founded in 1879 in Grant Park and is the second largest art museum in the United States (after the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York)! Some of its collections include African art, Indian art, American art, Asian art, European paintings, and Modern and Contemporary Art. I highly recommend you check out the Asian art while you’re there...it is gorgeous! Before you leave, seize the rare opportunity to get close to the famous painting, American Gothic (the painting of the older couple with the man holding a pitchfork).

     With a lot to offer and a city full of memories, Chicago is a spectacular place to visit! This is one of my favorite cities in the world and I hope you’ll get the chance to explore Chicago and save yourself some money while you’re at it!