Travel Spotlight Chicago
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Frank Sinatra once sang that “his kind of town is Chicago,” and frankly it would be my kind of town too if you didn’t have to deal with the fierce winters. Chicago is the epicenter of the Midwest and has it going on in every area. The Magnificent Mile, otherwise known as Michigan Avenue, features the best of the high end retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Tiffany & Co, and Chanel just to name a few n addition to many one of a kind shopping experiences. Where else, besides the American Girl store can a little girl don an outfit identical to her favorite doll and have a traditional tea party? Chicago is a sports junkie’s or a bookie’s dream as the city is filled with terrific sports teams, da Bears (who choked during their most recent Superbowl experience), the Bulls who have won many championships in their time, and their beloved baseball teams the White Sox and Cubs. Taste of Chicago has already passed for the year, but serves as a great introduction to the mouth-watering cuisine of the city. The festival draws upwards of 3 million people and offers a sampling of more than 70 restaurants in Chi Town. In addition to the food, several nationally known music acts perform for free and there is a spectacular firework show held on July 3rd. The Navy Pier is a fabulous place for the whole family, and young and old alike enjoy the Ferris wheel and the Merry-Go-Round. Not to be missed for architecture buffs is the Architecture Boat cruise, which sails the Chicago River and an expert points out where historically significant events happened and buildings of importance. Chicago is a rather large city so it’s best to pick out a few activities and to stick to them. Flight deals are usually plentiful to either Midway or O’Hare so there is always an excuse to come back and see more!