Guide Note

Known as the "Windy City," Chicago is the third largest city in the United States.

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Illinois
Counties: Cook and DuPage
Mayor: Richard M. Daley
City population: 2,869,121 (2006 est)¹
Founded: 1833
Currency: U.S. Dollar
Area codes: +773, +312 and +708
Time zone: CST

Attractions

With skyscrapers such as the Sears Tower, John Hancock Center and the Aon Center, Chicago has one of the tallest skylines in the world. With attractions such as Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium and Buckingham Fountain it's no wonder Chicago gets millions of tourists every year.

Festivals

No matter what time of the year you visit Chicago, there is always something fun to do. The Chicago Blues Festival is popular in June, with four days of music played on three stages in Grant Park. The Taste of Chicago festival is happening in July, bringing over three million together to sample Chicago's finest foods. Street fairs are popular in the summer. Every week you can find a fair like the Halsted Market Days in August offering vendors, wild entertainment and tasty foods. The Taste of Randolph features specialty dishes from fine restaurants on Randolph Street.

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