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- Country: United States
- State: Illinois
- County: Cook County, DuPage County
- County: Cook
- Mayor: Richard M. Daley
- Population: 2,836,658 (2007) Boston.com: 2007 Population of all 351 Massachusetts Cities and Towns
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area code(s): 773, 312, 708
- Time zone: CST
- Nicknames: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi-Town, Hog Butcher for the World, City of Broad Shoulders, Chi City, The City That Works
- Average climate: 20-30°F (winter), 70-80°F (summer)
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Known as the "Windy City," Chicago is the third largest city in the United States.
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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.Chicago Hotels
- Mahalo's Guide to Chicago Hotels
- Mahalo's Guide to Cheap Chicago Hotels
- Concierge.com: Chicago Hotels
- Frommer's: Chicago Hotels
- Fodor's: Chicago Hotels
- Lonely Planet: Chicago Hotels
- TripAdvisor: Chicago Hotels
- IgoUgo: Chicago Hotels
Chicago Restaurants
- Mahalo's Guide to Chicago Restaurants
- Concierge.com: Chicago Restaurants
- Frommer's: Chicago Restaurants
- Fodor's: Chicago Restaurants
- Lonely Planet: Chicago Travel Guide
- TripAdvisor: Chicago Restaurants
- IgoUgo: Chicago Restaurants
Chicago Tours
- Mahalo's Guide to Chicago Tours
- Official Tourism Site: Chicago Tours
- Frommer's: Chicago Tours
- Gray Line: Chicago Tours
- Chicago Trolley
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Chicago Vacation Questions
Im tired of Chicago winters. During my vacation this year I want to scope out somewhere warm in the US to live. See details... 6 AnswersI think you may have to compromise. My idea is: Jacksonville, FL - On Christmas, it was 84 degrees. I was sweating. It did get into the 30s for around 3 or 4 d... read more
Will Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? 3 AnswersNo. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. ... read more
Hi for the Lazy vacation contest I finished thefollowing pages before Sunday midnight. Will it be considered? 1 AnswerHey Pellrider, for the contest you only needed to create 1 page. I looked through all the submissions after midnight (pst) last night and already chose the win... read more
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On vacation and earned it too! Going to Chicago to see Young Frankenstein on Broadway!!
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well it appears i will be taking my vacation in Chicago, for a funeral but none the less I'm headed somewhere I've never been
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Vacation Time - At the airport, waiting to board my flight home to Chicago. I love airports and am actually a... http://tumblr.com/x7t468ctn
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Amazing vacation! Chicago here we come.... I will miss this very much though http://yfrog.com/4aj4kj
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@Swimming4Jesus nope. the only time he was in Chicago i was on vacation! :(
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