Apart from the food and jazz music Chicago is famous for its architecture like Sears Tower and museums and its loyal sports fans. It is one of America's largest metropolises, offering an incredible medley of modern wonders and cultural offerings.

What to do in Chicago:

visit the Millennium Park: This is the "front lawn" public space where you can find some of the city's most iconic scenery. Stroll through the blooming Lurie Gardens, enclosed by a 15-foot high hedge, admire the art installations and take a look at the exhibitions held throughout the year.

Get mesmerized by the Adler Planetarium: Founded in 1930, the Adler Planetarium is a monumental science facility occupying the northeastern tip of Chicago's Northernly Island. It has a vintage charm with its famous planetarium dome and Art Deco exterior embellished with bronze zodiac reliefs. From inside the dome, you can travel through Sky Theater's digital projections.

Do the Chicago Riverwalk: One of the best ways to see the city is the Chicago Riverwalk, a gentrified waterfront path through Downtown, along the river's south bank.

Shop along the Magnificent Mile: If you're looking for a luxurious shopping spree, head down to Magnificent Mile, where you can find a series of upscale shops, hip dining spots, and some of Chicago's finest big-brand hotels, such as the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, The Conrad, and Park Hyatt. Grand malls here include Nordstrom, and Water Tower Place, which houses a Macy's. Come in the summer, and you can experience the Gardens of The Magnificent Mile festival, where its blooming planters are sometimes graced with designer fashion.

Take the kids to Shedd Aquarium: Shedd Aquarium features a great collection of aquatic displays, ranging from the flooded rainforests of South America to the tropical coral reefs of the pacific. Here you will get acquainted with beluga whales, dolphins, sea lions, and sea otters.

Airports in and around Chicago

• Chicago Dupage County Chicago Midway airport
• Chicago O'Hare International airport
• Chicago Pal-Waukee airport
• Chicago Rockford airport

Airports near Chicago:

• South Bend airport (110km)
• Milwaukee General Mitchell airport (128km
• Lafayette (United States) airport (173km)
• Kalamazoo Airport (175km)
• Muskegon Airport (183km)

Best time to visit Chicago:

The prime time to visit Chicago is between April and October during the shoulder season, and the high tourist summer season when selecting things to do is the most abundant. Chicago can be pretty warm during the busy summer tourist season, especially in the concrete jungle of Downtown.