Chicago Vacations: Chicago Illinois Profile

Oct 05

The European explorers Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette were the first to visit Chicago in 1673. Chicago is now the 3rd largest city in the United States, located in the State of Illinois, with approximately 10 million inhabitants. Situated on the south shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago extends to 100 km north to south. [...] [...more]

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The European explorers Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette were the first to visit Chicago in 1673. Chicago is now the 3rd largest city in the United States, located in the State of Illinois, with approximately 10 million inhabitants. Situated on the south shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago extends to 100 km north to south. It is the largest town in the Midwest. You will find many Chicago short term vacation rentals in this huge city.

The city is a cultural center, renowned for its museums, art, festivals, theaters and blues clubs. At the sporting level, the Chicago Bulls - led by Michael Jordan - dominated the world of basketball during the 90s, winning the NBA title 6 times.

Chicago is led by a great economic activity, symbolized by the business area (loop) and its skyscrapers to very contemporary architecture even before groundbreaking. The Sears Tower built in 1973, was the highest skyscraper in the world (443 m and 110 floors) before being surpassed recently by the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

The city has gained a great reputation with its cultural architecture of skyscrapers and attracts millions of visitors each year. You can find Chicago short term rentals in one of those beautiful buildings with stunning views. Book your Chicago short term rental now!

The city has many colleges, museums, theaters and symphony orchestras. It adopted the city’s 44th and first black president of the U.S., Barack Obama. Come visit this mythical city by booking Chicago short term rental.

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Chicago Tours: Touring Chicago by Water Taxi

Sep 03

Chicago Tour - Chicago Water Taxis Many people do it: board a tour boat in Chicago and listen to a guide talk about the city’s architecture and landmarks. Another, more adventurous approach is to do a more independent, relaxed Chicago tour on your own by Chicago Water Taxis. From late spring through fall, Chicago Water Taxis [...] [...more]

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Chicago Tour - Chicago Water Taxis

Many people do it: board a tour boat in Chicago and listen to a guide talk about the city’s architecture and landmarks. Another, more adventurous approach is to do a more independent, relaxed Chicago tour on your own by Chicago Water Taxis. From late spring through fall, Chicago Water Taxis drift off into Lake Michigan. The Chicago Water Taxis work very much like buses, making stops at standard tourist attractions such as the Navy Pier, Chinatown or the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). Get off at the Navy Pier and ride the gigantic 15-story Ferris Wheel. One benefit to this independent Chicago tour is that you decide your own lunch time. On your Chicago tour, use the help and guidance of Jennifer Marjorie Bosch’s View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise, a book which helps you identify the buildings of Chicago and gives you bits of architectural history.

There are two Chicago Water Taxis companies that use different routes. Wendella’s Chicago Water Taxi takes off from a dock below Michigan Avenue and heads west on the river to Chinatown. The Shoreline Water Taxi heads south to the Willis Tower and eastward into Lake Michigan. It makes sense to start your Chicago tour near Michigan Avenue Bridge and work your way west from there. The river itself has a lot of history but there are several other landmarks including the 1930 Merchandise Mart at North Wells Street, the Civic Opera House on North Wacker Drive and the Marina City Towers at 300 North State Street. The Chicago Water Taxi’s LaSalle/Clark Street stop is close to Chicago’s theater district. The House of Blues on North Dearborn is a short walk from both Michigan Avenue and the LaSalle/Clark stop.

If you plan on visiting Chicago, find a comfortable and affordable lodging option in Chicago vacation rentals or Chicago vacation homes.

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Visit Chicago: Chicago Tourism Information

Jul 14

Chicago welcomed 32.4 million U.S. tourists in 2008, about 400,000 less than the city welcomed in 2007. The slowed economy put a dent in the amount of travelers into the “windy city”. Because of this, particular attractions have began to roll back prices of admission or has begun to offer group discounts and so on [...] [...more]

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Chicago welcomed 32.4 million U.S. tourists in 2008, about 400,000 less than the city welcomed in 2007. The slowed economy put a dent in the amount of travelers into the “windy city”. Because of this, particular attractions have began to roll back prices of admission or has begun to offer group discounts and so on in a fight to attract the families. A family of four can visit the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago for $85 today, that is the cost of one adult ticket to a Disney park in Orlando.

Chicago tourism is not as bad as it could be, but the city is trying to regain control before it’s too late. In the mean time, take advantage of the bargains available around the city and help promote it to those you know. It is a wonderful city all should enjoy at some point in their life. The best way to experiencethe windy city is to stay in the Chicago short term rentals located all over the city. You receive the  most for your money.

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