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Chicago has been called the "most American city" for its dizzying melting pot of cultures and its can-do attitude. It has been called the "world capital of modern architecture", having been given a second chance to build stunning structures after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Its politicians through the decades have been pegged as "colourful", which in some cases was a gentler word for "corrupt". Lately Chicago has been singled out as the hottest restaurant city in the United States, and one of the world's greatest dining destinations. That claim was superceded most recently when Chicago became the unofficial centre of the political world as Chicagoan Barack Obama delivered his presidential victory speech in Grant Park. It is an exciting time to visit Chicago, no matter where your interest lies.
Mercat a la Planxa
Authentic Catalan cooking downtown
Dining options abound at Mercat a la Planxa, a cavernous and colorful eatery – ranging from small tapas plates to a chef's tasting menu, or a roasted suckling pig for four....
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North Avenue Beach
Sports central with city views
Chicago is probably not known as a beach town, but with 30-plus miles of lakefront and scads of sandy public beaches, North Avenue Beach sees plenty of action....
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Free and easy – and animals galore
Lincoln Park Zoo is compact and right smack dab in the middle of the city....
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Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive – and grown-up
Although many of the exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry are interactive, the museum is not strictly for kids....
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Chicago History Museum
Lincoln Park museum hosting a Chicago cultural institution
Reinvented for the 21st century, the Chicago History Museum covers the pioneer days of the city to the 1968 Democratic Convention....
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Maya Polsky
Inclusive global art gallery
The works of beloved local artist Ed Paschke often hang on the walls of the Maya Polsky Gallery....
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Barnes & Noble
Gold Coast location for nationwide book store
The two-level Barnes & Noble in the Gold Coast is a great place to take a break from the bustle of downtown Chicago....
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Chicago Place
Magnificent Mile mall hosting Saks Fifth Avenue
With Saks Fifth Avenue giving the Chicago Place its claim to fame, the rest of the mall somewhat pales in comparison....
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Sheffield's
Relaxed beer garden
In winter, all three rooms of the casual Sheffield's bar are packed....
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Monk's Pub
Happy hour hot spot
For more than 30 years, Monk's Pub has cornered the Chicago Loop market for medieval-themed dive-bar drinking....
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Supernatural Chicago
Chicago's past viewed from the paranormal side
Experience Chicago's paranormal past during this one-man show starring necromancer Neil Tobin....
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Andy's Jazz Club
Hot jazz in an intimate setting
Andy's Jazz Club features live bands every night, usually 2 per night....
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Art + Science
Stylish hair salon in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
While Art + Science may appear rather ominous from the outside, step inside this Lincoln Park hair studio for a warm and welcoming environment....
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Charles Ifergan
Top salon for ladies-who-lunch
Imagine the opportunity to have your hair done in a luxurious salon, where prices go up the closer you sit to the front door and a know-it-all owner reigns supreme....
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Arlington Park Racecourse
Races and betting
Arlington Park Racecourse is the place to go if you’re looking for a little action....
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Auditorium Building and Theatre
Landmark auditorium and theater of the late 19th-century
Still a working theater, the Auditorium Building and Theater is notable for its Chicago grandeur....
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