More than a million Polish Americans call Chicago home. In fact, the city is second in Polish population after Warsaw. Northwest of the Loop, in the area known as Avondale, Polish-speaking doctors and lawyers are as prevalent as restaurants serving up pierogies, galumpki and sausages. Tour the Polish neighborhoods of Chicago to learn more about Polish American culture.
Visit The Polish Museum of America, situated within the Chicago's first Polish neighborhood. Go to the museum to learn about both Polish and Polish American history through various art exhibits and an extensive library. You can also attend lectures, theatre performances and concerts on Polish culture.
Go on one of Chicago's popular neighborhood tours and learn why Polish immigrants flocked to Chicago. Visit a Polish church built in 1893--St. John Cantius Catholic Church--and see the religious artifact museum inside. Travel along Milwaukee Avenue to see the "Polish Triangle," and a recently established Polish neighborhood.
Visit some of the many Polish churches in the Windy City. Ornate and flanked with beautiful architecture, these Catholic landmarks are some of the most attractive around.
Celebrate at the Taste of Polonia, a festival dedicated to Polish food and tradition held every Labor Day weekend in Chicago. Enjoy 3 days and 4 nights of great food and entertainment. Eat sizzling polska kielbasa with sauerkraut, and dance the polka to numerous live bands.
