Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Whether you are in the mood for fine dining or a Chicago-style hot dog from a street vendor, the windy city has dining options for all tastes and budgets. Over 7,000 restaurants operate in Chicago, offering visitors plenty of choices. Visit Near North or River North, two Chicago neighborhoods, to enjoy some of the city's top fine dining establishments. Enjoy Cantonese or Szechuan food in Chinatown. Little Italy and Greektown are choice stops for other varieties of ethnic cuisine. Don't miss out on Chicago's famous deep dish pizza at Giordano's Pizza, Gino's East or Lou Malnati's Pizza.
Chicago consists of 237 square miles of land, with lots of things to see and places to visit. More than 200 theaters, including the Oriental Theater, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Plaza and the Apollo Theater, offer shows in Chicago. The Lincoln Park Zoo, Six Flags and the Chicago Children's Museum are excellent places for family outings. Spend a relaxing day viewing magnificent pieces of artwork at any of Chicago's museums, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Art Institute of Chicago. Visit the Magnificent Mile, which runs along Michigan Avenue, to check out boutiques and stores with the latest fashions.
Chicago is famous for its enthusiastic sports crowds, so check out a game while visiting. Seven professional sports teams call Chicago home. Visit Soldier Field to see the Chicago Bears or the Chicago Fire. If hockey is your sport of choice, purchase tickets to see the Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawks play at the United Center. The Chicago Wolves, an American Hockey League team, play at the the Allstate Arena. Wrigley Field is home to the Chicago Cubs, while the White Sox play at U.S. Cellular Field. If you prefer basketball, get tickets to a Chicago Bulls game, where you can see the famous mascot, Benny the Bull.
Chicago offers a nighttime hotspot for all to enjoy, many of which are open until 3 or 4 a.m. Circus or Crobar are clubs where you can dance the night away. Cubby Bear, which is a sports bar by day, is one of the hottest live music venues in town. Blue Chicago and B.L.U.E.S. feature some of the best blues musicians in the business. Check out the Cotton Club for live jazz music, or Andy's Jazz Club, which is popular during Happy Hour for drink and food specials.