Facts About Chicago
- Chicago is the largest city of Illinois and third largest city of the United States after New York City and Los Angeles.
- Chicago has various nicknames including “Chi-town”, “Windy City”, “Second City,” the “City of Big Shoulders”, and “American of big cities”.
- A unique downtown Chicago feature is its multi-leveled streets, the most well-known of which is Wacker Drive. This double-decker street comprises an upper-level riverfront boulevard and a lower-level roadway for commercial and through traffic.Chicago’s downtown area is known as “The Loop,” which refers to the area encircled by the Chicago Transit Authority’s elevated (‘L’) train tracks.The CTA operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. In an average year, the CTA provides more than 450 million bus and train rides.

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VIDEO: From O’hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago via CTA TRain
There are options on how you can get to downtown Chicago or the Loop Area if you are coming from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. Depending on your budget, time and comfort level to take public transit … continue reading

VIDEO: Where to Stay in Chicago: Arlo Hotel
It took awhile for me to find a hotel to stay in Chicago but I managed to find the best hotels that perfectly suited my itinerary. There’s always been a question about safety in Chicago and this is the first thing I checked before I visited it … coninue reading

VIDEO: A unique botique hotel in the heart of downrown Chicago
This hotel was unlike any other hotel that I stayed before. I have to admit that the colourful, fun interior is what really attracted me to this hotel. This is a boutique hotel, the hotel rooms are quite small but they are really interesting … continue reading

VIDEO: Walking the Millenium Park
Today I am showing you one of the most iconic landmark in Chicago, The Cloud Bean at Millennium Park. Visiting the Millennium Park is one of the free activity that you can do in Chicago. Millennium Park is a 24.5 acres park with plenty of activities that you can do around. … continue reading

VIDEO: Crown Fountain
Crown Fountain in Millenium Park is one of the recommended site to visit when in Chicago. I was lucky enough that the Millenium Park is only few minutes away from Arlo Hotel where I stayed. … continue reading

VIDEO: Crown Fountain at Night
The Crown Fountain is a major attraction located in Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA. It consists of two 50-foot glass block towers that project changing images of Chicago citizens and has water flowing through a black granite reflecting pool. … continue reading

VIDEO: Architecture Boat Tour, a MUST activity when in Chicago
One of the thing that Chicago is famous for is their amazing architecture by the River Walk. You can definitely appreciate the view by just walking by the River Walk, but it would be a better experience taking a boat tour in the Michigan Lake for an architecture tour … continue reading

VIDEO: Architecture Boat Tour
The Architecture Boat Tour is one of the main atrraction that I have in my to do list in Chicago. In fact, if there is only 1 attraction that I can do, I will choose this one. I have always love being close to the water, it gives me a sense of peace and it made me relax. … continue reading

VIDEO: River Walk View During the Day
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the way you’ll discover intimate coves, breezy cafes, wineries and bars, public art, monuments, museums, and a boatload of excursions on the water. … continue reading

VIDEO: Evening Walk at River Walk
You can walk the riverwalk in less than 1 hour depending on your physical condition. I you like to take you time and walk slowly and stop from time to time, 1 hour would be enough. … continue reading

VIDEO: Buckingham Fountain Day Visit
Opened to the public in 1927, Buckingham Fountain was commissioned by avid art collector and philanthropist Kate Sturges Buckingham as a memorial for her brother Clarence … continue reading

VIDEO: Stunning Buckingham Fountain Lights Display
Located at 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States, the Buckingham Fountain is a sight to behold during both the day and night. As one visitor noted, the fountain is indeed impressive during the day, but it becomes truly enchanting when illuminated at night. The changing lights transform the fountain into a mesmerizing display, creating a distinctly different atmosphere after dark … continue reading

VIDEO: Eat, Play & Drink @Navy Pier
Today I am taking you for a day walk at the Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. I spent few days exploring Chicago and Navy Pier was one of those places recommneded when you visit Chicago. … continue reading

VIDEO: Stunning View of Navy Pier at Night
Rides, Food & Drink.. Navy Pier Chicago got you covered. Visiting Navy Pier is one of the free activities you can do in Chicago. … continue reading

VIDEO: Lake Front Trail Running
The Lakefront Trail in Chicago is an 18-mile paved path that runs along the picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline, offering breathtaking views and a serene environment for outdoor activities. … continue reading

VIDEO: Free Activity, Lincoln Park Zoo
Let’s get close to nature today. Walk by the beach, stroll in the park and see some wild life at Lincoln Park Zoo. Let’s GO! … contiue reading

VIDEO: A Night Walk to Remember
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VIDEO: Art on theMart, A Lights Display at River Walk
Art on theMart is a spectacular digital art display projected onto theMart building in Chicago. This iconic art installation showcases a wide range of mesmerizing visuals, from dynamic patterns to stunning animations, and serves as a captivating attraction for both locals and visitors. … continue reading

VIDEO: The Largest Starbucks Reserve in the World!
I am not a coffee drinker but I am really excited about visiting the Starbucks Reserve in Chicago. This roastery opened in November 2019 on the city’s Magnificent Mile. This so so far the largest Starbucks in the world with 5 levels to sit, relax, eat and sip your favourite freshly brewed coffee … continue reading

VIDEO: Chicago Eats!
There’s quite a LOT of places to eat and food to try in Chicago. I stayed only for few days which is definitely not enough for me to try and explore what Chicago food scene has offer, but I made sure to try some of the MUST have food when in Chicago and some that I just saw while walking around the place … continue reading
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Featured Posts:
- How to take CTA Train from O’Hare International Airport to Chicago Downtown
- Where to Stay in Chicago: Arlo Hotel
- Architecture Boat Tour – One of the MUST do activity when in Chicago
- Chicago Eats!
- What to see at Millenium Park
- Day Visit @Navy Pier in Chicago
- Buckingham Fountain at Grant Park
- Buckingham Fountain Lights Display
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Navy Pier at Night
- Architecture Boat Tour at Night
- Walking River Walk at Night
- Downtown Chicago Night Walk
- Chicago Starbucks Roastery
- CitizenMHotel, a Unique botique Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago
- Art on theMart, A River Walk Lights Display
- Crown Fountain at Night


















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