| Many visitors and tourists go to Chicago to see | | | | building that is famous for having pieces of the |
| the many great attractions that are part of this | | | | world famous buildings, monuments and sights all |
| Midwestern city located right on Lake Michigan. It | | | | built into their structure. The architectural boat |
| is a vibrant as well as historic city that attracts | | | | tour also gives you a good history of the city |
| many young professionals after graduating college | | | | which is quite interesting as well for those who |
| for the many great things that it offers. This | | | | are not familiar with Chicago. Another great idea is |
| article will offer some suggestions if you are | | | | to visit Millenium Park which is a newer addition to |
| planning to visit Chicago over a weekend and | | | | Chicago. It has great gardens, an ice skating rink |
| some tips from locals like a financial planner or | | | | and the famous reflective bean which have |
| financial consultant that lives and works there. It | | | | become quite popular things to see. |
| will recommend some great restaurants, hotels | | | | Another great place to go is the Lincoln Park |
| and things to do and see on your short stay. | | | | neighborhood that is not too long of a walk from |
| There are many great hotels to stay in Chicago | | | | the river and downtown. In Lincoln Park is the |
| and depending on the amount you can afford, | | | | famous Lincoln Park zoo which is free to go in so |
| anything located around the main part of Michigan | | | | you can stroll as much of the zoo as you would |
| Avenue would be great and in walking distance or | | | | like without having to pay a cent. This |
| a short cab ride to many things. The Fairmont or | | | | neighborhood attracts a lot of young professionals |
| the Embassy Suites are all great and are a block | | | | and young families for the proximity to |
| or two off the loud Michigan Avenue. If you | | | | downtown and the nice neighborhood feel it has. |
| prefer to be right on the main drag of Michigan | | | | A great restaurant to go to while in that area is |
| Avenue the Westin and the Hyatt are good | | | | Topo Gigio which is a great family owned |
| choices too. The newest and tallest hotel is the | | | | neighborhood Italian restaurant that has authentic |
| Trump International hotel and tower which is very | | | | and delicious dishes in this quaint restaurant. It is |
| nice as well. | | | | one of the best spots in the city to eat and is not |
| One of the best recommendations for a great | | | | well known to tourists. |
| thing to do is to take the architectural tour that is | | | | Another fun place to eat is Cafe Ba Ba Reeba on |
| done on a boat and goes on the river and out | | | | North Halsted Street. It is a fun, festive spot that |
| along the lake giving you a great history of the | | | | serves tapas styles dishes and is a fun place to |
| amazing architecture seen in Chicago. Speaking of | | | | go to with a larger party and the food is delicious. |
| fun buildings, be sure to stop by the Tribune | | | | |