Chicago. The word alone conjures up a myriad of images, from the famous Chicago fire to the long-winded politicians who inspired the Windy City tag. This iconic town known for amazing baseball, pizza, beautiful architecture and even Oprah Winfrey has an enormous variety of things to do, places to see and one-of-a-kind attractions to entertain and enlighten even the most experienced world traveler. Chicago has a rich history that is seen and tasted, from the bustling Magnificent Mile to hip neighborhoods like Hyde Park the Second City will leave you wanting seconds and thirds. One attraction that draws people to a particular city is the local cuisine and Chicago is no different. A great thing to do while visiting Chicago is to eat and one of the thousands of Chicago’s finest restaurants, you are sure to find something to satisfy every palate. A fabulous way to taste Chicago is on the Chicago Food Planet Food Tour. Offering two tours: the Near North Food Tour and the Bucktown / Wicker Park Food Tour. Each tour is $42 per adult ticket and lasts 3 hours, dress comfortably and be prepared to go rain or shine. You will eat enough to fill your belly for lunch as you sample Chicago style pizza, authentic European baked goods and pastries, indulge your deli cravings and see what’s cookin’ at Sultan’s Market and much more.

Visitors can explore Chicago’s heart in one of the many fabulous neighborhoods that reflect its diversity and culture, providing fun things to do. Wicker Park and Bucktown are two of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods. Boasting an array of delightful, attractions, restaurants, art galleries, festivals and music venues you will be submerged in a sea of sights and smells as the eclectic chaos stirs your soul. Full of interesting architecture these neighborhoods are full of newly renovated walkups and brownstones that add character to the quiet residential communities that are juxtaposed to a dynamic commercial scene—this combination attracts young professionals while maintaining desirability with young families. In today’s economy everybody is budget minded so finding things to do that are cheap is good, but finding fun things to do that are free is even better and Chicago has a seeming endless supply of free events. Year round you can find free art, music, dance and walks that will expose you to Chicago’s unique culture. The Art Institute of Chicago is free on Thursday evenings. This world-renown institute houses both an art school and museum that always has exhibits to delight young and old alike. If contemporary art is your bend, the Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Tuesdays and the Museum of Contemporary Photography is always free to the public.