Chicago, the birthplace of the modern skyscraper is still a trendsetter in urban architecture and is a must for people interested in 20th century urban architecture.

But the Windy City offers a lot more than architecture alone: it is a bustling city, it is home to many great museums and it has some of the best Blues clubs.
It is also a great city to live in, especially the northern part of the city has a great lively atmosphere and even nice beaches. The last decade, more and more luxury apartments are being built downtown, luring the Chicagoans back to the downtown area (better known as the Loop) in an attempt to reverse the exodus from downtown Chicago.

Some Chicago Highlights:   (more highlights...)
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago The Shedd Aquarium's most spectacular exhibit is the Oceanarium, a 3 million gallon aquarium with among others beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. More about the Aquarium..		Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo is the oldest free public zoo in the US. You'll hundreds of animal species including bears, lions and gorillas. More about the zoo...