
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 have been built downtown, luring the Chicagoans back
to the downtown area (better known as the Loop) and its surroundings in an attempt to reverse the
exodus from downtown Chicago.
- Start Chicago Tour
- See an overview of the main sights & attractions in Chicago
- Interactive map of attractions, buildings and hotels in Chicago
Some Chicago Highlights:
| Dearborn Street Station, Chicago | |
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Dearborn Street Station was one of six railway stations in Chicago. When the station became defunct in the seventies, the building was slated for demolition but fortunately the station's headhouse was saved. More about the building... |
| James R Thompson Center, Chicago | |
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The James R. Thompson Center is a glass and steel complex built in 1985 to house government agencies of the state of Illinois. More about the building... |


