Visiting The Windy City

So, you are off to the "Windy City" for your vacation and you are going to have such a wonderful time. Chicago offers a brilliant skyline and some of the finest cuisine around. Most of downtown Chicago is taxied around, so expect to see people at curbside hailing a cab. Driving a vehicle yourself through town could be monotonous as there are many one way streets and it could be very confusing and time consuming to get to your destination. Further, parking can be very costly, averaging at least $20 per day.

There are many extraordinary hotels in Chicago for you to choose from. While some will have a bell hop ready to immediately carry your luggage to your hotel room, there are others that allow for those on more of a budget. If you select a hotel that is near the downtown area, you will be able to enjoy just a short walk to almost anywhere. The shopping is inexhaustible, there is an assortment of outstanding eatery's located in every direction, and there is plenty to do for everyone. The Magnificent Mile is only eight blocks long and there are some 460 stores located within that area including American Girl, Crate & Barrel, and Niketown. Here you will also find museums and galleries to keep you busy throughout the day.

Walking the Magnificent Mile is a memory that you will always treasure. Each season in Chicago hosts a unique and wonderful outdoor festival. While on your walk down the magnificent Mile plan on enjoying four shopping plazas and world renowned boutiques filled by local designers. Here is where you will literally want to shop until you drop. Make sure to stop by the infamous Cheesecake Factory and pick up at least a slice of the most mouth watering cheesecake in the world. There are so many flavors to choose from that everyone will love it. Whether you are looking for some ethnic food, a Chicago Style pizza, or the perfect steak, you will find it all within these eight blocks.

Along the Magnificent Mile you will find Bloomingdale's Department Store, a six level upscale shopping experience. While you are visiting Bloomingdales, keep in mind that they also offer a full service salon and spa, and a state of the art fitness facility. If Bloomingdales did not quite quench you're shopping desires then visiting Water Tower Place surely will. Deemed the apex of the Magnificent Mile, this mall is Chicago's pride and joy for shoppers. With an eight level atrium, you will find more than 100 of your favorite stores, restaurants, boutiques, and specialty stores. Just to name a few of the stores located within this 78,000 sq ft mall are Abercrombie & Fitch, Aldo's, Godiva Chocolatier, Macy's, and Steve Madden Shoes.

Remember that Chicago is home to many sports teams, the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawk's, The Cubs and the White Sox so no matter what time of the year that you plan your vacation if you are a sports buff, you will have lots to do.

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