But its not only about big buildings, the architecture is filled with history, including the Chicago Board of Trade and Fine Arts buildings to name a few. Public art is a mainstay in Chicago with funding that dates back to 1905. There are the likes of Chagall, Picasso and many of the most famous modern figurative artists. This is complemented by historical portrait statues of Abraham Lincoln to such modern day heroes as Michael Jordan. Chicago is also revered for its upscale shopping along the Magnificent Mile and State Street plus Merchandise Mart, which is a four million square foot, art deco landmark in the heart of downtown.

The extremely walkable large city has an unlimited number of attractions and hosts millions of visitors each year ~ a number that peaked to more than 54 million in 2016. Such attractions include Grant Park, Adler Planetarium and Wrigley Field – to name a few. Chicago is also home to the largest convention center in North America McCormick Place, making it a major world convention destination. The city has the 3rd largest gross metropolitan product in the U.S. and is recognized as one the world’s largest and most diversified economies. An international hub for finance, commerce, technology and virtually every industry no one that stands alone.

Along with its “Windy City” nickname, Chicago has four very distinct seasons. Summers tend to be hot and humid with temperatures soaring into the 90s. This is a sharp contrast to winter, which are cold, snowy and dim, with averages just under freezing. Spring and fall offer a bit of relief with mild temperatures and low humidity. 

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