

Chicago
Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States, the "Windy City", and a hub of architecture and art. Landmarks include the Cloud Gate sculpture ("The Bean") and Crown Fountain in Millennium Park; the 103rd-floor glass ledge at Willis Tower offers a suspended view of the city; Navy Pier is a lakeside leisure destination; the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the three major art museums in the US, houses masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and others. Visitors can also take an architectural boat tour to admire the skyscrapers along Michigan Avenue. The cuisine is renowned for deep-dish pizza (Lou Malnati's), prime steaks, Italian beef sandwiches, and Garrett popcorn, with hot dogs, craft beer, and a rich variety of flavours.
Suggested duration: 4 daysBest months to visit: May, June, September, October

