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Chicago

Chicago 

Chicago is the third-most populous in the United States, after New York City and Los Angeles, and if you're looking for a bustling, diverse city steeped in history and plenty to see and do, Chicago is the place for you!

Chicago is a great city for all seasons, but the best time to visit is during the summer when the weather is warm and the days are long. There are plenty of outdoor activities, from walking the gorgeous mile to taking a boat cruise on Lake Michigan.

Some of the most famous landmarks in Chicago include The Willis Tower (formerly The Sears Tower), the Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. If you're a fan of architecture, you'll also want to check out the many Art Deco buildings.

The city is also home to two of the country's top universities, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.

Whether you want to enjoy the outdoors, experience art, or learn about history, Chicago has something for everyone. So why not add it to your list of places to visit?

Chicago Bucket List

  • The Bean (Cloud Gate)
  • Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
  • Lake Michigan
  • The Magnificent Mile
  • Wrigley Field
  • Chicago Skyline
  • Buckingham Fountain
  • The Loop
  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House
  • The Rookery Building
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge
  • Goose Island Beer Co.
  • Graceland Cemetery
  • Harold Washington Library Center
  • Adler Planetarium
  • Water Tower Place
  • Picasso Statue
  • Oak Street Beach
  • McCormick Place
  • John Hancock Center
  • North Avenue Beach
  • Andersonville
  • Pilsen
  • Montrose Beach
  • Calder’s Flamingo
  • Marquette Building
  • Navy Pier
  • Shedd Aquarium

Top Theatres in Chicago

  • The Chicago Theatre
  • Lookingglass Theatre Company
  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
  • Lyric Opera of Chicago
  • Goodman Theatre
  • James M. Nederlander Theatre
  • CIBC Theatre
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre
  • The Mercury Theater
  • Harris Theater
  • Victory Gardens Theater
  • Black Ensemble Theater
  • Chicago Opera Theater

Best parks and outdoor activities

  • Millennium Park
  • Lakefront Trail, which stretches 18.5 miles along Lake Michigan
  • The 606
  • Chicago Riverwalk
  • Grant Park
  • Garfield Park Conservatory
  • Humboldt Park
  • Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown
  • Hyde Park
  • Maggie Daley Park
  • Lincoln Park, Zoo and Conservatory
  • Oz Park

Museums

  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Field Museum
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • Richard H. Driehaus Museum
  • Oriental Institute Museum
  • Chicago History Museum
  • American Writers Museum
  • Medieval Torture Museum
  • National Museum of Mexican Art
  • The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
  • Chicago Children's Museum
  • Glessner House Museum
  • Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
  • DuSable Museum of African American History
  • Museum Of Illusions Chicago

Religious Buildings

  • Holy Name Cathedral
  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
  • Fourth Presbyterian Church
  • Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
  • Old St. Patrick's Church
  • Chicago Temple
  • St. John Cantius Church
  • Chicago Loop Synagogue
  • St Peter's Church

Chicago Time Zone

Chicago, Illinois, is generally in the Central Time Zone (CT), which is UTC-6 hours during standard time and UTC-5 hours during daylight saving time. However, please note that time zone rules and daylight saving time observance may change, so it's always a good idea to check for the current local time and any potential adjustments for daylight saving time.

Plugs and Voltage

In Chicago, as in the rest of the United States, the standard electrical voltage is 120 volts AC, and the frequency is 60 Hz. The power plugs and sockets used are of type A and B.

Type A: This type of plug has two flat parallel pins. It fits into North American outlets.

Type B: Similar to type A but with an additional grounding pin. This type is also commonly used in North America.

If you are traveling to Chicago from a country that uses a different type of plug or has a different voltage, you may need a travel adapter and, in some cases, a voltage converter. Always check the specific electrical requirements of your devices and appliances before plugging them into the local outlets.