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Chicago City Guide
United States of America > Chicago
Chicago has been called a lot of things over the years.
Carl Sandburg called it the "city of big shoulders," a tribute
to the steelworkers and meat packers of earlier days.
However, today many say it's an arts-lovers' city, with
its ethnic fairs, renowned Art Institute and Chicago Symphony
Orchestra, and more than 200 public sculptures by artists
including Picasso, Miro and Chagall.
For an appreciation of classic taste. Along Lake Shore
Drive, just south of the Art Institute, are three museums
within sight of one another: the Field Museum of Natural
History, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum and
the Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium. Each ranks among the
best of its kind. is very impressive.
If you wish to enjoy the front beach view together with
tall sky scrapers, where else in the country's heartland
can you find sandy beaches that are within walking distance
of the world's tallest buildings? Only here, you can meet
your expectation by simply strolling along one of the dozens
of lovely beaches - Oak Street Beach.
For a slow and easy life, many parks and other public areas
like Lake Michigan, Grant Park (near the Loop, downtown),
contains Buckingham Fountain and is the site of many concerts
and celebrations. Or, Lincoln Park (north of downtown) has
a pleasant and a low-key zoo; these are really the perfect
places to be for relaxation.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Chicago is served by two major airports: O'Hare International
Airport located northwest of downtown. Midway Airport is
south of downtown. Midway is more convenient to downtown
than O'Hare. These two airports serve domestic and also
international flights as well.
By rail
(CTA) provides train service between the airports and downtown.
At O'Hare, the boarding area is at the lower level of Terminal
4. The Blue Line connects O'Hare with downtown.
The major intercity train station is Chicago Union Station
at 210 S. Canal St. It is Amtrak's hub and national transfer
station and is served by the majority of the system's trains.
The Chicago Metra Station (at Madison and Canal Streets)
houses the Metra commuter trains serving the suburban areas
of the city.
By road
The bus service is excellent for longer journeys. The Buses
here will take you through downtown, into Lincoln Park,
Lake View, Museum Campus, where the Field Museum of Natural
History, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are located.
As well as other parts of the city are also served well
by the bus link.
The Greyhound Lines bus terminal is located at 630 W. Harrison
St. The Chicago Transit Authority buses and Elevated Train
System (the "El") serves the entire city.
Taxi and car rental services are also provided here if
you want more flexibility of moving around the city.
Moving Around
With the availability of various transport mode here definitely
tops up your stay here.
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