Chicago is the most populated city in the USA's Illinois state and the third most populous city in the country. It’s also known as “Windy City.” Its skyline is punctuated by skyscrapers such as the famous John Hancock Center, the 1,451-foot Willis Tower, and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also known for its museums, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, where Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists have worked.

Visit galleries and restaurants in downtown Chicago's Loop. Take a picture of Cloud Gate, often known as The Bean, the renowned silver sculpture in Millennium Park. From the glass-bottomed ledge of Willis Tower, you can see the city unfold beneath you. Investigate the Lincoln Park area. Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lincoln Park Conservatory on the park's public beaches, and learn about exotic flora at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Ride the Ferris wheel at the Navy Pier area on the riverfront. Shop along the city's famous retail street, the Magnificent Mile.

Tour the childhood home of one of America's most iconic authors, Ernest Hemingway, at Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace and Museum. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio for a glimpse inside the life and work of the renowned architect. Unity Temple, Wright's self-proclaimed "jewel," may be found nearby.