Five Reasons To Visit Chicago
America’s Windy City is known for its lively cultural scene and rich and varied dining options.
The best spots for deep-dish pizza
Pizzeria Uno
Pizzeria Uno is an iconic destination that many credit as the inventor of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown, making it a perfect stop during your stay in Chicago. And if the line is a bit too long, their sister restaurant, Pizzeria Due, is just a short walk down the street.
A green oasis in the city
Garfield Park Conservatory
Discover one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Garfield Park Conservatory is often referred to as “landscape art under glass” and inside the conservatory, you can stroll through a vast green landscape in the heart of the city, with plant species from all over the world.
A world-class art scene
Goldfinch Gallery
Located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, this modern gallery, which also holds regular artist talks and panel discussions, offers art in an expansive, airy gallery that is surrounded by dozens of artists’ studios. The biggest names in the Chicago art scene have all shown at the gallery, including the likes of Damon Locks, Sherwin Ovid, and Mari Eastman.
Discover everything Chicago has to offer
Cloud Gate, “The Bean”
Cloud Gate, a stainless steel sculpture by Anish Kapoor, is one of Chicago’s modern landmarks. Located in Millennium Park, the sculpture, which is also affectionately known as “The Bean” due to its bean-like shape, sits gleaming atop the roof of the Park Grill restaurant. This is a perfect destination to have a bite to eat and explore the neighborhood.
The sounds of jazz fill the air
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge opened its doors in 1907 and has hosted many of the city’s most iconic jazz musicians since that time. This intimate jazz lounge with a speakeasy feel is not to be missed. Rumor has it that it was one of Al Capone’s favorite haunts. Every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge also hosts the Poetry Slam.
Text by Astra Wahllöf Olander