| Discover romance against the sparkling city skyline. | | | | home of 16 professional sports teams, the best |
| Chicago, the third largest city in the nation, is an | | | | sports city in the nation. Visitors can plan to spend an |
| exciting backdrop for a truly memorable Valentine's | | | | action-packed day at Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, US |
| weekend get-away. A cultural explosion, this Illinois | | | | Cellular Field or United Center cheering on champion |
| city lies on the massive shore of Lake Michigan, | | | | teams like the Chicago Bulls, Cubs, Bears or White |
| offering the finest in soul, jazz, blues and gospel | | | | Sox or Blackhawks. Chicago is also home to incredible |
| music, mouth-watering deep-dish pizza, champion | | | | indoor soccer, hockey, lacrosse and rugby. Pick your |
| sporting events and the city's famous Chicago hot | | | | event, book in advance and experience the |
| dog. | | | | excitement. The day is guaranteed to be a winner. |
| Transportation is easy in the nation's hub, whether | | | | For dinner, Chicago is renowned for it's eclectic dining |
| you arrive by air, rail or auto. Quickly and | | | | choices ranging from All-American to Korean, Italian |
| cost-efficiently move from Point A to Point B via | | | | and Mexican cuisine. Whether you prefer a posh, |
| Chicago's extensive metro, known locally as The L. | | | | upscale establishment or the trendy Hard Rock |
| You can also make use of airport shuttles, city | | | | Café, you'll find the hardest part is choosing |
| busses or Chicago's historic and broad-reaching | | | | just one. Add icing to the cake by giving your sweet |
| highway system. | | | | a devilish fresh-baked cinnamon roll covered draped in |
| When you visit, set aside a day to explore non-stop | | | | sugary goodness from Ann Sather or specialty |
| art attractions and shopping in and around the | | | | pastries from some of the nation's most incredible |
| business district. At Armitage, you'll find prestigious | | | | bakeries. |
| shops and million-dollar historical homes. Enjoy a more | | | | The evening is rich with shows and entertainment. |
| modern experience in the Wicker Park and Bucktown | | | | Spend an afternoon finding the ideal attire then |
| neighborhoods, where you can grab a bite to eat and | | | | leisurely enjoy a delicious dinner. Then sit back and |
| order a drink at a local bar. | | | | enjoy an night filled with laughter and relaxation. |
| For a low, fixed price, Chicago's CityPass provides a | | | | Some options, requiring reservations, include The Blue |
| steep discount on, and front-of-the-line entrance to, | | | | Man Group, an artistic multimedia performance, or |
| five popular tourist attractions including Adler | | | | rotating shows at the Steppenwolf Theater, Goldman |
| Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Hancock | | | | Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Symphony |
| Observatory, Field Museum, Museum of Science and | | | | Center. If you're in the mood for something a bit |
| Industry, and Shedd Aquarium. Plus, don't forget the | | | | more casual, visit B.L.U.E.S on Halsted or Rosa's |
| unbeatable shopping opportunities that captivate you | | | | Lounge on Armitage, two unbeatable local blues bars, |
| at Chicago's Watertower Place, Michigan Avenue strip | | | | The Hideout on Wabansia, an alternative folk and |
| and Chicago Place where you'll find Bloomingdales, | | | | bluegrass bar, The Velvet Lounge, offering an |
| Macy's Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lacoste, | | | | incredible jazz atmosphere, or Green Mill on N. |
| Movado, Tiffany's and countless one-of-a-kind | | | | Broadway, former hangout for notorious gangster Al |
| boutique shops. | | | | Capone, presenting an intense weekly poetry slam |
| For the true sports fan, this city is an unbeatable | | | | and jazz music. |
| haven. In 2006, The Sporting News named Chicago, | | | | |