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