There are so many great cities in the United States and so many of them have various entertainments and specialties, but one of my favorite cities is Chicago. The skylines are eye-catching, the beaches are beautiful, the culture is magnificent, and there are so many amazing things to do there. What are they, you ask? I will tell you!
1. Visit Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a 3,000-foot-long pier that reaches across the shore of Lake Michigan and is full of fun things to do. There is a 196 ft tall ferris wheel, food, shows, shops and fireworks in the summer!
2. Visit the Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 32,000 animals that include marine animals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds! With water and animals shows and numerous exhibits, the Shedd is the perfect stop during your visit to Chitown!
3. Go to the Willis Tower Skydeck 
The Willis Tower, previously known as the Sears Tower, stands at 1,400 feet and was once the tallest building in the world! That's more than a 1/4 mile. At the Willis Tower, you can rise to the top of the building and stand on a glass platform that towers over the entire city!
4. Go to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
I may be a biased die-hard Cubs fan, but I have no doubt that Wrigley Field is the best baseball field in the world! Built in 1914, Wrigley Field has been the home to many historic baseball games, concerts and other sports games! Head on down to Wrigley, get a classic Chicago hotdog and watch the Cubbies play their talented hearts out!
5. See a show.
Chicago is home to many, many theaters, including The Chicago Theatre, The Oriental Theatre, The Cadillac Palace, The Private Bank Theatre, The Auditorium Theatre, The Steppenwolf, Chicago Lookingglass, and more! Current shows are "Blue Man Group," "Father of the Bride," "Disenchanted," "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," "The SpongeBob Musical," "The Sound of Music," "The Book of Mormon," "Schoolhouse Rock Live," "Newsies," "Hamilton," "Annie," and so many more amazing talents!
6. Visit the Millennium Park![]()
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop area of Chicago. It features beautiful botany, winter ice skating, summer concerts and multiple public art displays, including The Bean! Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean, is a giant, metal sculpture shaped like a bean. A unique sculpture, The Bean is a fun and interesting tourist attraction filled with plenty of mirrors for selfies ;)
7. EAT A DEEP DISH PIZZA
This is the most important one! I don't care where you're from or what you've eaten, even if you've tasted New York pizza, you must eat Chicago's pizza. Chicago was named the NUMBER 1 pizza city in the United States, and it is ready to prove it to you. There are plenty of delicious and satisfying pizza places around the city, but my personal favorite is Lou Malnati's! Chicago born and raised, Lou Malnati's will surely convince you that Chicago is the home to the greatest pizza! And, if none of these activities listed above seem to fulfill your vacation needs, I have no doubt that eating a Chicago deep dish pizza will make your trip worthwhile.
