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Home \| Family Chicago: A City Of Diversity & Great Attractions By: Perry Manzani, Posted on: 2007-04-04 Chicago is an unforgettable place to visit. With a rich, culturally diverse population, Chicago is on par with other North American cities such as Los Angles and New York. The incredible diversity of people give Chicago its character, with an incredible blend of culture and arts. Chicago is a unique place to find jazz and blues, it permeates the city. The cultural also creates a rich diversity in the culinary circles of the city. With so much happening, Chicago should be on the top of your list of cities to visit. There are many attractions in Chicago that you won't want to miss. One of these attractions is the Art Institute of Chicago. You'll be able to spend a few hours looking at art and sculpture from the last 5000 years. The huge collection of postimpressionist and impressionist paintings are a must while you're at the museum. Don't forget to get your picture taken beside the lions outside the museum. A good way to truly experience the lifestyle of any city is to visit its neighborhood. One such area is Lincoln Park, which is famous for its Biograph Theater, site of the John Dillinger shootout by FBI in 1934. This neighborhood never sleeps and reflects the spirit of Chicago. At all times you can find people strolling, walking, running, cycling or even rollerblading among the hustle and bustle of a busy city life. Other attractions in this neighborhood include the Lincoln Zoo, which is free to the public. Visit with the gorillas and chimpanzees before checking out the more uncommon animals, such as the Galapagos turtle and poisonous spiders from around the world. A big hit at this zoo is when the chimpanzees come out to draw for you. Some of the art created by the chimpanzees has been sold around the world. By now quite a few of you must be wondering about an important aspect of any trip, shopping. Chicago provides ample opportunity for this, on the Magnificent Mile avenue stretching from the Park to the Chicago River. Another landmark of Chicago that you can find on path is the Tribune Tower, standing in all its gothic beauty from 1925 till today. This tower's base is also the resting place of various rocks that have been brought from all over the world by newspaper reporters. Besides the zoo, Chicago also boasts of one of the earliest aquariums with world's largest marine and aquatic animals collections, the Shedd Aquarium, built in 1929, popular among kids. You can have look at marine life such as penguins, dolphins, beluga whales, harbor seals, moray eel & quiet nurse shark. There are as many as 500 variety of tropical fish here. No visit to Chicago is complete without a stop at Wrigley field, the famous baseball field of the century. Walk around and get a feel for the game. Taking home a few pictures of this famous landmark will make you the envy of any baseball fan. Chicago does not have any season to its name. In fact it is a city for all seasons, though the winters are a quite cold with the snow added in. Nonetheless its charm gets to you, it has something for everyone true to its reputation. Article Source: http://www.allthebestarticles.com About the author: Perry Manzani is the chief writer at Fancy Chicago?, the #1 source on the internet when you're looking for fresh up to date advice and reviews to do with Chicago. For more free articles on Chicago why not visit: www.fancychicago.com/articles Get a unique version of this article from our chicago article directory Please Rate this Article Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Family Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home \| Family Information About Name Changes - By : Nicholas Copernicus The Unpleasantness of Divorce - By : James Walsh Getting More From Christmas Lights - By : Adam Peters Interior Christmas Decorating At Its Best - By : Adam Peters Finding Your Own Xmas Decorating Ideas - By : Adam Peters Antique Snuff Box Collecting - By : Tim Love Communication between Parents - By : James Walsh Climbing Mount Kenya as a Romantic Getaway - By : mwathe jacqueline How a Wildebeest Migration Become the 7th Wonder of the World - By : mwathe jacqueline The Tour Operators in Kenya Will Arrange For You All Your Requirements - By : mwathe jacqueline	Attention Writers! Articles Needed! Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Featured Author Eileen McDargh Members Area Submit Articles Member Login Submission Guidelines Publishers/Webmasters Top Authors Most Popular Articles Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Featured Websites Wedding Party Shoes Sports and Concert Tickets Backyard Bird Guide Questions? Contact Us Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Best Directory TopSiteList Sponsored by Fitness Inform Vote For All The Best Articles.com at Top Article Directory List Top Sites

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