I decided to extend my stay in Chicago because it’s an awesome city! Over the summer there has been a festival almost every week; for example we had a jazz festival, bar-b-q festival, international movies etc. I love going to the various parks for bike riding or long walks. Biking on the lake shore trail with a view of Lake Michigan is beautiful!
There are countless museums. The Art Institute of Chicago is a must. They have the famous “American Gothic” Painting, and many impressionist works of Van Gogh and Monet. I have also enjoyed the Field Museum, which has dinosaur skeletons and immersive cultural experiences.
The night life is great too. I have had tons of fun going to roof top bars and dancing. I also like the variety of food options here. I made it my mission to find the best deep dish pizza, and after trying 6 different places, I have decided my favorite is “Lou Malnati”. My other guilty pleasure is this Mexican ice cream shop called “La Michoacana”. My go-to is the home made mango ice cream, and you can find these shops all over Chicago.
It’s safe to say there is so much to do in Chicago and I highly recommend it as an option for your next travel adventures. I wouldn’t mind living here permanently if they didn’t have such brutal winters.
