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Home of the Blues. The Windy City. The Birthplace
of the Skyscraper. Situated on Lake Michigan,
Chicago has a little bit of everything: great
music; fantastic architecture; and a great beach
(the Golden Mile). It's the home of some of the
world's most famous architecture, including what
was until recently the world's tallest building,
the Sears Tower. It's also the start of the famous
Route 66. Chicago has a renowned symphony,
great art galleries, and interesting entertainment
centers, such as Navy Pier. Theater lovers will
be pleased: check out venues such as the Chicago
Shakespeare Theater, the Chicago Theatre, the
Court Theatre, the Famous Door Theatre, and more!
For sports fans, there are five major league
teams to cheer for: the Bulls, the Bears, the
Blackhawks, the Cubs, and the White Sox.
With January averages of 32F (0C) and July averages
of 84F (28C), Chicago's weather is definitely
bearable. Grab your kids and head off to the
Chicago Park District, which manages the city's
parkland and includes more than 552 parks and
33 beaches covering 7,300 acres (2,954 hectares).
The district also has more than 220 facilities
and nine museums, two world-class conservatories,
16 historic lagoons, 10 bird and wildlife gardens,
and more. As the weather turns cooler, don't
miss the Magnificent Mile Lights and Parade and
the Thanksgiving Parade. And don't miss the warmer
weather fun, such as farmers' markets (May to
November), Bike Chicago (May to July), the Chicago
Blues Festival (June), the Chicago Gospel Music
Festival (June), the Chicago Air and Water Show
(August), the Chicago Jazz Festival (September),
and more! Chicago is home to 2,896,016
people from all over the world, giving it a rich
multicultural heritage. This heritage is reflected
in its neighborhoods, which now attract thousands
of visitors each year. It is also the birthplace
of such notables as Gillian Anderson, Michael
Crichton, Harrison Ford, Hugh Hefner, Quincy
Jones, Betty Ford, Mr. T, Pat Sajak, Raquel Welsh,
and Robin Williams. It may not be your
birthplace, but why not make it your new hometown?
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