Located between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed, Chicago is considered to be one of the most important cities of the United States. Located on the banks of the Michigan Lake, it is situated in the northeastern Illinois. From commerce to finance, from telecommunication to transportation, Chicago is a global city. The city experiences a humid continental type of climate. With hot summers, cold winters and two mild seasons of spring and autumn. The city has shown remarkable success in the field of sports and hence has been regarded as the Best Sports City of United States. The city is known for its natural resource of fresh water. This important global city is well connected via rail, roadways and airways. Chicago air tickets are available with almost all big airlines of the world.

The Field Museum of the city is a popular tourist spot. From the fossils of Tyrannosaurus rex fossil to the Mc Donald's fossil preparation laboratory, this museum is a treasure house of science and history. The temple is almost a replica of a Greek temple. The Underground Adventure is another section of this museum. Enjoy space adventures at the Adler Planetarium and enjoy the Chicago skyline at the Café Galileo. The recent pictures of NASA of moon landing can be viewed at the Moon Wall. The Museum of Science and Industry is considered to be the largest science museum of the western hemisphere where you not only see but actively participate in the science tours. The Chicago Children's Museum is a place for kids to learn with fun and is an interactive site.

The Shedd Aquarium is an abode to explore the marine world and consists of sharks, jelly fish and huge collection of fish and turtles among others. Take the Skyline Lake Tour to view the Chicago skyline from the heart of the Michigan; along with the narration of the history of the city. The Navy Pier is an amusement park located at the banks of the Michigan Lake, consisting of a Ferris wheel of 150 heights to a light house among others. Besides sightseeing, you must not miss the shopping splendor of the city at the Magnificent Mile. From designer boutiques, luxury shopping to normal retail shopping, it is the heart of Chicago shopping.

Last but not the least; taste the classic food of the city. The deep dish pizza of Chicago is world famous; a buttery and cheesy pizza that will fill your heart along with satisfying your appetite. The hot dog in Chicago style is the staple food of Chicago and is known for its wonderful toppings of onions, tomato wedges and yellow mustard and others. The juicy Italian beef sandwich served hot with sweet pepper is not only a specialty of the city but is also considered as a historic icon. Thus, Chicago, popularly known as the Chi-town, is there to offer you a tour of your life. You can book your Chicago air tickets online as well.