What am I going to write about today?! It’s wildcard day! I could write about anything: science, history, or even philosophy… I think I’ll write about my favorite town, Chicago.
Just look at that beautiful skyline.
The skyline is just one reason of many why I love the city. Here are a couple more:
- The food is amazing and diverse. At any given time I am within walking distance or delivery distance of every type of cuisine imaginable. There are restaurants that you need to book a table a year in advance, next to restaurants that you can just walk in and sit down. Some restaurants have been in Chicago ages and some just started, and there are always new places to try. My favorite is Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! which is a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. True Chicagoans know that although LEY is technically a chain company owning many restaurants in the Chicago area, every single one of them is superb. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is a tapas place in Lincoln park and has been heralded as some of the best small plates in the city. It is always crowded but the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. http://www.cafebabareeba.com/
- On a similar note as above, there is always something to do. There are so many bars, restaurants, clubs, music halls, theaters, festivals, and attractions to see that no Chicagoan is bored when they want to go out. However, the mark of a true Chicagoan is having a spot that you can always go and have a good time. The best time of year is festival season where you can try new food, new cultures, and new experiences all over Chicago-land. To see all the festivals that happened last year check out http://www.chitownfestivals.com/festival-list/.
- The lake is spectacular. It is large enough to sail on and safe enough to swim in, but its right at the edge of the city. It’s like owning a vacation spot without having to spend hours traveling. The lakefront has great beaches up and down the coast as well as theaters and parks and a giant walkway that winds along the coast. I am an avid sailor and love getting out on the water with my family. We also participate in quite a few regattas throughout the summer and love to meet other sailors and enthusiasts. http://www.columbiayachtclub.org/viewCustomPage.aspx?id=1
- Chicago has tons of museums and art galleries scattered throughout the city. If you wanted to visit a new museum or gallery everyday it would probably take you a good portion of the year to accomplish it. My favorite museum is the science and industry because I’m like a child that needs to touch everything. However, if someone asks me for a recommendation I try and figure out what I think they would enjoy and send them in the right direction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_and_cultural_institutions_in_Chicago
So, come visit Chicago! It’s pretty great.
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