The Culture of Chicago
Chicago is known as the city that works hard and plays hard. It’s home to two major league baseball teams, the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have a special place in the hometown crowds heart, perhaps because of it’s proximity to the the Wrigleyville sport’s bars and crowds. The town also boasts of the Chicago Bulls, and many still speak of the golden years with Jordan, Pippen and the team that won several championships in the late ’90. Chicago people love their sports, so striking up a conversation can quickly lead to strangers having kinship.
One can’t visit Chicago without stopping in at the museums. Shedd Aquarium, The Museum of Science and Industry, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Adler Planetarium are some of the more well know museums. The Chicago Art Institute has free admission everyday. The Museum of Science and Industry offers free admission on certain days of the year and Shedd Aquarium offers discounts on admission for certain days throughout the year. Check their websites for specific days.
A stroll down Michigan Avenue or State Street gives you a real feel for the breadth of what is available in this great city.