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Chicago
is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper and is home to some of the
greatest architectural achievements of the 20th century. Not content to
rest on its considerable laurels, however, the famous Chicago skyline
is constantly changing as the city invests substantial resources toward
improving and modernizing its public spaces and facilities.
Chicago's arts flourish and offer a dazzling array of possibilities for the culturally inclined. The city hosts the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera. The Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue has the largest collection of French Impressionist paintings outside of France, including Georges Seurat's masterwork A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and Gustave Caillebotte's Paris Street, Rainy Day.
Chicago is home to some of the best off-Broadway theater in the country. At any given time, there may be at least a dozen professional productions on the boards, offering classical, experimental , and ensemble theater. Among the best known are Steppenwolf Theater Company and the Goodman Theater, both of which regularly send Chicago-premiered productions to the Broadway stage. The famous Second City improvisational theater group started on the University of Chicago campus.
The city annually presents free jazz, blues, and gospel festivals at Grant Park located in the downtown lakefront. The Grant Park Symphony offers classical music free all summer long.
While Chicago is the home of deep-dish pizza, its ethnic diversity is also reflected in the variety of restaurants the city offers.
Whatever your tastes or interests,
Chicago offers a wealth of exciting choices that few other cities
can match.