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Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and its adjacent to Lake Michigan. This city was founded in the year 1833 but it wasn't incorporated until the year 1837. It then became a huge transportation hub. Chicago has a few different names that most people call it which include the "Windy City", "Chi-Town", and the "City of Big Shoulders". This city is a stronghold for the democratic party and the home to many politicians. Chicago has the second busiest airports in the nation called O'Hare International. This city is known as the home of the Wrigley Field which is where the Chicago Cubs play. Its also known for the Chicago Bulls which had Michael Jordan as a player on the team and is the most recognized basketball team in the world.

Chicago's Museums

Chicago is home to The Field Museum which is located at Chicago's Museum Campus. This museum was incorporated in the year of 1893 and it was first called the Columbian Museum of Chicago. They changed the name to what it is now in the year of 1905.  This museum has more than two millions specimens and its purpose is to educate its visitors on "the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history." 

The Adler Planetarium is also located at the Chicago's Museum Campus. This museum opened in the year 1930 and it was one of the first planetariums in the west. Adler has more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. The astronomical objects this museum carry's are among the finest in the world. This museum is the only one that has two full- size planetarium theaters in the world. If you visit this museum you will be able to see the stars by the historic Sky Theater.

The Shedd Aquarium is located at the Chicago's Museum Campus as well and is the largest indoor aquarium. It holds more than 8,000 aquatic animals who represent more than 700 different species for all over the world. This aquarium also holds something called aquarium and oceanarium chats which help you learn about the animals and their habitat. The chats are scheduled in a few different habitats, the locations are posted throughout the day all through the aquarium.

Chicago's Parks and Gardens

The Millennium Park has a lot of meaning an history behind it. It first started out as part of the Illinois Central Railroad in the 1850's. After that it turned into the Grant Park in 1909. Then finally in the year 1997 Mayor Rickard M. Daley put together a staff to come up with new plans for the Millennium Park. This park was first opened in 1998.  This park is 24.5 acres and has become known as the "crowning achievement for Chicago in the tradition of its original founder."

The Gompers Park Wetland is connected to the North Branch of the Chicago River. The wetlands gets water from two different places which are the fishing lagoon and the North Branch of the Chicago River. In the year1995 this park was excavated to its original soil and it was then planted with wetland plant species. This will help provide shelter for all wildlife. This wetland is kept alive by community volunteers. They pull weeds, spread seed, pick up trash, and monitor all species.

The Lincoln Park Conservatory was built in stages between 1890 and 1895. It was built to show exotic plants and grow thousands of plants needed to Lincoln Park. The conservatory has four different display houses which are the Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House, and Show House. No matter what time of year it is the Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green. It is open everyday of the year from 9am to 5pm and it is always free to get in.

Things To Do In Chicago

Chicago is a place filled with plenty of things for vacationers. Chicago has Six Flags Great America Theme Park incase you want to go to a place for some thrills and chills. Chicago has the Brookfield Zoo and the Lincoln Park Zoo or even the Lambs Farm incase you want to visit with the animals. It also has festivals and conservatories to visit. There is one event Chicago holds and its called The Taste of Chicago. Its a yearly event that has been going on for 28 years. It runs from June 27th to July 6th or around that time every year. There are more than 60 local restaurateurs that come and offer a delicious combination of all kinds of foods. They also have music and skyline boat tours. The admission is free and it usually starts around 11am.

January 11, 2011