Devon Travels Chicago

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Admin
Devon Travels Chicago

Devon Travels Chicago

With its picturesque skyline, interesting neighborhoods and plethora of landmarks, Chicago is a truly unique city not just in the United States, but the entire world. The “Windy City” offers plenty of culture, history and swagger, all rolled into one. Navigating the third largest city in the U.S. can certainly be intimidating, but with some knowledge of Chicago, your visit will be a breeze.

The basics

For starters, Chicago is located in the state of Illinois on the edge of Lake Michigan. It boasts excellent transportation infrastructure, including O’Hare International Airport and the famed Chicago “El,” the elevated rapid transit train network that rumbles through the city. Chicago has four distinct seasons and is infamous for its winter cold and snowstorms. As in any major city, keep an eye out for crime. Visitors who stick close to tourist friendly areas such as The Loop should be fairly safe, but always take precautions.

English is the dominant language in the city, but being a cosmopolitan metropolis, visitors can expect to hear everything from Spanish to Chinese to Vietnamese and much more. Lastly, the city is divided roughly into four sections: the downtown Loop, the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. Each boasts many unique and fascinating neighborhoods worth exploring.