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Chicago, IL: Why Go
Breeze into the Windy City, where you'll be blown away by a skyline of famous skyscrapers, miles of magnificent shopping, and nothing less than that spirited, Mid-Western charm.
Where the locals go: Chug an "Old Style" and bite into a hot dog while cheering the Cubbies at Wrigley Field, arguably the country's most charming ball park. Hard-core fans may sit in the bleachers in hopes of catching a homerun hit, but there's hardly a bad seat at the "Friendly Confines."
History lesson: Chicago is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper. Opt for the Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise--touristy, but undoubtedly the most awe-inspiring perspective on everything from Art Deco masterpieces to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's minimalism.
Did we mention it's free? From tropical skinks and salamanders to arctic penguins and polar bears, a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo is a crowd-pleaser. Open 365 days a year, this zoo, established in 1868, is among the nation's oldest.
Local flavor: You can't go wrong with porterhouse, rib-eye, or any other slab of meat at the original Mortons, the paradigm of Chicago-style steakhouses. And whether you take yours deep-dish or stuffed, you've got to try the "pot pie" pizza at Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder.
As seen on TV: Channel John Belushi's short-order cook stint on SNL with a "Cheezburgah, Cheezburgah, Cheezburgah...," at the skit's inspiration, the Billy Goat Tavern, home to a killer double-cheeseburgah on a Kaiser roll.
The real deal: Lighten up at The Second City, the comedy club where the likes of Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, and Chris Farley got their big breaks -- we think it's a national treasure, no joke.
Get your bearings: If you want to get around Chicago like a Chicagoan, get to know "the Loop" and "the L." Think: the Loop is the business district that is circled by the mass-transit, elevated train called the L (and the Chicago River).
Place we love, even if it's touristy: With 110 stories rising a quarter mile into the sky, the Sears Tower is the tallest building in North America. On a clear day you can see four states from the skydeck on the 103rd floor.
Where to blow a paycheck: Rain, snow, or shine, shopaholics flock to the Magnificent Mile, packed with department stores, boutiques, and specialty shops. Nearby on State Street is the historic, ornate Marshall Fields with a Tiffany ceiling and a lavishly decorated Great Tree during the holidays.
Recommendations & Suggestions
Baby Doll Polka Club
6102 South Central
Phone: 773.582.9706
It doesn't look like much, a quiet spot near Midway Airport, but Baby Doll Polka Club is definitely one of the most popular polka clubs in the Windy City. This south side joint has been around since 1951 as a beer and dance hall featuring live music seven nights a week (including the club owner's own group, Eddie Korosa Jr and His Boys From Illinois).
Kasia's Deli
2101 West Chicago Avenue
Phone: 773.486.6163
Kasia's Deli has consistently been rated Chicago's best pierogi maker, but that's not all Kasia's is known for. Kasia Bober, the Polish proprietor, opened her deli in 1982 and since then the likes of Bill Clinton and Chicago Mayor Daley have visited this landmark deli. James Ward, a popular food critic, has chosen Kasia?s as being the best place in Chicago for home cooking. From its fresh deli sandwiches to homemade soups and salads to authentic Polish meals, Kasia?s offers a wide variety of fresh, homemade foods and friendly service.
Polish Museum of America
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Phone: 773.384.3352
One of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the U.S., the Polish Museum of America was founded in 1935 and houses 60,000 volumes, 250 periodicals, collections of Polish music records and cassettes in the Museum Library, as well as a number of permanent and travelling exhibits. The museum also sponsors a number of lectures, concerts, movies, theatre performances, meetings with scholars, artists, and people dedicated to Polish Culture from all over the world. It is located in the heart of the first Polish neighborhood of Chicago.
Polonia Bookstore
4738 North Milwaukee Avenue
Phone: 773.481.6968
Polonia is the nation's largest Polish-American bookstore, offering the biggest selection of books in Polish and books in English dealing with Poland or Polish themes. You can also order a subscription of Polish magazines and newspapers here. On Saturday mornings Polonia Bookstore features live classical music ensembles playing the best of Polish music.
