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Global Glam Travel is a company located in the Chicagoland area. We would love to help you create a customized itinerary so you can truly enjoy our beloved city and everything it has to offer!
Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, and recognized as the birthplace of the skyscraper is made up of 77 distinct, vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and sits on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Sweet Home Chicago
Here are some Chicago noteworthy highlights:
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Bold and uniquely designed towering skyscrapers with 360 degree observatory decks, sensational views and rooftop restaurants.
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Acclaimed museums including: the DuSable Museum of African-American History, the Art Institute, the National Museum of Mexican Art, The Adler Planetarium, The Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum and 80 more institutions to address whatever interests visitors have.
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Lake Michigan cruises to view the splendid skyline, learn about the history of Chicago and its iconic architecture, listen to live music and dance the night away.
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Navy Pier - the top visited location in the Midwest - to ride the Centennial Ferris wheel soaring to almost 200 feet, enjoy live music, view art exhibits, see dance performances, shop, dine and view summertime nighttime fireworks that light up the sky.
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A beautiful lakefront - 18 1/2 miles of paved trails - where you can bike, skateboard, walk, jog, dine or just sit on one of the 20+ beaches and take in the sights.
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77 distinct neighborhoods which offer local shopping, family-owned restaurants, small museums, beautiful park spaces, and friendly people.
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Gorgeous gardens at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago’s West Side, one of the largest botanical conservatories in the United States.
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614 parks covering 8800 acres of green space. One of the largest and most visited parks is Lincoln Park which also has a 35 acre zoo.
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The Loop, Chicago’s downtown Central business district filled with shopping, dining, hotels, entertainment and State Street - that great street!
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A Theatre District which boasts three Broadway in Chicago theatres and the Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest, which produces both contemporary and classic works. In addition, there are dozens of small independent theaters across Chicago’s neighborhoods.
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Second City and Zanies - Comedy and improv venues where many comedians including Bill Murray, Stephen, Colbert, Tina Fey, and Chris Farley entertained audiences.
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Glamorous, high-end stores and boutiques on the Magnificent Mile where you'll find pizzerias, upscale steakhouses or chic seafood restaurants with street, river or lake views.
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Food and dining options as diverse as the city. You can find everything from 20 Michelin star rated restaurants, 37 Bib Gourmand recommendations, to international cuisine in ethnic neighborhoods to Chicago’s food halls, barbecue joints, gourmet burger spots, vegan, and vegetarian restaurants, craft breweries, fine dining and casual dining spots.
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Savory Chicago eats: deep dish pizza, hotdogs, Italian beef sandwiches, Garrett’s popcorn, Maxwell Street Polish sausages and the Puerto Rican jibarito sandwich.
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Music in small neighborhood spots, historic venues downtown and summer season festivals. Lollapalooza and the Chicago Blues festivals are well known but there’s also celebrations for Chicago born gospel, jazz, and house music. The Lyric Opera House, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Philharmonic offer classic music options.
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A vibrant sports scene with major league teams for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, rugby and hockey; historic stadiums, and the annual Chicago Marathon, with 45,000 finishers that attracts international world class runners and almost 2 million spectators.
