Chicago

The beautiful city of Chicago, with a population of about 2.7 million, is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the American Midwest. It is renowned for its multicultural heritage and cultural activity. With superb architecture, world famous museums, colourful ethnic quarters and picturesque lakefront parks, the city draws visitors from all corners of the globe. Chicago’s motto is “I will” and this has helped new city settlers to build on a unique community spirit to provide a new life and future. 
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a fur trader of French-African descent is considered the father of the city. He built the first settlement in 1779 at the mouth of the Chicago River. Now, thanks to architects such as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and countless others, Chicago is a living museum of architecture. It is also known for its museums on subjects including the city’s history, modern art, Afro-American culture, astronomy, natural history and more.
Chicago’s attractions can be explored on foot, by bus, bike, boat and plane or even from the water. A good place to start is the Chicago Cultural Center in Randolph Street. And on your way, why not drop in at one of Chicago’s award-winning restaurants. Then of course there’s the “Magnificent Mile” with hundreds of designer stores for the ultimate in chic Chicago shopping.