Its observation deck is one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations.įrom O'Hare International Airport, take the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L" train heading east for $5. The skyline's main feature these days is the iconic Willis Tower, the former Sears Tower completed in 1973, the tallest building in the world for nearly 25 years. Since then, the city has attracted famous architects like Louis Sullivan and Mies van der Rohe. This sophisticated city was home to the world's first skyscraper, (the Home Insurance Building in 1885, at just nine stories tall). It has world-class museums, a breathtaking array of restaurants and gay nightlife that rivals any of its neighbors. Nicknamed "Paris on the Prairie" because of its wide boulevards and tree-shaded parks, Chicago has a lot in common with that European capital. The country's third-largest city, Chicago has a totally different vibe from the big cities on either coast. Leather, Chicago Pride, and Northalsted Market Days, cancelled for 2020, now have new 2021 dates.
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The Sidetrack front patio and rooftop deck are open daily 1-11pm with socially-distanced table service for parties of under 6 people. Roscoe’s is open noon-10pm (11pm FRI+SAT) with reserved tables on the patio. Hamburger Mary's patio has limited service from 4pm WED-FRI and 11am SAT-SUN. See .īig Chicks is open for limited patio seating or pickup MON-FRI 5-9:30pm and SAT/ SUN 3-9:30pm. As part of Chicago's Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions went into effect July 24, and indoor bar events have been suspended. See the CDC website for details and updates.Įffective July 6, travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases are directed to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. There are restrictions on the entry of certain travelers into the United States in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Emergency measures in the wake of Covid-19: