Chicago: winds of change and modernity

Power is like the Illinois Indians called this city and it seems that over the years, Chicago has lived up to its name. City skyscrapers infinite, not in vain has the highest U.S., rose from the ashes of the great fire of 1871 that devastated 17,000 buildings and more than 6.5 miles of the metropolis. Therefore, one of its main attractions is the currency with which the early SXX rebuilt. Parks, endless beaches, a lake with an area of ​​more than 58,000 km ² and the Chicago River from which you can take a tour of the city are some of the attractions.

Known as the Windy City or the second city, has been renamed the city of Obama. And, it has become part of the history of the country where he began his career being the first black U.S. president. This is not accidental and that is that Chicago has been an important center for the organization of the black community.

But interest in this city is due to marketing because Chicago has a very different range of options to offer. With a continental climate, the best time to visit is summer, and which concentrate a large number of festivals and celebrations, also enjoy the many beaches that is Lake Michigan.

The accommodation is not a problem because there are a number of hostels in Chicago with every comfort at prices ranging from 11 euros to 25 in a single room.

This great metropolis with nearly 3 million people has been opened throughout its history to the different cultures that came to stay at a place full of opportunities. Therefore, as has the Mexican barrio neighborhoods known as Little Village on 18th Street, or the classic Chinatown that houses many shops and restaurants in Little Italy or China Tylor Street with numerous restaurants and bars. They also highlight the Greektown for its wonderful food. As a plush neighborhoods include the Gold Coast to find in the Victorian mansions built by industry leaders and the Lincoln Square, home to the German community, famous for being famous in front of Lincoln Park. The tour through the neighborhoods can be done affordably by bus for half a day.

To visit the central charge can be obtained from the Chicago greeters. These trips are made on foot or by public transport, will last two to four hours. This is a service offered by guides who know perfectly every corner of the city's history and can be booked online in the language you need.

Another trip recommended to see Chicago from another perspective, which is along the river since from it you can see many of the buildings of the city skyline.

Another area you need to know is the Magnificent Mile, River North Chicago. It became the best known shopping district following the opening of the Michigan Avenue bridge of the same name. A boulevard full of shops, and historic skyscrapers that form an essential part of the history of the metropolis.

Behind the Fourth Prebysterian Church, Gothic style, are two of the landmarks that survived the Great Fire, the Water Tower and Pumping Station.

In the south of the avenue is the Tribune Tower, home of the Chicago Tribune, which incorporates in its exterior rock fragments from historical places like the Vatican in Rome, the Forbidden City of Beijing or even lunar rock.

But if you want to see this avenue as a true Chicagoan have to get to the floor of the John Hancock Center 94 conoisdo by locals as the big John from which it has a perspective on the famous Avenue from 344 feet.

Another area is emblematic Loop, 2.5 miles from business and cultural center where the Federal Reserve, the Chicago Board of Trade or the Theater Distric, contrasting with the Millennium Park.

Chicago is a city architecturally rich because after the fire became a place where national and international architects put their two cents. Undoubtedly, the landmark of the city for being the highest in the U.S. and the fourth highest in the world is the Sears Tower. Built in 1974, has 108 floors and 442 meters. Unlike others, from there you can see three states and the Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana.

Cradle of Jazz and Blues a great choice for dinner and enjoy live music is going to one of the oldest clubs in the city and soak up the culture.

The food is not a problem if you know how to choose since the prices are high. The alternative is to choose restaurants that are not tourist and sharing dishes in the U.S. since the portions are plentiful. With over 7,000 restaurants can choose from a wide range but you can not go without trying the classic deep dish pizza, which is thicker than normal and incorporates the ingredients inside.

In summer you can go to the beaches of Lake Michigan and one on North Avenue can be found on a boat deck where you can listen to music outdoors while enjoying a good cocktail or playing volleyball ball. Or you can go to the Plaza Mayor in the cultural celebrations that take place in different countries every day.

Culture is one of the strengths of the Windy City so that museums, exhibitions and live music are another part of the appeal of Chicago. But if you want to combine both arts can go on Friday at the Museum of Modern Art since parties are held in the evening with a DJ and as modern society.

By Andrea Sanz