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See the beautiful Buckingham Fountain, located on S Columbus Drive, considered being one of Chicago's most thriving free attractions.

 

Visit the Alder Planetarium, situated on South Lake Shore Drive, where you will enter the wonderful and intriguing world of the outer-space and enjoy a wide range of interesting displays and showcases.

 

Visit the Museum of Science and Industry, also located on South Lake Shore Drive, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, featuring live science experiences, and many other great and interesting attractions that will arouse your curiosity.

 

Spend a wonderful day out with the family at Millennium Park, which can be found on East Randolph Street, where you can admire architectural art works that catches the eyes, as well as beautiful surroundings.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Chicago Marathon, happening in October, is Chicago's premier annual sporting event, as well as one of the 5 World Marathon Majors.

 

Originally called Mayor Daley Marathon, it has been run every year, since September, 1977, when it registered more than 4000 runners, and has continuously grown since then, being placed among the fastest growing marathon road races in the world.

 

Due to its largely fast and flat course, the marathon attracts thousands of enthusiasts, annually, who are searching to achieve personal records and world record performances. The 33rd Chicago Marathon will be held on the 10th of October, in 2010, and as in every year, offers a course which takes runners through some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the city.

 

Did you know: The world record has been only broken 4 times, in the past years, by the following people: Steve Jones was the first one to break the record, in 1984, with 2:08:05, the second being Khalid Khannouchi, who finished the course in 1999, in 2:05:42. In 2001, Catherine Ndereba managed to complete in course in 2:18:47, and one year later, Paula Radcliffe also made it in Chicago's Marathon history, completing the course in 2:17:18.

 

Festivals

There are dozens of fun and entertaining celebrations happening in Chicago, IL, throughout the year, and some of the most popular and favorite ones are listed below. Check it out!

 

- May: Celtic Fest Chicago, Blooming Fest.

- June: Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale, Ribfest Chicago, Andersonville Midsommarfest, The Raven Festival, Takin' it to the Streets, Chicago Summerfest.

- April: Chicago Latin Film Fetsival, Art Chicago, Version Festival, Cinco de Mayo Festival.

- May: Polish Constitution Day Parade, SKALD Storytelling Festival, Manifest Urban Arts Festival, Green Festival, Chicago Turkish Festival, Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival.

- June: Snubfest Comedy Festival, Mayfest Chicago, Eastside Millennium Art Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival.

- July: Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival, African Caribbean International Festival of Life, Irish American Heritage Festival, Chicagotown Summer Fair.

 

Nightlife

Chicago's nightlife scene is as appealing and varied as the city itself.

 

Whether you're in the mood for dancing, craving for a delicious dinner, or looking for a great place to dance the night away with friends, the city has it all - from red-carped, high-energy clubs to taverns, pubs, bars and fine restaurants, you can find them all, here, in Chicago, without having to look far for them, especially if you're staying in one of Chicago's downtown hotels.

 

Just in case you'll find yourself overwhelmed by the rich and diverse range of hot nightspots, we will help you choose a starting point for your night out in Chicago.

 

Among the places that fit on the list of Chicago's most popular and favorite nightspots, there are: the Beaumont Dance Club, located on N Hasted Street, which is a great option if you plan to combine dancing and entertainment on your night out, featuring a spacious dance floor, only the newest beats played by professional DJs and plenty of pool tables for your enjoyment, Berlin, on W Belmont Avenue, which was named `Best Dance Club` in Chicago, by Rolling Stones magazine, Club 720, situated on N Wells Street, the Copa Lounge, located on N Clybourn Avenue, which has a futuristic-type, chromate interior, the Crobar, on N Kingsbury Street, housed in an enormous warehouse in which up to 800 party-loving people can fit, Hydrate, situated on N Halsted Street, which offers an energetic club experience and tireless DJs, and Rednofive/The Fifth Floor, which can be found on N Halsted Avenue, where music-loving clubbers can feel at home, featuring everything from hip hop to techno beats.

 

Other popular nightspots in Chicago are considered to be: National 27, located on W Huron Street, Transit, on W Lake Street, Vision, situated on N Dearborn Street, Celtic Crossings, on N Clark Street, Abbey Pub and Restaurant, situated on W Grace Street and Fad� Irish Pub, which can be found on W Grand Avenue.