Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Chicago
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Chicago with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Chicago area
This Chicago map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Chicago and surroundings
Photogallery of Chicago sights
Our guide to Chicago
Traditions and mentality of Chicago
Chicago is a major cultural center; it is a beautiful and prosperous city with rich traditions. Many travelers associate this modern metropolis with music. Chicago is annually visited by hundreds of thousands of fans of jazz and blues. Fans of contemporary music know the city as the birthplace of electronic music; during a year, Chicago hosts music festivals of diverse specificity and scope. The classics is also … Open
Travel guide to Chicago
The unchangeable symbol of the city is the famous Chicago Theatre opened at the beginning of the 20th century. Since its foundation, it has offered its guests a wide choice of interesting cultural events. Besides theatrical performances, different concerts, comedians and even magicians’ shows are held in the theatre. Now, its old building is considered as one of the most beautiful in the city. From the … Open
Advices for travellers
3. The city has excellent public transport system. It has about 2,000 buses serving 140 different routes. You can travel by bus not only throughout the city, but to the surrounding area too. 4. Travelers visiting Chicago in the summer can use free tourist buses marked ‘Trolleys.’ Their route takes you through the most important attractions, including Lincoln Park, Navy Pier and the seafront of Michigan … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Those who wish to enjoy the typical national food should look into the Hot Doug's Inc restaurant. A choice of hot dogs here is just huge; visitors can also enjoy traditional potato chips and soft drinks. In the middle of the day, there is always a long line in the restaurant, as main visitors of Hot Doug's Inc are guests of the city. Among the most prestigious restaurants, Alinea deserves special attention; it … Open
Attractions and active leisure
One of the most beautiful zoos in the world, Lincoln Park Zoo, is situated in Chicago. It is admission-free, so all those interested can appreciate the diversity of inhabitants of the zoo. There are majestic tigers, curious monkeys, zebra and a huge terrarium with snakes. Shedd Aquarium is another interesting sight; every day there are various educational activities and performances there. There are hundreds of … Open
Cultural excursion through Chicago - things to see
Chicago has one of the largest and most interesting science museums, the Museum of Science and Industry. A variety of exhibits of the museum is simply amazing; they are dedicated to various areas of life. A visit to the museum would be interesting to both adults and younger visitors. Art lovers will like Art Institute of Chicago; it is the second-largest art museum of the United States. A significant part exhibits … Open