|
Looking for a ticket to one of the most exciting cities in America? A career at Bloomingdale's or Macy's can take you to the city that has it all. Bright lights, spectacular arts and an electrifying nightlife combined with the youthful energy from Chicago's numerous universities (Loyola University, University of Chicago and Northwestern University to name a few) make Chicago one of the best places to live and work. Among its multitude of other attractions, Chicago is famous for its food - in no other place in the country can you sink your teeth into such a varying array of culinary delights. Those looking for the best steaks in the Midwest should head downtown to Gibson's or Morton's. But if you really want to eat like a native Chicagoan, grab a Chicago hotdog or a slice of Chicago-style deep dish pizza. Gino's, Bacino's and Edwardo's have the best pies in the area, and the original Pizzeria Uno calls downtown Chicago home. If you have to ask about sports in Chicago then perhaps you best stay at home. The city that once watched Michael Jordan lead the Bulls to championship after championship still supports their home teams with fervor. The White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs are the teams to root for. Some of the most hallowed arenas in sports are home to Chicago teams - the United Center, Soldier Field, Comiskey Park and of course the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. You will be hard pressed to find a better ballpark to watch a game. But Al Capone's former stomping ground offers more than just pizza and ball parks. The arts have a deep root in Chicago and a special place in most natives' hearts. The Steppenwolf and Goodman Theatres bring Broadway-caliber shows to the Midwest while a host of smaller theatres offer traditional and cutting-edge performances on a nightly basis. For the music lovers, the Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform their masterpieces at the Civic Opera House and the Symphony Center, respectively. The performances by the Joffrey Ballet and the Hubbard Street Dance Company are internationally acclaimed. If static displays are more your thing, Chicago has a number of world-famous museums within its city limits. The Art Institute, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the David and Alfred Smart Museum and the Terra Museum of American Art should quench your thirst for culture. Others worth visiting include the Field Museum (home of Sue the Dinosaur), the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Spertus Museum of Jewish Culture. Chicago's nightlife is as diverse as its many ethnic neighborhoods. Lincoln Park's many eating and drinking establishments as well as the bars around Wrigleyville are after-work havens for this city's professionals. Highlights of Wrigleyville include a number of happening sports bars. The Cubby Bear, Murphy's Bleachers, Casey Moran's and The Full Shilling are the best places to go on game days. But the area also features a number of dance clubs for those so inclined. Locals favor Hi-Tops, John Barleycorn and the Smart Bar.
|
