Chicago City Guide

About Chicago
Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes, Chicago is a bustling metropolis blending cutting edge technology and advancement with historical charm and culture. Home to nearly 10 million people within its greater metropolitan area, Chicago is a destination that is easily reached via air, rail or car and is integral to the Midwestern region of the United States.  

Incorporated 1837, Chicago enjoyed a fast rise in power and prestige throughout the 19^th century, emerging as a center of commerce, international trade, and communications. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a city with a diverse array of pleasures, from fine dining to art, music to sports, history and holiday festivities to the great outdoors.

Family friendly delights

Chicago is a welcoming city for travelers with children: there is a myriad of activities waiting to entertain, and educate the young at heart and eager minds. You can start at the famous Children’s Museum, where there are dinosaur bones waiting to be dug up, a three-story schooner to climb, a fire truck to drive, and a model skyscraper to build. All of this and much more are sure to keep children fascinated…and their parents too! Or stop by the Adler Planetarium, with two full-size theaters and over 35,000 square feet of exhibits and activities.

The city is also home to the Shedd Aquarium, which houses over 25,000 animals, from tropical fish and plant life to dolphins and Beluga whales. Or visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the few free, major zoos left in the country! For a larger Zoo, the Brookfield Zoo, set on 216 acres, is also a fun, family treat!

To spend a day in one location, take the family down to Navy Pier, which offers rides, miniature golf, a funhouse maze, and a theater. Plenty of dining options are available, so you don’t have to leave the Pier until you’re ready to stop for the day.

Just relax at the many beaches alongside Lake Michigan, or explore one of Chicago’s numerous parks. There are outdoor options to suit every activity level, from walking paths to cycling, horseback riding, tennis courts, parasailing, and boating. All are awaiting you and your family.

Abounding culture awaits

Chicago has no shortage of museums and art for those who love culture, history and the expression of the human soul. The city’s offerings include the Chicago History Museum, the DuSable Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Field Museum and dozens more. Be sure to look into getting a “GoChicago” card, which allows you to visit multiple locations for a discount of up to 55%. Chicago has that old-time chic and beauty that can make you feel like a film star. The streets of the theater district look like the sets of a ‘60s flick while the city’s buzzing jazz and blues bars can truly transport you to another age. That’s just a tiny slice of what you can experience in Chicago, a city where days and nights out on the town offer one endless modern amusement.

Catch a game

Chicagoans are renowned for their love of the hometown teams, and there is no better way to get a feel for being in Chicago than to catch a game . No matter what time of year, you can indulge in cheering on a local team, while enjoying the camaraderie of the people from the Windy City. Take part in the rivalry between the Cubs and the White Sox in baseball, or cheer on city’s beloved Bears at Soldier Field during football season. If hockey is your game, the Blackhawks are known for their exciting play, and the Bulls carry Chicago through the basketball season. The numerous colleges and universities also host games throughout the year, so at any time in Chicago there is always a game to catch if you’re in the mood.

Where to dine
Chicago is a city known for its food, from the iconic deep-dish pizza to a Chicago-style hot dog, and a hot dipped Italian beef, there is no shortage of local favorites to try. The Windy City also offers a full range of high-end fine dining, with Michelin-starred restaurants to spare, along with a generous number of quality ethnic restaurants, featuring food from around the world. For beef lovers, Chicago, once an infamous stockyard city, offers some of the best steakhouses in the United States. Or if afternoon tea is more your style, try one of these lovely spots.

Whatever your appetite, this city has a dish to tempt your palate and delight your taste buds.

Where to stay
To truly get the most out of your visit to Chicago, plan to stay in the neighborhoods close to the attractions you want to explore, whether that be downtown, along Lakeshore Drive’s Magnificent Mile, or in popular Lincoln Park. Chicago has a great public transportation system, making it easy to get around. Whether you’re looking to stay at a high-end luxury hotel or a short-term rental, Chicago offers plenty of places to stay. Why not consider an apartment rental and have your own home away from home? Let World Escape help you plan your perfect getaway!

Chicago Accommodation - Vacation Apartments

Whether you plan a romantic escape for two or a fun-packed vacation with your friends, Chicago cannot fail to deliver entertainment. Our comfy mod-conned vacation apartments, which come in all shapes and sizes, can accommodate any needs. You can find cozy flats for solo city breaks, luxury properties for indulgent stays and budget-friendly spacious apartments for big families and groups staying together. Simply pick the area of town where you wish to stay and customize your booking by selecting from properties with various modern cons and amenities.

Chicago is a real city that has so much to offer its visitors and is a bit of a tourist haven but to get a taste of the local you've got to rent an apartment. Stay near the Magnificent Mile and you can indulge in shopping sprees at the numerous luxury boutiques, which line this beautiful boulevard. After dark be ready for glorious nights out on the town. There are more jazz and blues bars, theaters, and rooftop bars, perched on Chicago’s soaring towers than you can manage to visit in one city break. 

Romantic days out for two or stays with friends, Chicago can offer a lot to any visitor. The city is famed for its glorious outdoor spaces. The Garfield Park Conservatory, popular among locals as a romantic spot, is the best place to take a date. Lincoln Park and the beaches along Michigan Lake are perfect for a day out with friends or family and to make a stay that extra special take a lake cruise of the city.

Chicago Family Friendly Vacation Rentals

Staying in town with the kids means you will need much more space and amenities than a hotel can provide. Take your pick from family-friendly apartments and you can have as many bedrooms, modern cons and facilities as you wish for, plus full modern kitchen, parking space, console games and anything else you might need.

Chicago’s numerous child-friendly attractions can be both entertaining and educational to young visitors and adults alike. You and your kids can carry out experiments at the Museum of Science, admire the dinosaur skeletons at the Field Museum of natural history or feed the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Comfort and homey conveniences are indispensable during a trip. Make yours as cozy as possible by choosing the right accommodation. Come and take a look at all the beautiful Chicago homes where you can stay during your visit.  

Now getting to Chicago is even easier with direct flights from Iceland operating using Icelandair flying directly into O'Hare International Airport.

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Think Chicago and one think's Gangsters, Al Capone, freezing, snowy weather but the city has a lot to offer besides its history.  Chicago today is famous for much more of,, things like (improv) theater, top class shopping, along the Magnificent Mile and State Street. Top eating places, countless restaurants, eminent architecture, and, of course, it is the ultimate city of jazz and blues.

When you visit Chicago, you can make the experience as comfortable and hassle-free as possible, by avoiding the fuss of hotels and instead, going for a Chicago Holiday Apartment. You can be in the best locations, living like a local, with all the comforts of your own home and for a lot less than a hotel room.

Our Chicago apartments are located in the best spots.  We have all areas covered so you could find yourself waking up next to Chicago City Hall, Tribune Tower or Opera House, and roll straight out of your apartment, into the lively city.  

Browse through our broad selection of properties to find the perfect place for you.  We have anything from short vacation stay apartment to fully serviced extended stay apartments for thirty plus nights. If you are visiting on business, we also offer a selection of vacation rentals and Chicago corporate lets suitable for business people for guests looking to relax after a hard days work. 

ChicagoEscape is part of the WorldEscape group; we are an experienced family owned and operated company. We have been in the online holiday apartment booking business since 2000 (starting with AmsterdamEscape.com). Customer service and satisfaction have been the building blocks that have made us the company we are today; the customer is and always been king at WorldEscape.