Experience The Best of Chicago With Cheap Holiday Deals

Skyscrapers, blues bars, and freshwater beach are just some of the features which make the lively city of Chicago well worth a visit. If you’re thinking of "last minute holidays somewhere new, make sure you consider a trip to the Windy City. There is so much in the way of culture, good food, and fascinating cosmopolitan sights, and you can find some excellent deals to ensure great value on your holiday.



The biggest city in the state of Illinois, Chicago has more than enough to keep visitors busy. There is a wide selection of world-class museums and galleries worth exploring; the Field Museum of Natural History, Museum of Contemporary Art and Astronomy Museum are just three of these. For an incredible view of the sprawling metropolis, take a ride up to the 95th floor of the John Hancock Tower, where you can enjoy a cocktail while looking out over Chicago.



In the summer there is plenty to do outdoors. Lake Michigan has its own beach which is extremely popular in the warmer weather. It’s also the season for sports - take in a baseball game at Wrigley Field, or watch the Chicago Bears American football team at Soldier Field.



Families will also love Chicago, which has a huge Hershey chocolate store, an aquarium and even its own zoo which, best of all, is absolutely free to visit. It’s a great idea to spend a day at Navy Pier, an entertainment complex reaching out into Lake Michigan which features shops, museums, an IMAX cinema and a ferris wheel among many other highlights. You can get some fantastic cheap holiday deals for Chicago, with many quality hotels right in the center of the city.



As for eating, there is plenty to enjoy. Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza, as well as the Chicago-style hot dog, which features a number of different toppings. Mexican food is also abundant here, and it’s worth trying the popular "pizza puffs" - essentially small portions of fried pizza crust with typical pizza fillings. For more formal dining, visit one of the many fantastic steak-houses Chicago is renowned for. After dinner, head out to enjoy the nightlife which is lively and fun. Blues bars are a particularly popular due to Chicago’s soul music heritage, and there are many famous establishments in the city where you can enjoy live music.



The people of Chicago are friendly and love to meet overseas visitors, so you’re sure to feel welcome wherever you go. This friendly, exciting and vibrant city is one place you’ll want to come back to again and again. So book ahead for cheap holiday deals, and start planning your Chicago adventure.