Chicago Travel Guide Sightseeing Hotel Restaurant Shopping Highlights Author:Olivia Smith Illinois? windy city will blow you away in more ways than one. This midwestern metropolis is one of the largest cities in the United States and offers a diverse mix of performing arts, sports, ethnic cuisine and American culture. The city is well known for its influence on music and stand-up comedy. Taking the ?L,? Chicago?s elevated train syst... more »em allows you to see the city?s sights like a local Chicagoan.« less