What to see and do in.....Chicago

Nursing, Oct 2003

Entertainment

Jazz and Blues! Chicago became the nation's jazz center in the 1920s and a home of the blues in the 1930s and 1940s. Jazz, from traditional to modern, and blues can still be heard today at the numerous clubs in the city.

Chicago also boasts many other music and theater venues-the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Steppenwolf Theater, and Second City improv (home to many Saturday Night Live comedians) are among them. Professional sports teams-the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox-entertain fans and visitors alike.

Shopping

Shopping in Chicago began in 1852 as Marshall Field's department store opened its doors on State Street, and others followed, including Carson Pirie Scott & Co. and Sears. The famed "magnificent mile," which runs along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street, offers hundreds of specialty shops and boutiques from around the world, plus department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, FAO Schwarz, and Bloomingdales. For discounts on designer merchandise, visit the shopping complex at 1 North State St. which houses off-price retailers.

The Navy Pier, a renovated waterfront building that includes a 15-story-high Ferris wheel and entertainment, creates a unique environment for shops and restaurants.

Chicago definitely has something for everyone. For more information on what to see and do in Chicago, contact the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau at 1-877-CHICAGO or online at http://www. choosechicago.com.

All photos of Chicago are courtesy of Chicago Bureau of Tourism