Chicago has come a long way from its ever so rich past, and yet its oldest attractions are alive. Chicago is a also a town known of colorful neighborhoods and interesting people, industry, art museums and unique restaurants to tingle your taste buds. As a traveler in Chicago, days can be murky, but only if you pick the wrong season to visit. It is also a windy city, but gets a little too warm during mid-day in the peak of summer.

Outdoor attractions in Chicago include many memorial parks, places to shop, and other where you can learn about the nature that helps Chicago be a city that is perfectly balanced for natural and urban fun. One of the places you cannot afford to miss is the Magnificent Mile - a stretch on the northern end of Michigan Avenue. A large number of locals and visitors have made this area, housing more than 500 shopping and entertaining businesses, their favorite hangout.

Lincoln Park Zoo is a must visit for every local and tourist. Other places where you can get awed by animal life include Shedd Aquarium. You can consider starting the day early, as Lincoln Park Zoo opens around 10 am. You should be able to spend an entire afternoon and exit by 3 pm to experience The Shedd Aquarium. This is a good place next door to visit till 5 pm, except on Tuesdays.

Museum of Science and History is the perfect place to start a day of your vacation. Sightseeing amongst the places of historic importance, such as Navy Pier, Sears Tower Skydeck, Greektown restaurants and the downtown nightclubs can be the perfect schedule for covering the most important places to experience in Chicago.