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Often called the 'Second City', Chicago is number one when it comes to culture, fine dining, shopping and commerce. Situated on Lake Michigan, incomparable architecture erupts from its western shores. The Downtown area is known as the 'Loop' since the raised metropolitan railway (known as the... More »

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Nice food places, Chicago

The hot dog is a Chicago institution. Hot Doug’s takes that tradition and spins it in crazy, tasty directions. Be prepared to stand in line at this “Encased Meat...

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What to see, Chicago

One of the best ways to take in the sights and get a feel for the city's history as the birthplace of the modern high-rise is to take an architectural tour. The Chicago Architectural...

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Where to stay, Chicago

For a luxury stay in Chicago, try the Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton, Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph: 1-312-646-1300) or the Park Hyatt (800 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph:...

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Hotels

Dana Hotel & Spa

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The Wit a Doubletree hotel

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Hilton Airport O'hare

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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Interesting facts about Chicago

Location: State of Illinois, southwest shores of Lake Michigan, USA.

Dialling code: 1.

Population: 2.8 million (city); 8,553,216 (metropolitan area including nearby cities in Wisconsin and Indiana) 9.5 million.

Time zone: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).

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Unterwegs mit Experten - Chicago

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