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Welcome to Chicago<\/a>, the Windy City that captures the hearts of both locals and visitors alike. Often associated with its iconic skyline, deep-dish pizza, and sports fervor, Chicago has a wealth of treasures that extend far beyond its surface reputation.<\/p>\n

In this Redfin article, we aim to debunk common misconceptions and shed light on what truly makes Chicago a beloved city among its residents. We’ve turned to the locals themselves to discover their favorite aspects of living in this metropolis on the shores of Lake Michigan. From its vibrant neighborhoods teeming with diverse cultures to its thriving arts scene, world-class museums, and stunning outdoor spaces, Chicago offers a tapestry of experiences that never cease to amaze. Join us as we unravel the true essence of the city and explore the aspects that locals hold dear in their hearts.<\/p>\n

\"Chicago<\/p>\n

The distinct neighborhoods<\/span><\/h2>\n

What makes Chicago great is the many neighborhoods in and around the city. Each Chicago neighborhood<\/a> offers distinct landmarks, beautiful greenery, and a bustling atmosphere. <\/span>Karen Shoufler<\/span><\/a>, a local Chicago photographer shares, \u201cmy favorite thing about the city is that each neighborhood is so unique and offers up different aesthetics, unique food choices, and an interesting blend of people. I’m constantly finding and falling in love with different parts of the city and learning about the history of the neighborhood and its people.\u201d <\/span>Wicker Park Inn<\/span><\/a>, a boutique bed and breakfast, adds, \u201cEach neighborhood has a unique story narrated by architecture, stores, and food. There is a strong sense of community and pride in our city.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With more than 200 neighborhoods to choose from, you\u2019ll be sure to find something to do. \u201cEach neighborhood has so many unique restaurants, shops, and activities to do. I could neighborhood hop every time I am in the city and have a totally different and fun experience,\u201d says <\/span>Mackenzie Maeder<\/span><\/a>, a Chicago photographer and videographer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some notable neighborhoods to check out include <\/span>Streeterville<\/span><\/a>, which is great for young professionals and offers easy access to the lake and the Navy Pier, as well as <\/span>Lake View<\/span><\/a> which has excellent nightlife.\u00a0<\/span>There are even many hidden gems within each neighborhood to explore too. One that\u2019s filled with history is Pickwick Place, a hidden coffee shop located in Chicago\u2019s <\/span>South Loop<\/span><\/a> neighborhood. \u201cI love Pickwick Place – a little half-alley hidden between State and Wabash on Jackson,\u201d shares Adam Selzer of <\/span>Mysterious Chicago<\/span><\/a>. \u201cIt was named that in the 1800s because it looked like something out of Dickens\u2019 <\/span>The Pickwick Papers<\/span><\/i> and the tiny building at the back was an English chophouse. Today\u2019s it’s a lovely nook with a coffee shop where the chophouse was.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The weather\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chicago experiences all four seasons. Winters are typically cold and consist of freezing temperatures, snow, and high winds, while summers are warm, wet, and humid. The fall and spring seasons bring a mix of cold and hot temperatures with plenty of sunny skies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hyde Bark Dog Walking & Pet Care + Hyde Bark Play Park<\/span><\/a> boasts, \u201cWe love Chicago because we get to experience all the weather while out walking dogs. We like to take dogs out on perfect sunny day walks, and also see their joy playing in the snow, splashing in puddles, or chasing fallen leaves.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The iconic architecture\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chicago is filled with iconic architecture throughout the city. Hillary Marzec of <\/span>Inside Chicago Walking Tours<\/span><\/a> shares that her favorite aspect of Chicago is the architecture. \u201cI’m in love with Chicago’s architecture, and I especially like introducing locals to buildings they pass every day without ever peeking inside.\u201d Some buildings that visitors and locals can pay a visit to include the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, TheMART, Marina City, and the Rookery Building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bozena Voytko<\/span><\/a> also raves about \u201cthe stunning iron staircase in the Rookery Building that winds down from floor 12 to floor 2. As a wedding and real estate photographer, I’m constantly discovering new spots in Chicago and its suburbs that are worth seeing and contributing to the city’s uniqueness.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While walking by foot or taking public transportation is an easy way of checking out Chicago\u2019s architecture, one lesser-known option is taking an architectural boat tour. \u201cWe love taking a boat tour in the summer in Chicago because you can travel through the city and view the unique architecture. It\u2019s the best way to view the city in 90 minutes,\u201d shares <\/span>Chicago Line<\/span><\/a>, an architectural river cruise.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Chicago River\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Chicago River runs through the city via Lake Michigan, and flows south to the Calumet River system. There are many activities that you can do on the Chicago River including kayaking, dinner cruising, and fishing. \u201cWe love the river, its bustling life, and the beautiful buildings along its banks. Our favorite activity is taking an architectural tour on the river learning about the history of the buildings and meeting tourists from all over the world\u201d shares Sam and Rev from <\/span>What Yacht To Do<\/span><\/a>. One fun Chicago tradition that happens every year is when the city dyes the river green to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n

The green spaces and parks<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a number of amazing parks around Chicago. Some you need to check out include Millennial Park, Grant Park, and Lincoln Park. There are also a lot of less-trafficked parks like the Excelon observatory at The 606, Milton L Olive III Park, and Northerly Island. <\/span>Joe U Photo<\/span><\/a> shares that his favorite place to spend time in the city is the trail and the series of parks that run along the river starting north of Lawrence. \u201cIt\u2019s quiet and usually not very crowded which makes it the perfect area to go on a run without being embarrassed by how slow I am at running.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One most notable park is the <\/span>Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool<\/span><\/a> located at the Lincoln Park Conservancy which consists of long nature trails, a stunning pavilion, and a beautiful lily pool. \u201cAs a lifelong Chicagoan, I love Chicago\u2019s multitude of free green spaces. My absolute favorite is the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, where you can kick back and take in the view and the wildlife,\u201d boasts Carly Pastorelli of <\/span>Snappy Paws<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lake Michigan\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you think of Chicago, you probably think of Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and there are many activities that are sure to please any visitor. \u201cYou can go for a swim, relax on the beach, or bike down the beautiful lakefront trail \u2014 all with a spectacular skyline view. The sunrise over the water is not to be missed,\u201d says <\/span>Sarah Nader<\/span><\/a>, a local wedding photographer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLake Michigan is one of the cleanest and purest fresh-water lakes in the world. Sailing in Chicago offers the most amazing skyline that you can ever see. The only place you can see it is out on a boat on the water,\u201d adds <\/span>SailTime<\/span><\/a>, a boat rental company.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is something for everyone on and around Lake Michigan with many parks, sand dunes, and bike and walking trails to explore. There are also many hidden gems along Lake Michigan reveals <\/span>Shalimar B Photography<\/span><\/a>. \u201cI love everything that Chicago has to offer, but if I was asked to choose a few things, I’d have to say the lakefront and all of the amazing parks in the city. Not only do I love to spend time with my own family and friends in these sometimes hidden gems, but I really love to photograph the families of Chicago in these types of places – the sandy beaches, or a lush garden park with an urban backdrop.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The outdoor activities\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

During the summer, there are many outdoor activities to take advantage of in Chicago. Some activities that locals enjoy include kayaking down the Chicago River, biking by the water on the Lakefront Trail, taking a dip in Lake Michigan, relaxing on Margaret T. Burroughs Beach, or going on a nature walk. When it comes to outdoor activities, <\/span>Carefree Boats<\/span><\/a> shares, \u201c<\/span>When those steamy 90-degree days in Chicago start occurring more frequently, our favorite thing to do is take a boat out and anchor in the \u2018playpen\u2019 next to Navy Pier. The breathtakingly expansive Chicago skyline, cold drinks, fellow boaters, and even a boat that goes around with the infamous red cooler tamales make this spot one of a kind. If you stay late enough on Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can catch the fireworks display over navy pier with a lit-up city as the backdrop.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chicago<\/p>\n

The rich culture\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chicago is known for its culture filled with a rich music scene, chic art, diverse languages, and a bustling sports scene. Not to mention the theater and entertainment scene with over 200 shows from different production companies that are put on each week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love Chicago for the same reasons I moved here 30 years ago,\u201d boasts <\/span>Merry Puppins Chicago<\/span><\/a>, a local dog and cat sitting service. \u201cThe vibrancy of collective cultures and neighbors from all over the world, the big beautiful lake next to the city, riding along the bike path in the summer, wonderful local parks and green space, multiple global restaurants at our fingertips, great public transportation and all of the various neighborhoods, with their unique personalities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The restaurant and food scene<\/span><\/h2>\n

While other cities like <\/span>Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>New York, NY<\/span><\/a> are known for their food scene, Chicago\u2019s food scene is a little more underrated. The city loves to put spins on classic food dishes and is home to a handful of delicious \u201ccheap eats\u201d spots. Some notable restaurants to check out include Smoque BBQ for some delicious St. Louis style baby back ribs and Pequod\u2019s Pizza for some deep dish pizza.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur team’s favorite thing about Chicago is that it’s home to an underrated diverse restaurant and foodie scene. While deep-dish will always be a city staple, thousands of restaurants around the city bring unique global flavors to life with renowned culinary talent that shouldn’t be slept on. Some of our favorites include Kasama’s Filipino fine-dining experience and Funkenhausen, a modern beer hall mash-up of Southern and Bavarian flavors,\u201d boasts <\/span>Notch<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vibrant arts and entertainment scene<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cWhile Chicago is known to blues fans all over the globe, music fans flock to our city to hear everything from classical to rock, jazz, gospel, folk, country, soul, R&B, hip hop, and rap. Not to mention world and ethnic music of all types. Our many music festivals and venues attract millions of music lovers who come here for everything from Lollapalooza to the Chicago Symphony,\u201d stated Linda Cain, Editor and Founder of <\/span>Chicago Blues Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s true, Chicago has a vibrant and lively music scene. The birthplace of music genres like Chicago style-blues, modern gospel, and house, there are a ton of venues you can catch a live music concert, including Subterranean in <\/span>Wicker Park<\/span><\/a>, Lincoln Hall in <\/span>Lincoln Park<\/span><\/a>, and Simone\u2019s in <\/span>Pilsen<\/span><\/a>. Every year, Chicago also hosts premier music festivals like <\/span>Lollapalooza<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Windy City Smokeout<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The wonderful theater scene<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chicago offers some of the best in musical theater putting on shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, The Lion King, Anastasia, and Hamilton. These shows live in iconic theaters like the Cadillac Palace Theater, CIBC Theater, Broadway Playhouse, and James M. Nederlander Theater. \u201cChicago is a theatre town through and through. From Broadway hits to storefront theatre, there\u2019s always something new to see,\u201d chimes <\/span>Chicago Youth Shakespeare<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The history<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chicago first became a city in 1837 when its population hit 4,000 residents. Today, Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the United States with a population of around 2.6 million. The city has a long history from the Great Chicago Fire, which burned roughly 3.3 square miles of the city, to the resurrection of the first skyscraper. \u201cThe city has such a rich history you can’t help getting lost in its streets as if they were your own personal adventure map. From Michigan Ave., which houses some of America’s most iconic landmarks, down Damen Blvd., where people gather alongside musicians waiting for their next song inspiration, Chicago is a family-friendly city with something to offer everyone,\u201d says Emily Cummings of <\/span>Ten Little Blue Birds<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is something for everyone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Overall, what\u2019s not to love bout Chicago? Chicago has \u201ca dynamic history, sports, food, architecture, arts, shopping, music, bird watching, comedy, beaches and so much more are right at your fingertips,\u201d shares <\/span>Chicago Crime Tours<\/span><\/a>. \u201c<\/span>From listening to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Pritzker Pavilion and seeing the most recent exhibit at the Art Institute to riding your bike around the Lakeshore path or 606 and grabbing a drink at your favorite neighborhood bar’s beer garden, there is something for everyone in Chicago,\u201d adds <\/span>Ed & Aileen Photography<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Chicago pride\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

All-in-all, what locals love most about Chicago is the pride they have for their city. When the city has a diverse food scene, beautiful neighborhoods, stellar attractions, vibrant nightlife, and a bustling arts and entertainment scene, it\u2019s hard not to hold a little Chicago pride in your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cChicago pride is also something out of this world. It\u2019s a culture here and we Chicagoans love our city. Others may see Chicago through news headlines but we that live here know this is a one-of-a-kind place with a lot of beauty to offer. We wear our city with pride and it\u2019s a whole vibe,\u201d raves <\/span>Rocio Pagoada Photography<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hidden Gems in Chicago You Won’t Want to Miss<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Most Affordable Chicago Suburbs to Live In<\/a><\/p>\n

6 Unique Things to Do in Chicago That Every Local Should Know About<\/a><\/p>\n

13 Beautiful Places in Chicago That Every Local Needs to See<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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