Walter's Chicago Guide
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Chicago is located at a latitude and longitude of 41° 52' 55”N, 87° 37' 40”W. Chicago is in Northeast Illinois. Chicago is the largest city in the midwest and the 3rd largest in the USA. The name Chicago comes from the word Chigagou, an Algonquian word meaning "onion field." The nickname of "The Windy City" may be because of its weather or its rivalry with Cincinnati or The Chicago Worlds Fair or The Hawk Wind. "Windy City" also refers to their rivalry with Cincinnati which referred to that Chicago would be blustery about city. The weather because of the cold strong winds which blow there in the winter months. The World's Fair because of the fact other cities want to have the first USA World's Fair and other cities especially New York and sarcastically called Chicago "The Windy City". "The Hawk" is a African American Vernacular English term for a cold winter wind which eventually became the nickname "Windy City". Chicago-Industry and Leisure gives an overview of this city businesses and tourist locations.
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free 35 acres attraction with nearly 1250 animals. The John Hancock Observatory has a 360 degree view of the city including up to 4 states and up to a 80 mile view on a clear day. The Museum of Science and Industry includes a working coal mine, a German submarine (U-505), a 3500 sq.ft model railroad display and the Apollo 8 spacecraft. The Willis Tower which was know as the Sears Tower is the tallest building in Chicago. The Shedd Aquarium page has a very large quantity of underwater life. The Field Museum is well known for Sue the T-rex. Alder Planetarium is a place for children of all ages to explore our solar system.
The Chicago Pizza Shops page list where you can find all your favorite types of pizzas. The Chicago Steakhouses page list where to get this type of beef there.
The Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Guide discuss how this midwestern city celebrates this holiday. The Chicago Passover Guide has information on this Jewish holiday and where to get Passover and Seder dinners. The Chicago Easter Guide has information about this holiday and what activities are going on.
