1. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS By: Katelynn and Marley

2. CHICAGO IS BEAUTIFUL I recommend at a minimum of 4-5 days. The maximum amount of time to visit, a lifetime. This city is the place to go (especially if you love food)!

3. SEAR'S TOWER  The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the 13th-tallest in the world.

4. WHERE CAN YOU STAY? Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel: free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms come with access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening drinks, and suites add separate living areas and park views. Sheraton Hotel: Upscale modern tower with warm rooms, plus convention space, an indoor pool & dining options.

5. PLACES TO VISIT?  Water Tower Place: Water Tower Place is a large urban, mixed-use development comprising a 758,000 sq ft shopping mall and 74 story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Art Institute Of Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post- Impressionist art in its permanent collection.

6. WHERE CAN I GET FOOD?  Chicago is famous for it’s food – not only as a gourmet dining epicenter, but as the home of several local specialties. For an authentic experience, get a taste of these culinary staples with this Chicago guide to deep-dish pizza, the classic Chicago-style hot dog and the Italian Beef.

7. THINGS TO BUY?  Very often bought souvenirs include: mugs, shooters, shot glasses, pens, t-shirts, snow globes, key chains, and stuffed animals.