Over 575,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler voted for their favorite destinations and venues, choosing Chicago as the Best Big City in the U.S. Chicago is a vibrant town full of endless opportunities to have fun and enjoy Illinois.

This award is truly a testament to all the wonders Chicago has to offer including the Chicago Waterfront, diverse neighborhoods, world class museums, public art, unique attractions, theatre, culinary delights, shopping experiences, and a wonderful sports culture. Chicago truly offers something special for everyone.

Chicago is a place that all of us can be proud of. The city has seen a major increase in travelers bringing in over 57 million people each year. Along with that, Chicago saw record highs in hotel revenue over the summer. Chicago doesn’t stop at summer as there are many more exciting things to look forward to in the winter months including launch of Theatre Season, Christkindlmarket, and the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

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