Does Chicago get a lot of tourists?

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Lynn Osmond, CEO of Choose Chicago, today announced Chicago hosted 30.7 million domestic and international visitors in 2021, an 86% increase over 2020. “I cannot overstate how proud I am of Chicago's continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Lightfoot said.



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Just over 2.7 million people live in Chicago, but the city sees more visitors than that. In fact, it's estimated that 50 million people visit Chicago every single year.

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From January to June, hotel revenue in Chicago hit $1.12 billion, up 24% from last year, and 102% from pre-pandemic 2019, setting a new record for the city.

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By NBC Chicago Staff. Published October 3, 2023. Updated on October 3, 2023 at 8:22 am. Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the seventh straight year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, officials announced Tuesday.

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People who love to eat and drink flock to Chicago, IL not just for food but also for the local beer for which the city has been known for. The city's local breweries earned the city the moniker “Greatest Drinking City in America”. Bars in the city present an array of choices of beer products.

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Michigan Avenue is a major thoroughfare that runs north-south through downtown Chicago. Along North Michigan Avenue – between Oak Street and the Chicago River – lies the Magnificent Mile. This 13-block stretch is home to more than 450 retailers and is one of the world's most iconic shopping districts.

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