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.
The beauty of Chicago lies not only in its magnificent architecture, but also in the city's vast preserved green and open spaces. Chicagoans have over 580 parks and 8,300 acres of green spaces at their disposal. With beaches, ice rinks and bike paths, there's no shortage of outdoor recreation for Chicagoans.
The Architecture of ChicagoThere is beauty all around. Our large city is bustling and yet it retains a feeling of airiness as it gleams in the sun. You can see that from the gorgeous green and public art space of Millennium Park to all the famous and thoughtfully designed skyscrapers of Chicago's Loop.
I can tell you from firsthand experience that it lives up the hype. You'll have access to SO many interesting restaurants and cuisines while living in Chicago, I barely know where to start. The diverse food scene is impressive, especially in terms of ethnic restaurants.