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Attractions
In addition to the celebrated scientific and cultural institutions such as the Art Institute and Lakefront Museum Campus, Chicago has innumerable attractions from dazzling shopping districts, breath-taking parks and public art, mind-boggling architectural tours, outdoor recreation and attractions by day, to acclaimed culinary establishments, hot nightclubs, cool jazz and Chicago blues like you've never heard it by night. With more than 75 gay bars, taverns and nightclubs, and two gay neighborhoods to compliment Chicago's already gay-friendly culture, our Games visitors will delight in discovering their own Chicago favorites.
Magnificent Mile & Shopping
As one of the top five shopping areas in the world, Chicago's magnificent mile is always under worldly surveillance. If you yearn to be in vogue, this should be your classroom. The Magnificent Mile, along legendary Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown, offers shopping at the world's finest department stores, designer boutiques, fashion trunk shows, and art galleries amidst a backdrop of stunning flower gardens, light displays, street performance and unparalleled architecture. The more than 460 retail stores, including the flagship Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, Bloomingdale's, specialty boutiques, and three shopping malls offer something for everyone.
Nearby State Street, Chicago's original retail heart, still beats to the drum of commerce after being revitalized in the late 1990's to look as it did in the early 19th century. There visitors will be awed by the historic Marshall Fields department store, built in 1852, with its 6,000 square foot ceiling with Tiffany dome, and massive granite Corinthian columns. This second largest department store in the world is an architectural wonder and a shoppers delight. Vintage clothing, books, antiques, and one-of-a-kind items can also be unearthed in the shops dotting Chicago's 77 neighborhoods.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier, with its 50 wondrous acres jutting out from the downtown shoreline, is a favorite destination, with a breathtaking view of the skyline, a 150-foot ferris wheel, Children's Museum, art-lined boardwalk, and indoor Shakespeare Theatre. Enjoy a concert, art exhibit, boat tour, or a spectacular late-night fireworks display. Navy Pier is the site of Gay Games VII Volleyball competition.
Dining
Chicago has long occupied a prominent a place as one of the world's finest culinary destinations. Securing this reputation are celebrated chefs who fuse quality ingredients with innovative ways. Chicago's diverse ethnic influences drive the supply of just about any sustenance you might be craving. With tens of thousands of restaurants, Chicago's restaurant scene has gotten so good that many food critics worldwide now place Chicago as one of the world's top "food" cities.
Zoo
The world famous Lincoln Park Zoo is located in the Lakefront Sports Village, in the heart of Lincoln Park. Enjoy the lakefront parks and take a break at the FREE Lincoln Park Zoo, a price extinct at more other zoos of its caliber. The nearby Chicago suburb of Brookfield is also the site of the world-famous Brookfield Zoo with 200 acres of exhibits, habitats, and educational experiences. General Admission is just $8 for adults, $4 for children
Nightlife
When the sun goes down, the pulse of Chicago accelerates. In addition to a thriving city-wide LGBT nightlife, Chicago has a nightspot for everyone. Driven by the beat of the bass and the squeal of the guitar, there's no better place to catch the blues than Chicago. North Side and downtown blues joints wail well into the night. Although blues may be Chicago's backbone, jazz, gospel and folk and just about any musical genre can be heard in the clubs and on the streets. Slide into a leather booth at a jazz club or watch a poetry slam; go to Lincoln Avenue and hear the music spill out into the streets; or take a bottle of wine to Grant Park for a free symphonic concert. You'll also want to check out Chicago's famed performing arts, home of the neighborhood theater, Second City improvisational comedy, and the finest in the classic arts. If you seek something more up tempo, Chicago's dance clubs feature internationally acclaimed DJs that will keep you out all night long.
Online Tourism Information
For more information about visiting Chicago before or after the Gay Games, visit 877Chicago.com or MeetInChicago.com.
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