FAST FACTS
Chicago ’ s nicknames : The Windy City , City of Big Shoulders , The Second City , and The City That Works
Chicago is home to 28 miles of lakefront & 24 beaches
MAGNIFICENT MILE / GOLD COAST
For shopping enthusiasts , The Magnificent Mile ( Mag Mile ), is a stretch of high-end boutiques North of Michigan Avenue . Find historical landmarks , such as the Chicago Water Tower , Wrigley Building , and the Tribune Tower . Stop in the 900 North Michigan Shops or visit the Starbucks Reserve Roastery . A bit further up north , find more luxury , fine dining , and upscale shopping in the Gold Coast . Originally developed in the late 19th century as a haven for the city ' s elite , the Gold Coast has retained much of its historic charm while evolving into a vibrant and diverse community . Find The Original Pancake House , Dublin ’ s Bar & Grill , Velvet Taco , or higher end restaurants like Hugo ’ s Frog Bar and Gibbons Bar & Steakhouse .
The CTA operates the nation ’ s second largest public transportation system & provides 2.5 + million bus and train services to Chicago and 35 suburbs in an average year
7,300
+ restaurants and 160 + breweries in the Chicagoland area
CALLING ALL SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS
For those attending the 2024 KeHE Holiday Show early , cheer on the Chicago White Sox against the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field . After the 2024 KeHE Holiday Show , visit Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs as they go against the Cardinals .
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country and one of the few remaining free zoos in the U . S .
Source : Choose Chicago
58 KeHE Holiday Show & Trends | October - December 2024