Famous for jazz and blues this innovative, ‘Go Get Em’ city in Illinois works hard and plays hard. Renting a serviced apartment or holiday let in Chicago opens the doors to a plethora of interesting attractions including numerous museums, idyllic parks, vast stretches of beach, superb shopping opportunities and skyscrapers so grand they are reflected in the shimmering wasters of Lake Michigan.

To get a true taste of this city make your first stop Millennium Park. Just a short distance from your apartment rental or holiday apartment in Chicago and situated on the lakefront this park boasts a wonderful array of sculptures and interesting architecture. Take a look at the incredible fountain consisting of two glass columns showing LED displays of 1000 Chicago residents’ faces every five minutes, great to watch as it shoots water over the plaza. Let the kids enjoy a dip as you watch the fascinating show. See the beautiful Pritzer Pavilion and Cloud Gate, also known as the Bean sculpture, which reflects it’s surroundings in a really intriguing way. Also look out for the replica peristyle with it’s wonderful limestone columns, the interesting BP Bridge and the lovely 2½ acre Lurie Garden. A must see whilst in Chicago.

Why not take the kids to see some amazing animals at Lincoln Park Zoo. Here they can check out the big cats and gorillas, as well as some really cute gibbons, chimps, zebras, polar bears, rhinos and reptiles. You name it, it’s all here amidst beautifully tended grounds. Take a picnic and let the kids ride the carousel. Great fun for all the family and the best part is it’s absolutely free.

Your serviced residence or aparthotel in Chicago also gives you access to the Chicago Children’s Museum. Here there are plenty of hands on and interactive exhibits for the kids to enjoy. The Dinosaur Expedition lets them carry out their own archaeological research and dig for bones. They will also enjoy creating toy planes and making them fly, numerous water projects including building dams and learning the art of crafts such as embroidery or making their own creations from everyday items. The Fire Safety area allows little ones to play at being a fireman, putting on all the protective gear, sliding down poles, crawling through smoke filled rooms (not real smoke) and fighting fires (not real fires). In Kid’s Town they can be whoever they want to be from the postman to a bus driver and then go about their daily business in this miniature town. There is plenty to keep them occupied for hours on end at this museum.

Lake Michigan is a great place to just chill out, sit on the beach and soak up the sun, do a spot of scuba diving, follow the cycle trail or play a game of volleyball and then grab a bite to eat at Riva and enjoy some really superb seafood. Just perfect.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Chicago city centre.

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