Recently, I just went back to Chicago to visit my city and as I was taking my friend, who is born and raised in California, I realized how much I love the city. I have been to many other major cities in the United States and even other countries, but there’s something about Chicago that makes its way to the top of the list. Maybe it’s the smell of the food, maybe it's the wind, maybe the architecture, or maybe it’s just the millions of pigeons roaming the streets without a care in the world. Here are the reasons why I love Chicago.
1. The view
Nothing can compare to Chicago’s skyline, whether it is during the day or at night time. The tall skyscrapers throughout the city contain a mixture of modern architecture and Gothic European style. As you walk the city, you can sight many different movies sites. Lying between all the buildings is the Chicago River. On the Chicago River, you can take boats to tour the city or just simply kayak with your friend towards Lake Michigan
2. The Food
I love Food. Chicago is a great city for foodies. There are just a million of choices to choose from. I was in Chicago for a week and I didn’t even have time to go to all the places I wanted to go to. I advise everyone to buy stretchy pants while visiting because, you will for sure gain a few pounds. There is the famous deep dish pizza, and Chicago dog, Italian roast beef, but there are also a bunch of restaurants that are unique and has a great view.
3. Things to do
There’s always new places opening up, and new places to explore. There are free movie screenings at the Millennium Park on Tuesdays during the summer. Fireworks from Navy Pier, and you can’t forget about all the museums in the city. But besides all the normal spots that people visit, you have Wicker Park where you can spend a whole day in a bookstore getting lost in another world or try a new bakery or donut shop in the city.
4. Easy to navigate
The L will save your life. One CTA ticket is all you need and you will be going from north to south. Just hop on that train and go anywhere you want to go. Side note, there is a way to cheat the Red Line at the Chinatown stop, and just a warning, watch out for the vicious pigeons hanging around the CTA entrances, you never know when you will be attacked.
5. People
The people in the city. Maybe I am bias, but I love the people in Chicago and I love the vibe that they give me. Whenever I am in the city, I just feel like I am home and that I am happy. Smiles will appear on my face for no particular reason. Sometimes everyone is in their suit and tie moving from one place to another, you will see adults and kids running to Union Station to catch the train home. You will see friends just walking around with a cup of Starbucks catching up just sitting on the bench, taking the view in. The people can keep the city busy or it can give it a really relaxing feel. 
