No matter what your preferred recreation is, there are many things to do in Chicago. Chicago is known as the Jazz Capital of the US, so if you like jazz - sit down, have a drink and say that you have come home. Aside from all of the regular stuff that you find in a large city in America, you find many things with a Jazz twist. You can go to see a regular museum or you can go see a jazz museum. You can go to a regular club or you can go to a Jazz Club in the home of Jazz.

There are many places, ranging from retro jazz to extravagant, to enjoy Chicago shopping. There are your typical large malls with hundreds of stores and your prestigious strip malls. Or you can go to the actual shopping areas of Chicago, where you can find a plethora of music stores and clothing stores. You can locate hard to find memorabilia from the last 60 years or funny little knickknacks that are only found in Chicago. No matter what style of shopping you prefer there are plenty of shopping options of Chicago. if you are smart then you will try several varieties.

Car parking in Chicago can be a nightmare but if you go prepared it may help relieve the stress. You can get lists, addresses and maps of the parking garages and parking lots in Chicago. There are many places that you can parallel park by a meter but you would be better off to go into a garage and get your ticket validated. If you are planning on spending any time outside of downtown though your best bet is to take your own vehicle or rent one. Renting a car is extremely simple, you will find rental agencies all over the city.

There are many comfortable options for a Chicago hotel - Chicago restaurant. You can find a place to stay no matter what your budget is, from Motel 8 all the way up to the Ritz Carlton, there is a place that you will feel comfortable. The same thing applies to dining, but if you go towards downtown there are many fine dining restaurants. Often you can enjoy a meal while listening to the soothing sounds of someone playing a beautiful melody on a tenor sax. If you prefer something with a little more jazz, then try the next block and you are bound to find something that suits your taste in dining ambiance.