Chicago

Since I am from Illinois, it would be a damn shame for me not to do a post during the State Wars about my city of Chicago! There are tons of things to do in the city, and even in the outskirt suburbs of it as well. I was actually just downtown there a month ago before going back down to my university. Given that I am a university student, you can probably assume that I can talk pretty extensively about the night life of the city, but I'll try to say something that everyone can take part in!

Nightclubs like Prysm

In terms of that exclusive night club scene in Chicago, nothing quite beats the feel of being in Prysm. This is the club that I was just in last month and it was an incredibly fun time. Dress code is pretty strict, but that goes the same for any higher-end night club. I think we were really only able to get in due to one of our friends knowing the club promoter. If you decide to go here, you should really try to drink as much as you can before you head inside...drinks are not cheap here at all! They are even expensive by city standards!

The Bean

Probably one of the most "touristy" things you could do in Chicago is go to the iconic Bean and take photos against the reflective surface of it. Come to think of it, this place is practically a gold mine for people to take pictures for that reflective photo challenge! The Bean is definitely one of those things that you have to see at least once, the park that it is in is actually not as crowded as you'd think most days. People tend to go, take pictures, and leave pretty promptly. Its been about two years since I've been at the Bean honestly.

The Willis Tower

Some Chicago natives are probably really mad at me for even calling this building the Willis Tower, since it was known as the "Sears" tower for SO many years. The name has been changed enough years for people to have gotten over it in my opinion lol! Also I work in the insurance industry and sometimes work directly with Willis, so I wouldn't want to accidentally call their tower the wrong name when I'm at work or anything lol. There is a sky deck to see the whole city from the top of the tower so its a pretty cool experience! The top is even all glass so you feel like you're about to fall to the ground! I would not recommend it for people that are scared of heights!

If none of that convinces you that Chicago is one of the best possible cities to visit, then I have failed you all as a motivator and sales person :p.

Photo Credits
Flag - https://fineartamerica.com/featured/chicago-flag-watercolor-mike-maher.html
Club - https://www.discotech.me/chicago/prysm/
Bean - https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g35805-d1134861-i245895480-Cloud_Gate-Chicago_Illinois.html
Tower - http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/willis-tower/169