5 reasons why Chicago is the best

With the winter we are having in Chicago it’s hard not to think about leaving but the second that thought pops into my mind I remember all the reasons why I love this city. Here are 5 reasons why Chicago is the best place to live.

1. The food! Chicago, hands down, has the best pizza in this country. It is a bold statement and pan pizza may not be for everyone but even our thin crust is second to none. We also named a hot dog after our city. There is a right way to prepare a hot dog and The Windy City has it down. No ketchup, raw onions, tomatoes, sport peppers and celery salt, equals the best baseball game ever! For those interested in a more sophisticated dining experience, Chicago is also home to some of the top rated, award winning restaurants in the nation.
2. Our sports teams. Chicagoans take pride in their sports teams even if we are not always winning championships. All of our sports teams have had their highs and lows but the fans are always behind them 100%, even if they haven’t won anything in the past century. No matter if your interest is football, baseball, basketball, hockey or even soccer; Chicago has a team for that. In this city, we take our sports very seriously!
3. The lakefront. Chicago becomes a booming city in the summer and the lakefront is the place to be. Between the divvy bike rides, lakefront runs, weekend festivals, or even just hanging out at the beach, there is no better place to be in the summertime. During these winter months it’s hard to remember what this city is like in the summer. When that magical day (usually in March) finally rolls around and the temperature finally goes above 40, Chicagoans see the light at the end of the tunnel.
4. Arts and entertainment. Chicago has some of the best museums in the country. You can mosey through the Art Institute, browsing modern and contemporary works of art or head over to the Science and Industry museum for a more interactive experience. The Shedd Aquarium is a must see, with over 25,000 fish and some of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. Chicago is also home to some of the best concerts in the nation. Lollapalooza, Wave Front, and North Coast are just a few of the music festivals we host throughout the summer months.
5. Lastly, what makes this city the best are the people. I am not sure if we are all humbled by the harsh winters or if we just like to fit the stereotype that all “Midwesterners are friendly” but the people in this city love being from here. No matter where I go in this country, I am always proud to say that I am from Chicago!

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