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Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency US Dollar (USD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Under the new Electronic Travel System (ESTA) visitors must submit an online application form at least 72 hours before departure. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT -6 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Finger-numbingly cold in winter, blazingly hot in summer. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 1 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (Standard American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Healthcare in the USA is high quality but expensive making comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover essential. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Chicago land at its main airport, O'Hare International (Bessie Coleman Drive, 00 1 773 6862200), which lies 17 miles north-west of the centre. Taxis are in ready supply (expect to pay about $50 to get to town), as are shuttle buses that stop at most hotels (around $15). The CTA (better known as the ‘El') train, also links the city to the airport and covers much of the central area. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Sears Tower Sears Tower: At 1450ft (442 metres) in height, skyscrapers do not come much more sky-scraping than Chicago's Sears Tower. Currently the tallest building in the United States, and formerly the tallest building on the planet, its offers eye-popping views of Chicago, Lake Michigan and vast swathes of the surrounding countryside. Address: 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL Post Code:60606 Tel No:00 1 312 875 9696 The Art Institute Of Chicago The Art Institute Of Chicago: Chicago's main gallery is a cultural powerhouse stuffed with works by just about every great artist of the last six centuries. The star-studded cast-list includes Tintoretto, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and Warhol. Address: 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Post Code:60603 Tel No:+1 312-443-3600 The Magnificent Mile The Magnificent Mile: Chicago has a beautiful 19th century cathedral – but the key religion for many visitors to the Windy City is shopping. And the pews are always full on North Michigan Avenue, otherwise known as the Magnificent Mile. Every store you could want is here. Address: North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL Post Code:60611 Tel No: Quick Lunch - Trattoria No.10 If you fancy Italian cuisine, Trattoria No.10 is one of the best options. Try the fettuccini with sautéed shrimp. Address: 10 North Dearborn Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 312 9841718 Top Table - Everest Expect haut cuisine to match the high-altitude gourmet experience at Everest a state-of-the-art French restaurant on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Address: 440 South LaSalle Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 312 6638920 Cheap Eat - Lou Mitchell's Restaurant Lou Mitchell's Restaurant is a Chicago institution, the city's first diner, and the sort of place where you wish that breakfast could be every meal of the day. It is also ideally placed in the heart of the business district, a block from Union Station. Address: 565 West Jackson Boulevard Post Code: Tel No:00 1 312 9393111 On Business - Hotel Monaco The Hotel Monaco ideally pitched between Chicago's theatreland, business district and the shopping zone comes equipped with three large meeting rooms capable of seating between 180 and 250 people. Book now Address: 225 N Wabash Ave Post Code:60601 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Four Seasons Blow your budget at the beyond-palatial Four Seasons at the top of the Magnificent Mile. Book now Address: 120 E Delaware Pl Post Code:60611 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Hotel Cass The Hotel Cass does wi-fi and complimentary breakfast. Book now Address: 640 North Wabash Avenue Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Argo Tea Chicago café group Argo Tea (16 West Randolph Street, 00 1 312 5531551) is perfect for a swift catch-up. Address: 16 West Randolph Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 312 5531551 Formal Presentation - Allegro The Allegro (171 West Randolph Street, 00 1 312 2360123) is a restored art deco hotel boasting 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Address: 171 West Randolph Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 312 2360123 Evening Drinks - John Hancock Observatory It may not have quite the height of the Sears Tower but the views from the 96th floor bar at the John Hancock Observatory (875 North Michigan Avenue, 00 1 312 7153680) are still special, not least with a cocktail in hand. 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