Ain't just the land of Michael Jordan and Al Capone

The city offers alot.  Don't forget the universities and museums and that wonderful lake front.  I am biased, but there are only maybe 3 North American cities I would live in, and those other two are in Canada. As far as the the cold, well baby the Chicago men will keep you warm.

That's ANOTHER thing that I liked about Chicago.  The men WILL keep you warm and most had a lot of HAIR.  I LOVE chest hair and just hair in general.  I didn't see men who were shaven in their private parts like they are in Dallas (which isn't a problem, I just like hair!).

I'm a native Dallasite and I love my city.  But there is a beat in Chicago that just draws me in.

Elisabeth

Sounds like someone had a little visit to......

Viagra Triangle...LOL !   Elizabeth, I could not agree with you more , and I come from the hobbyist point a view.  Chicago is a vibrant beautiful city that knows HOW to be a city.  I loved my visit there last Spring and fell in love anew every night...uhhh....not with those masculine men you mention, but the sensational ladies of  Chicago.    Can't wait for my next visit as I long for a beer & cheesburger at Harrys !!!

Yes ... well, oddly enough, I'm an older and larger woman and the new friends that I made in Chicago tended to be my age or much younger.  Which was a treat in its own way.  

Chicago DOES just "know" how to be a city.  It also knows how to treat visitors.  Heck, even when I was checking out of my wonderful hotel in OakBrook, the lady gave me a coupon for my taxi ride to the airport.  And of course, the taxi driver was a good conversationalist.

Either I've just had a few great experiences with my visit or it truly is a remarkable city!  I'm believing it to be the later.

Elisabeth

It has a vibrant urban core with a density like a European city and unlike most American cities (other than NYC and SF).

Wait Until Winter Comes & Lets See How You Feel (E)

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