Lake
Michigan
Lake
Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It
is bounded, in a clockwise direction from the south, by the U.S. states
of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
The
word "Michigan" was originally used to refer to the lake itself,
and is believed to come from the Ojibwa Indian word mishigami, meaning
"great water."
Some
12 million people live along Lake Michigan's shores. Many small cities
in Northern Michigan are centered around a tourist base that takes advantage
of the beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Lake Michigan.
These cities have large seasonal populations that arrive from Chicago
and inland cities in Southern Michigan. The southern tip of the lake
is heavily industrialized. Cities on the shores of Lake Michigan with
populations larger than 30,000 include: Chicago, Evanston,
Highland Park, North Chicago, and Waukegan.
The Chicago Skyline can be seen from the Indiana shore and parts of
extreme southwest Michigan and southeastern Wisconsin.
Chicagoland
Activity Guide
Tours- Chicagoland Tours
Here you will find a variety of bus tours, trolley tours, bike tours,
and boat tours to show you the great sights of the great city. See the
Sears Tower; enjoy a fabulous Dinner Show; rent a bike or enjoy a Bicycle
Tour; rent a Harley; see Ghosts; charter a sailboat; ride in a Hot Air
Balloon; or enjoy any of the 75 tours and activities in Chicagoland
area.
Chicagoland
area Attractions- No matter what time of year it is, there is always
something going on. Check out the Chicagoland Events Calendar
Here are some of the most popular destinations to visit in the Chicagoland
area.
Navy
Pier
Six Flags Great America
Adler Planetarium
Field Museum
Shedd Aquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago Children's Museum
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Millennium Park
Dining
If it's a good meal that you crave, then you've come to the right city!
Chicago, Illinois boasts some of the best restaurants
around. Whether you're looking for a 5 star Steakhouse, Deep Dish Pizza,
BBQ Ribs, or a Chicago-style hot dog, your dining experience certainly
won't disappoint. Check out our Dining Guide.
Sporting Events
Is sports your thing? Chicago, Illinois has always been known as a great
sports town and between our 5 major sports teams along with some lesser
known teams, and our local universities, the Chicagoland area offers
a little of something for every sports fan.
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Wolves
Chicago Fire
Schaumburg Flyers
City
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