Navy Pier is one of Chicago's top most tourist attractions that everyone should visit. On the shore of Lake Michigan, it is lively during all seasons of Chicago. You can expect fireworks, cruise parties, music, and dancing.

As a child, I gazed towards the sky, which appeared to be an endless ocean; and the sound of the birds was now music to my ears. I could feel the delicate breeze going through my hair and calmness settling in. I was glad to finally be here!

As an international student, I am excited to see such a good transportation system in Chicago. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) comes under the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), which is the second largest metropolitan transport service in the United States after New York. It connects almost forty suburbs and the city of Chicago. It has almost 2,000 buses which get connected to 3,000 km (or just under 2,000 miles) of the city's roadways. The world's busiest airport is the O'Hare International airport. To reach the airport from downtown, the CTA Blue Line provides a rapid transit which is approximately 40 minutes from the Loop.

Chicago’s airplane and water show was conducted once a year by the United State’s Navy Blue Angels. This is a two day event conducted on August 21 and August22 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This is one of the free events conducted once a year. The best viewing experience of the show is between Oak Street and Fullerton Avenue. Due to Covid-19 this show was cancelled last year 2020, even though United State’s Navy Blue angels conducted the show to honour the healthcare workers who are fighting the covid-19 pandemic. Believe me you will be having an amazing experience in the lakefront view during these two days.

Chicago's 18 mile Lakefront Trail is one of the best paths for marathon runners all over the world. It is divided into three sections named North, South, and Middle. This 18 mile trail includes volleyball courts, beaches, and playgrounds. Also the road is very good for runners as well as bikers. For much of the trail, it has separate lanes for both the runners and bicycles, so people don't need to worry about accidents. During weekends people are diving into the beach, conducting parties, and having lots of fun events. You could also see Chicago's 2021 Air and Water Show from the lakefront as well!

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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility entered Phase 2 in Illinois, soon in Chicago.

Chicago Startup Week 2021 (CSW) announced that registration is now open for its week-long celebration of the city’s thriving startup community. The all virtual experience will invite college students from across the city, region, and country from March 15-19, 2021. This year’s edition will mobilize Chicago’s entrepreneurial community to connect students from various universities and high schools in an empowering and engaging environment, ideal for networking and learning. Students can participate in CSW to develop their entrepreneurial mindset and make significant connections to student peers, mentors, and tech industry professionals that will move them forward in their entrepreneurial journey.