subject: Chicago – The place to be! [print this page] In 1871, flames erupted in the downtown area of Chicago. The entire area was rebuilt and that was when it started being referred to as the second city. It is located on Lake Michigan and is close to the Mississippi river as well. Therefore, it is the transportation center for rail, air and boat traffic. Chicago, as a city has continued to grow industrially and culturally over the years. It has some of the largest and tallest skyscrapers as well.
Chicago consists of several assorted neighborhoods for tourism purposes. In order to enjoy culture and architecture, downtown is the place to be. For people who like to shop, there is the Gold Coast and Magnificent Mile. Wicker park and buck town are specifically for people who like art, and need inspiration. It is also home to many diverse boutiques that may interest a certain segment of the population.
Finding an apartment in Chicago is pretty easy if one has their priorities in terms of what they want their apartment to contain, set right. Chicago apartments are often furnished and offer latest cooking appliances. There is usually wall to wall carpeting throughout the house which is a hassle that the tenants could avoid thanks to the furnished apartments. Some have added advantages like outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts etc. Often, the ones near shopping malls and railway stations are preferred over others by tenants such as students and families. Security also is one aspect that tenants look at, if they do not have a tight budget. Tenants of Chicago apartments have to pay their own bills (phone and electricity). In some buildings, parking spaces, laundry facilities, garages, extra storage spaces and common garbage collection services may also be provided. In others, internal air conditioning and heating may also be given.
Night life for Chicago apartment tenants is also said to be very exciting as there are lots and lots of places to go to. Whirly Ball Chicago, Howl at the Moon, 10pin Bowling Lounge, Coyote Ugly, Admiral Theater and the Back Room are all the must' visits of Chicago for the eternal experience of night life.
Furthermore, there are several different kinds of Chicago apartments to choose from. By different kinds, the different neighborhoods and the types of apartments are being referred to. The city is divided into four sections: Downtown, North, South and West Sides, and has a variety of neighborhoods. On the other hand, the types of apartments include Studio apartments, one bed room apartments, two bedroom apartments, three bedroom apartments and garden apartments. Every neighborhood has good places to go to, in order to dine out. Your Chicago apartment wont be far from one either. Apart from food, other recreational facilities are available in Chicago as well, for example big theatres, pubs, sports bars etc.
Apartments in Chicago have quite a lot of rent at times, so be sure to get somebody to help you out when you're looking for one. You could hire an agent, or take help from an agency whose job is to get people what they need. This way, not only will you be able to get the kind of apartment that fulfills your desires, you will also be able to get it in your set price range.
