Last summer, Tom had the chance to visit Chicago for the first time.
He had always heard exciting things about the city—its tall skyscrapers, beautiful parks, and, of course, the deep-dish pizza. So, when his friend invited him to stay for a week, Tom couldn’t say no.
The moment Tom arrived, he was amazed by the skyline. The famous Willis Tower, which used to be the tallest building in the world, stood proudly in the middle of the city. Tom decided to start his trip by visiting the Skydeck at the top of the tower. From there, he could see the entire city, including Lake Michigan. The view was breathtaking, especially on a clear, sunny day.
The next day, Tom took a walk through Millennium Park, where he saw the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as “The Bean.” It was bigger than he imagined, and the way it reflected the city’s skyline was incredible. Tom spent a lot of time taking photos and watching other tourists try to get the perfect selfie with the shiny sculpture.
Of course, no trip to Chicago would be complete without trying the food. On his third day, Tom went to a popular pizzeria to taste the city’s famous deep-dish pizza. It was unlike anything he had eaten before. The pizza was thick, cheesy, and full of flavor. It took almost 45 minutes to bake, but Tom thought it was worth the wait. He even joked that he would need to walk around the city more just to burn off all the calories!
Tom also spent some time learning about Chicago’s rich history. He visited the Art Institute of Chicago, where he saw famous paintings like American Gothic. Later, he took an architecture boat tour along the Chicago River, which showed him the unique buildings and explained how the city was rebuilt after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It was fascinating to learn how the city grew from such a tragedy to become one of the largest and most important cities in the United States.
On his last day, Tom decided to relax by the lake. He walked along the Navy Pier, a famous spot for both tourists and locals. The pier had a giant Ferris wheel, small shops, and street performers. Tom enjoyed a cold lemonade while watching the boats sail across the water.
When it was time to leave, Tom felt a little sad. He had only spent a week in Chicago, but the city left a big impression on him. He knew he would return one day to explore more of its neighborhoods, try different restaurants, and maybe catch a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Chicago had quickly become one of his favorite cities.