Chicago, Ill.

Chicago, located on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the United States. Famous for its daring architecture, its skyline is dotted with skyscrapers like the iconic John Hancock Center, the 1,451-foot (442-m) Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), and the neo-Gothic Chicago Tribune Tower. The city is also known for its museums, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, which exhibits notable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.