{"id":41540,"date":"2015-05-29T13:16:25","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T20:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=41540"},"modified":"2015-05-29T13:16:25","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T20:16:25","slug":"chicago-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/chicago-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Ways To Explore Chicago Culture After You Move There"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Feast On The Local Cuisine<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User maveric2003<\/div>\n

The best way to start immersing yourself in the culture of Chicago<\/a> is by diving head first into the food scene. A city famous for deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Chicago dogs, there are awesome restaurants tucked away in nearly every corner of every block.
\nIf you\u2019re looking to try a couple places that most tourists seem to ignore, try Pequod\u2019s for deep dish pizza and don\u2019t skip Carm\u2019s Italian beef.<\/p>\n

2. Take A Day Off To Look At Some Art<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Phil Roeder (cropped)<\/div>\n

Featuring gallery after gallery of everything from paintings to miniature mansions to marbles, the Art Institute of Chicago truly has it all. You can also catch iconic pieces from people like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Picasso.<\/p>\n

3. Give Your Funny Bone A Work Out<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Andrew Currie<\/div>\n

You might not know it, but the Windy City has a very rich history in theatre, especially comedy. For a taste of the best, check out a nighttime show at Second City\u2019s main downtown stage.
\nHome to years of side-splitting improv shows known for getting comedians like Tina Fey and Chris Farley their start, you\u2019ll walk away from this one knowing you got your money\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n

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4. Get In Touch With Something More Natural<\/h2>\n

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\u2026the natural side of history, that is. One of the largest natural history museums in the entire world, you can get lost in the Field Museum of natural history for days and still feel like you\u2019re learning new things.
\nVisit for popular exhibits featuring the fully functional DNA Discovery Center and an enormous T-Rex named Sue.<\/p>\n

5. Celebrate The African American Community<\/h2>\n

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Source: DuSable Museum of African America History via Facebook<\/div>\n

A museum that\u2019s dedicated to the study and conservation of African American history, the DuSable Museum was one of the first of its type built in America and it remains one of the best in the world to this day.
\nExhibits here feature works and artifacts from influential African Americans like Langston Hughes, Ida B. Wells, and W. E. B. DuBois.<\/p>\n

6. Explore The Local Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n

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Chicago culture isn\u2019t just stuck inside museums. One of the best ways to get a real taste for the communities that make this city tick is to simply hit the streets.
\nPlaces like Little Italy and Greektown are easy to find, most of which hold regular events celebrating their heritage. And you also shouldn\u2019t miss the Southside St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade and the Maxwell Street Market.<\/p>\n

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7. Get Your Art Served Up Contemporary-Style<\/h2>\n

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago has one of the largest collections of post-World War II pieces in the world. You\u2019ll also see some of the classics from famous artists like Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns.<\/p>\n

8. Amaze Yourself With A Little Science<\/h2>\n

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One great hands-on place that will be educational for the whole family is the Museum Of Science And Industry.
\nExhibits include a drivable replica of the Mars rover, a truly immersive weather center, and a real Nazi submarine that was captured and then had part of the museum built around it.<\/p>\n

9. Chicago History Museum Is Everything It\u2019s Cracked Up To Be<\/h2>\n

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This museum houses exhibits that explore both Chicago and American history, including a 16,000 square foot display that takes a deeper look into the city\u2019s development and how Chicago has impacted America. This place will definitely give you a little bit more appreciation for the awesome city you already love.<\/p>\n

10. Find Chicago Culture In A Nutshell<\/h2>\n

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Source: Chicago Cultural Center via Facebook<\/div>\n

If you\u2019ve only got the time to visit one place for your dose of Chicago culture, head to the Chicago Cultural Center. With over 1,000 annual programs and exhibits looking into visual, literary, and performing arts coming out of the Windy City, this place is worth checking out simply to get an inside look at this beautiful building. It\u2019s also home to the Chicago Children\u2019s Choir!
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