Chicago, Illinois

Chicago

Ol’ Blue Eyes claimed one could, “lose the blues in Chicago,” but with all due respect, Mr. Sinatra, Chicago tourists may not want to lose them at all. From powder to navy, and in all their musical implications, the blues are the key to a great time in the “Second City.”

Ride the rails of Chicago’s “El” (short for “elevated” train) on the blue line straight downtown to start the day off right at Lou Mitchell’s. Serving the best breakfast in town since 1923, Mitchell’s Belgian malted waffles and fluffy jumbo omelets get travelers fueled up to take on nearby Michigan Avenue, home to some of the city’s best shops and sights.

Along the avenue, noteworthy museums abound. Don’t miss a stop by the…