Navy Pier, which projects into Lake Michigan, is another popular recreation spot. In addition to boating tours and walking trails, the pier offers an abundance of shops, restaurants, a ferris wheel, concert stage and performance hall, and an IMAX theater. All of these parks, trails and waterways set the tone for a city that takes recreation very seriously. Chicagoans take their sports seriously and support their professional teams, which include the five-time World Champion Bulls, the Blackhawks ice hockey team, the Cubs and White Sox baseball teams and the Bears football team. Chicagoans play hard both on the recreational and cultural fronts.
Theater productions are plentiful.
Lovers of the stage may select anything from Broadway shows to smaller neighborhood plays, which may include improvisational productions, dinner theaters and other experimental shows. Chicago also has made a name for itself in the world of music. Well-known as a major center for blues and jazz, Chicago has many small pubs that host live music concerts throughout the year. The Chicago Symphony plays at Orchestra Hall and at Grant Park during the summer during a series of free outdoor concerts. Chicago has long been the melting pot of the Midwest, and if you visit the city for any length of time, you'll find that Chicago's culinary offerings reflect that diversity.