Get chomping in Chicago

Holidaymakers heading to Chicago this summer should not miss the annual Taste of Chicago food festival.

This popular event sees more than 70 Chicago-based restaurants serve a host of delectable dishes in colourful tents set up in Grant Park.

Some six million people visit Chicago annually for the gigantic feast, which is set to take place between June 27th and July 6th this year.

Just a few of the restaurants taking part in this year's event include Chicago Joe's, Guey Lon, La Justicia, Ricobene's and The Breakfast Club.

Attendees can also expect to see performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Plain White T's, Joss Stone, Gomez and the Blue Man Group.

Visitors to Chicago could also take a look at other city attractions such as its farmer's markets, the John Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Sears Tower Skydeck.

Check out the Taste of Chicago website for more information.

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