Chicago, known by most by its nickname of "The Windy City," is a thriving hub of entertainment and local history. The city's vibrant mix of history and modernity is visible in all districts, and its contemporary side is displayed in mammoth public artworks such as Anish Kapoor's Chicago 'Bean.' With regular flights from europe and accommodation ranging from hostels to hotels and apartments, there's something for everyone in Chicago.
Chicago is a centre of culture, which is displayed in its numerous heritage attractions, including the Museum Campus, a lakefront park surrounding three of the city's main museums, each of which is of national importance: the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium. The Museum Campus joins the southern section of Grant Park, which includes the renowned Art Institute of Chicago. Buckingham Fountain anchors the downtown park along the lakefront. The University of Chicago Oriental Institute has an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern archaeological artefacts. Other museums and galleries in Chicago include the Chicago History Museum, the DuSable Museum of African American History, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Polish Museum of America, the Museum of Broadcast Communications and the Museum of Science and Industry.