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This isn’t one of those places where locals snarl with distrusting sneers at the out-of-towners. Famous for their friendliness and charm, Chicagoans love their fair city, and welcome tourists with open arms.
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Of course, many people would consider Chicago’s best feature to be the people who call it home. Come for the sports, but enjoy all the great culture Chicago has to offer.” Tracy Baim, co vice chair of the Gay Games board and publisher of Windy City Times said, “The great transportation systems, the gorgeous Lakefront, the beautiful stadiums for opening and Closing ceremonies (Soldier and Wrigley Fields), and a very friendly, hard-working, midwestern attitude all make Chicago an excellent choice for host of the Gay Games.
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The lake with its sung-ignited aqua and turquoise hues is perhaps Chicago’s biggest attraction in the summertime. Most restaurants open outdoor seating to take advantage of the fabulous natural light and fresh air that blows off Lake Michigan. Chicagoans enjoy warm sunny days and gentle breezes in one of the nation’s greenest cities. While Chicago may get a bad wrap for its winter weather, its summers more than make up for it.
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There are several things that make Chicago an excellent host for the Games, and the perfect place to spend a week or weekend getaway.
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"Our registration rates to date are ahead of expectations and we may exceed our forecast of 12,000 participating athletes and artists in Chicago next July." "Year-end campaigns designed to increase the number of registrations in team sports were wildly successful and the pace hasn’t slowed much since January 1," said Brian McGuinness, Gay Games executive director. In addition, there will be a week-long arts festival, evening parties, entertainment, and more to make this an unforgettable celebration! The seventh quadrennial Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival will feature 12,000 participants from over 70 countries, competing in 30 sports. If you follow art and architecture trends, you know that Chicago’s award winning Millennium Park recently opened, receiving worldwide praise.Īnd if you’re gay, you know that this summer Chicago is hosting the Gay Games, July 15-22, 2006. If you are a sports fan, you know that the Chicago White Sox just won the World Series. If Chicago has been on your mind lately, there are a number of reasons why. Learn more about gay group vacations ,call 866 966-6822, or send Bryan an email, or visit him at his website:Ī Gay Guide to What’s Hot in the Windy City Watch for Bryan Herb on the Travel Channel's new show, "Vacation Challenge" He has toured the ancient catacombs of Rome, swam with horses where Australia's rainforest meets the reef, climbed Guatemala’s Mayan ruins, haggled with Hong Kong merchants, danced the Samba in Brazil (though not very well), and has even studied ecology in a Scottish commune. His roots in the outdoors, coupled with his inquisitive teacher's mind and his appreciation for health and fitness (as well as for fabulous hotels and resorts) have led him to adventures in every continent but Antarctica. He grew up in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, known today as Oregon's premier wine country, and his childhood was filled with outdoors adventure. Bryan Herb - Now better known as one of the men of Zoom Vacations, Bryan has been a high school English teacher, personal trainer, model, freelance writer, and a hotel marketing and events sales manager.