Asian Appreciation Weekend - Chicago IL Romantic Getaway

Preview: If you and your companion love the thrill of travel, you’re in the right place. One of the wonderful things about Chicago is its incredible ethnic diversity. While this is more and more true of other cities nationwide, Chicago’s ethnic angle is special. Here, there’s some sort of critical mass that allows immigrants from all over the world to thrive while retaining their identities, customs, and languages. I’ve seen it among Poles, Hispanics, Chinese, Italians—you name it, there’s a neighborhood grocery catering to it and parents praying that their children will continue to treasure it. The Asian portion of this ethnic territory is especially fascinating because it’s more than immigrants clinging to home. It’s generations of Chinese who have created a community so independent and successful, its firehouse and banks and street signs carry Chinese characters as well as English. It’s Vietnamese, Thais, Laotians, Koreans, and others pursuing the American dream by way of little restaurants where one family member—the one waiting tables—speaks English. Asian Chicago is a great place to visit and to share the excitement of exploring another culture together. Here’s how to go about it. This chapter is a true insiders’ guide revealing great nightlife, romantic hotels, intimate dining venues, secluded retreats, and much more.
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Duration: Three days and two nights
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Romantic Days and Nights in Chicago Guide Book