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Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Regardless of whether you are a Bears or Cubs fan, Chicago has earned its fair share of awards for being the sports capital of the Midwest. Not to mention, the city boasts some of the finest transportation infrastructure in the country. With a population of over three million, you can’t complain about being in one of the greatest cities in the world. It’s also home to the world’s largest public art collection, one of the largest parks in the world and some of the best public transit in the country. If you’re looking for a day in the sun, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to spend it.

While the city’s best known professional sports teams are the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears, there are a number of minor league teams and affiliates that call the Windy City home. A visit to one of the city’s parks is the perfect family outing. Whether you’re looking for a high energy activity or a low key date, the city’s topnotch venues and parks are sure to delight.

There are actually a number of reasons why sports and sports related activities are a good thing for Chicago, the most obvious being that it enables people to have some fun while at the same time contributing to a vibrant economy. In 2010, sports contributed an impressive $340 million to the city’s economy. On top of that, the city is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. In addition, Chicago is home to minor league teams in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey.