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Besides the usual suspects, Chicago is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and a slew of minor league affiliates. Chicago also boasts a well rounded transportation infrastructure which has helped the city to become a destination in its own right. It has been dubbed the sports capital of the Midwest and has scored numerous awards and accolades for its achievements.

While the city’s most famous sports franchise hasn’t made much of a splash in recent memory, the city is a magnet for amateur and professional sporting fans. For a city with over three million people, sports are a way of life and a great way to unwind. The city is also home to some of the best parks in the country, many of which are perfect for family outings. The city also possesses the distinction of being home to a few well rounded sporting legends. As such, sports fans are rewarded with some of the best hospitality in the business. Some of these sporting heroes also happen to be among the best sports fans in the country.