Life does not have to be about sitting down in some plush hotel. You can use the City Running Tours to get your legs going. This is one of the ways that you get the real Chicago. I try to use the walks to get away from some of the hackneyed tourist routes. It also reduces the boredom factor when I am trying to enjoy my trip. You can request for a tour guide or even two. Invariably they have vast knowledge of they are and will make you feel at home. Moreover they will let you explore the area according to your expectations. It really is the best of both worlds and you can improve your knowledge of the area. I love the fact that you can take pictures as well as meeting people that live in Chicago. If you feel like leaving your hotel, then this is a great option. The City Running Tours are organized according to your plans. There is no pressure to meet certain time deadlines or to see certain “tourist attractions”.

Try the City Park Run for size. The skyline is to die for and you can always stop to do some shopping. If you are not happy with the guided tour, there is nothing stopping you fro going back on your own to explore the place further. I think Lisa and Merlin are the regular tour guides because they seem to be there all the time. I have to say that they are truly wonderful and bring some expertise to the journey. If you feel physically fit then you might even try to run around the locality. It is all part of the entertainment and you can really improve your understanding of Chicago. At the same time you will get to shed some of those excess pounds.

I find that being in a strange city; you need someone to hold your hand. The City Running Tours did that job perfectly and I am giving them 4 stars out of 5.