Positioned on the shores of magnificent Lake Michigan, Chicago is like the New York City of the Midwest. Those who find themselves in Chicago for a travel nurse assignment will be dazzled with all the city has to offer when it comes to art, entertainment, sports, dining and so much more. Some of the country’s most iconic skyscrapers line the lakefront, including the John Hancock Center, the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. Surrounding the ground floors of these architectural masterpieces is a bustling downtown scene just bubbling with international flair and big-city adventure, as well as a ton of polite Midwesterners. Here’s our guide to help you get acquainted with The Windy City.