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Chicago Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan of Chicago is one of the Great Lakes which takes its place on territory of the United States. It is very large and more like a sea than lake. The length of Lake Michigan is about 500 km long and the width is about 190 km. A surface height above sea level is 177 m, and depth is 281 m. This graceful and blue water lake is covered with snow for 4 months in a year. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin have an access to the lake.

The name of Michigan comes from the word “mishigami”, from the language of the Indians it is translated as "big water". A Frenchman Jean Nicolet was the first European who opened it in 1634. Lake Michigan is the third largest lake of the well-known Great Lakes, there is continuous navigation. It is connected with Lake Huron through the Straits of Mackinac.

There is a wonderful beach and picturesque panorama. Chicago inhabitants and guests of the city like to spend their pastime here. Besides, you will be pleased with the big number of green parks with high trees and odorous flowers near the lake. The most unique thing which stands out the hotels of Chicago it is a nice house of glass and steel.

Every year, there are lots of tourists on this fabulous lake. Many sunken ships from the old days still lie at the ground. They are perfectly preserved in the fresh water, and there are some trips on special boats with the glass bottom for those who would like to see the ships. In 1991, there was found a long wooden paddle steamer that sunk more than a hundred years ago.

The close architecture and comfortable Chicago hotels supplement the surrounded nature and different buildings. Also there are several islands such as Beaver, North Manitou and South Manitou on Lake Michigan that will offer an amazing rest.

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