For the record, I am usually not partial to flat cities. In fact, having spent most of my life in New York and Boston, I have had enough of cities, and am quite content with my home in the Colorado Rockies. However, I do confess that I think Chicago is pretty cool. Here’s why: • Where else would you find a beach in the middle of downtown? • Chicago has a variety of diverse neighborhoods. You can explore The Loop by riding on the city’s elevated trains. This is where you will find many of  more...