A lot of people say that about where they live...and many times it's just not true. Like this time.

I've been a tourist in both Chicago and DC and I had a blast in both cities and would go back to either city in a heartbeat.

Are you joking? I've been to DC probably 8 times now, and I haven't even come close to seeing everything...

Its the glass walls and ceilings of citizens..

Sometimes its made of mirrors.. and they don't see the city for visitor appeal..

Or in Florida working on that boiled lobster look.

I was gobsmacked by the "only American tourists" assertion as well. We get loads of tourists from all over the world. In the springtime, though, they do get a bit lost amidst the busloads upon busloads of high schoolers.

I've had fun in both cities.
Personally, I favor Chicago hands-down.
It's MY kind of town (apologies to Sinatra).

Do you prefer Vanilla or Chocolate?
That's the question here.

Because some of us favor one town over another is our opinion.

DC has its share of great and unusual dining (Like "The Grill from Eponema" near Georgetown) or "Portofinos". Good hotels. Lots of US landmarks like the monuments (Lincoln, Jefferson - my fave, Washington, etc. etc.). And you have the Smithsonian. It's pretty cool.

Chicago is the little apple in America. You have tons of great dining, good museums, and I love Michigan Avenue. It reminds me of a small scale Champs Elysee in Paris. Transportation is good. From Midway or O'Hare you can get just about anywhere in that city via trains. The CTA card (you can get one online or in just about ANY store in Chicago) also works on Bus lines. Cabs are plentiful and seem to be courteous to me.

Flip a coin, sir. I'm sure you'll enjoy either venue. Me? I'd opt for Chicago any day, but that's me.

If it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing, go to DC. If you intend to come back again then it doesn't matter, you can do the other city next time.

I'm a long way from either and unbiased, but I'd pick DC.