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Chicago is usually thought of as a meat-centric city , but I found a choice of restaurants offer excellent vegetarian fare.
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Families can choose from an array of museums and kid-friendly attractions on their weekend getaway in Chicago.
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Chicago moved fast, but it gave me space to feel. It was the hum of something alive—trains overhead, wind off the lake, neighborhoods that felt like worlds of their own. I remember thinking, “This city knows how to keep going—but it also knows how to let you in.” Even in its rush, there was warmth.
What stayed with me were the little anchors in the motion: a quiet art gallery on a rainy afternoon, jazz floating through an open doorway, the steady calm of Lake Michigan at sunrise. Between the architecture and the alleys, the bold flavors and the quiet cafés, Chicago gave me something real. I left inspired and full—like the city had given me more than just a trip.
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Whether you're drawn to world-class museums, lakeside walks, food worth remembering, or the layered beauty of old neighborhoods with new energy, these guides reflect the Chicago I came to know. It’s not just a city—it’s a mood, a rhythm, and a story still unfolding.
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