Chicago is the Midwest's most populous city, home to a metropolitan region population of more than 10 million residents. The city is a top regional getaway for arts and culture, home to internationally-renowned museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago, which showcases an impressive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. Touring Broadway productions and noted original plays are presented by the Broadway in Chicago organization at a number of theaters throughout the city, including the Chicago Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and the CIBC Theatre. Notable skyscrapers and historic landmarks dot the city's Magnificent Mile, which is known for its upscale retailers. Along the Lake Michigan waterfront, the Navy Pier entertainment complex offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including an observation wheel and an historic carousel.

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