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The Chicago Lakefront Trail
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Chicago's Navy Pier
The American Writer's Museum
Dreambox Gallery and Studio
Chicago for Chicagoans
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The Randolph Street Market
Bobby's Bike Hike
Merz Apothecary
Adler Planetarium
BLVD
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
Cruz Blanca
HaiSous
Spacca Napoli
Protein Bar and Kitchen
Mordecai
The Magnificent Mile
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Chicago is the American Midwest's most populous and bustling metropolis, known around the world for attractions such as its lively family-friendly Navy Pier complex, upscale Magnificent Mile shopping district, and record-breaking John Hancock Tower skyscraper. While millions of visitors travel to the city each year to catch a glimpse of its most popular attractions, the city also has a plethora of activities and destinations to offer tourists looking for off-the-beaten-path day trip outings.
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