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The Chicago Lakefront Trail
The Driehaus Museum
Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago's Navy Pier
The American Writer's Museum
Dreambox Gallery and Studio
Chicago for Chicagoans
Monk's Pub Chicago
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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