This beautiful Illinois beach is a favorite destination among locals, and it's still under-the-radar enough that you won't run into overwhelming crowds.
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Discover this underrated suburb just outside Chicago, where you'll find fantastic shopping and perfect parks for family fun.
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This humble but charming Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV spent his childhood has great parks and family-owned restaurants and offers easy access to the city.
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Chicago has an excellent public transit system, but there are a few stations outside of the common tourist areas that you should probably avoid.
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This lush garden with a waterfall and rock garden in Chicago's Lincoln Park is the perfect spot for picnics, group and family photos, and quiet relaxation.
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Step off Chicago’s bustling streets into a peaceful garden. Walk through Millennium Park’s secret oasis to feel a moment of bliss in the middle of the city.
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To get the most out of your trip to Chicago, Redditors suggest skipping this popular attraction, which they say is nothing more than an overpriced photo op.
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This northerly neighborhood in Chicago highlights the city's penchant for sprawling parks, art galleries, and delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
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The development of Chicago into the large economic center that it is today has a lot to do with one small suburb full of galleries and its scenic canal.
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