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Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Chicago

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    • 9.4
      Trail
      2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago
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      • Kimberly W.

        Kimberly W. • July 29, 2015One of my favorite spots in Chicago. I take a lot of walks through this boardwalk. It's a good place to collect my thoughts, meditate, check out amazing views of Chicago, and soak up the sun.

    • 9.3
      Beach
      1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago
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      • Jasmine L.

        Jasmine L. • August 18, 2013LOTS of families here! GREAT place for a family outing!

    • 9.3
      Garden
      2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago
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      • Matthew G.

        Matthew G. • March 29, 2016A great place to lie down and chill. Perfect for a summer day! Many great places walk to nearby especially in the summer

    • 9.2
      Park
      N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago
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      • Terrass M.

        Terrass M. • July 8, 2015I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by

    • 9.1
      Beach
      4400 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Lawrence Ave & Montrose Ave), Chicago
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      • Leslie A.

        Leslie A. • August 13, 2011Great beach for little kids. The water is really calm compared to the downtown beaches.

    • 9.1
      Park
      5001 N Leavitt St (at W Argyle St), Chicago
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      • Chad C.

        Chad C. • August 11, 2014Great playground. A lot of green space for dogs to run. Nice oasis in the city.

    • 9.1
      Waterfront
      N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
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      • Tiffany S.

        Tiffany S. • October 12, 2013Awesome view, not too congested with bikers and runners.

    • 9.1
      BeachView Prices
      1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago
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      • Lina G.

        Lina G. • October 15, 2012It's not just for summer. Take a long walk there during the winter months. Amazing sites! Dress super warm!

    • 9.1
      Beach
      5200 N. Lake Shore Drive (at W Foster Ave), Chicago
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      • Raed M.

        Raed M. • June 19, 2012Great family beach, a lot of parking, and great open spaces for picnics.

    • 9.0
      Beach
      5800 N Lake Shore Dr (at Hollywood Ave), Chicago
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      • Time Out Chicago

        Time Out Chicago • May 28, 2012While the amenities aren’t posh, beachgoers appreciate the convenience of restrooms with showers and beach chow like hot dogs, burgers, chips and lemonade. -MN

    • 8.9
      Park
      2741 W Montrose Ave (at N California Ave), Chicago
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      • Shanlie Ann 🍃 @.

        Shanlie Ann 🍃 @. • July 21, 2023The park is REAL park…old school, sprawling! I’m amazed by the beautifully landscaped river paths to there dog park to the tee-pee made of nature groomed branches. So much more!! 💚

    • 8.9
      Scenic Lookout
      210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr), Chicago
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      • Jimmy S.

        Jimmy S. • July 8, 2012Great zen spot right in heart of Lincoln Park. Steps from LP Zoo and 2 minutes from the lake. Take a few minutes and chill here on a rainy day. Love it.

    • 8.8
      Park
      1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. (Wrightwood And Lincoln), Chicago
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    • 8.8
      Park
      16234 marine drive (montrose), Chicago
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      • Mr. Ibeabuchi

        Mr. Ibeabuchi • April 1, 2024Great place to go for a nice jog or biking especially during the spring and summer.

    • 8.8
      Park
      2021 N Burling St (btwn Webster Ave & Dickens Ave), Chicago
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      • Pau

        Pau • May 1, 2016Really nice place to play baseball, basket... or just relax.

    • 8.8
      Plaza
      3635 North Clark Street (at Waveland Ave), Chicago
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      • Shycu

        Shycu • July 22, 2017Love this place. Perfect for pre and post game drinks. Must have a ticket to the game to enter on game days. Huge big screen TV. Adjacent to Cubs store, Brickhouse Tavern & Lucky Dorr brew pub.

    • 8.8
      Lake
      Lincoln Park, Chicago
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      • Serious Eats

        Serious Eats • December 13, 2013It's a fine dining restaurant, and most of the focus is on wine, but if you sit at the tiny bar in the front, they've got a wonderful collection of spirits and a short but perfect cocktail menu.

    • 8.8
      Beach
      Chicago
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      • Emmy F.

        Emmy F. • February 8, 2016A breathtaking scenic view.

    • 8.8
      Scenic Lookout
      200 W Montrose Harbor Dr (At Lake Michigan)
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      • James S.

        James S. • May 15, 2013A perfect spot to take a photo of the Chicago skyline.

    • 8.8
      Pedestrian Street/Plaza
      4731 N Lincoln Ave (at W Giddings St), Chicago
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      • Babs

        Babs • August 2, 2024Nice night for a walk. And Jacob Sweet and the Western Harmony playing! One of the twins from Underwater People 👍🏻🤪

    • 8.6
      Dog Park
      4400 N. Lake Shore Dr. (btwn Lawrence & Wilson), Chicago
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      • Sean M.

        Sean M. • August 17, 2015Such a good place to bring the dogs. Always fun and for the most part all the other people and dogs are too!

    • 8.6
      Park
      1230 W Greenleaf Ave (at N Sheridan Rd), Chicago
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      • Andrew W.

        Andrew W. • August 14, 2014Fun yearly murals. Track for running. Tennis courts. Wonderful park.

    • 8.6
      Park
      6601 N Western Ave (at Pratt Blvd), Chicago
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      • Daniel M.

        Daniel M. • May 30, 2016Nice open fields and pathways to walk a dog/jog. Tennis courts, basketball courts, golf course, baseball fields, ice skating rink, huge parking lot, Divy bicycles, recreation center, etc

    • 8.6
      Trail
      Chicago
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    • 8.6
      Preserve
      4400 N Lake Shore Dr (at Lake Michigan), Chicago
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      • Shannon J.

        Shannon J. • June 27, 2019Between Montrose Beach and Lincoln Park is a beautiful natural dunes area that was under water until the 1990's. It's filled with endangered plants and birds and is quite peaceful.

    • 8.5
      Park
      2534 N Greenview Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago
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      • Justin R.

        Justin R. • August 13, 2014Great park for kids of all ages. Softball field, track and open field for the older ones and both large and small playgrounds for the little ones. Lots of benches for picnics too.

    • 8.5
      Farm
      2001 N Clark St (at Lincoln Park Zoo), Chicago
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      • Kelly .

        Kelly . • July 14, 2013The goats are so cute! They use the scratching posts to relieve itch!

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      8.5
      Park
      825 W Sheridan Rd (at N Broadway St), Chicago
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      • Michael L.

        Michael L. • September 5, 2010hidden gem for swimmers. open adult lap swims are awesome.

    • 8.4
      Bike Trail
      Chicago
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      • Frank L.

        Frank L. • July 18, 2013You should bike around this circle really fast until you puke.

    • 8.4
      Park
      5887 N Ridge Ave (btw Thorndale & Ardmore), Chicago
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      • Mr. Ibeabuchi

        Mr. Ibeabuchi • April 2, 2024Great place to play some soccer or shoot hoops at the basketball courts, you can also go for a jog around the area as well.

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