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Chicago, Illinois

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66.81

CityScore based on streets reviewed in Chicago

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CityVIBE 4/5
CityWIRED 4/5
CityHEALTH 3.5/5
CityVALUE 3.5/5
CityESSENTIALS 4/5

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E Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois

5/5

92.50

Millennium Park on East Randolph Street

- babymebabyu83

East Randolph has a wonderful view of the Park called the Millennium Park which is located at 55 N Michigan Avenue; however, East Randolph is one of the borders of the park. The Millennium Park is kn...Full review

Columbus Drive, Chicago, Illinois

5/5

90.65

A must if you visit this city

- MLiebers

Columbus Drive is known as tourist central for good reason. At the base of downtown, it offers beautiful views of the city. Driving can be annoyingly sluggish so it is best to wander around on foot...Full review

E Navy Pier Street, Chicago, Illinois

5/5

88.20

Makes for a nice afternoon stroll, but not very exciting

- JennX

I'd heard that Navy Pier was a lot of fun, so I was a little surprised to discover that it's really nothing more than a nice afternoon stroll. There are shops, an IMAX theater, and a fair number of t...Full review

W Jr Terrace, Chicago, Illinois

5/5

88.20

HUGE homes, close to the lake

- wiggleworm7

Oh, what a slice of heaven this street is. It is walking distance to the hospital, and is situated right on a huge golf course, which overlooks the sparkling waves of Lake Michigan. I wouldn't be su...Full review

N Stockton Drive, Chicago, Illinois

5/5

88.20

Natural Chicago at its Best!

- smyles1

North Stockton Drive runs directly through Lincoln Park and offers a wide array of tourist attractions. At the south end, one can find the Chicago History Museum, followed by the (free) Lincoln Park...Full review

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Chicago is a city in the state of Illinois and the largest in the Midwest. With its population of over 2.8 million people located almost entirely in Cook County (a small portion of O'Hare International Airport overlaps into DuPage County), Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. The population of Chicago's metropolitan area, which covers several counties, contains over 9.7 million people in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, making it the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

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Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837. Its location at the site of a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed, aided the city's rapid growth. Today, Chicago is a major transportation hub, as well as the business, financial, and cultural capital of the Midwest.

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