10 Ways Living In Chicago Ruins You For Life
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Elizabeth Crozier
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When you grow up in one of the best cities in the United States, you get a little spoiled, and it ruins some things for you. What might excite residents of elsewhere, you’d hardly give a second glance because you’re just used to it.
From beauty to convenience, Chicago has it all – and much more. If you’re a Windy City native, consider yourself lucky, and then keep scrolling to see how you’ve been ruined for life.
It's difficult to find beauty in other cities when you know Chicago is full of amazing views.
Everything we could possibly want is just a bus ride away. From stores to parks, protests to concerts, plays and festivals, everything we need is right here.
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While most people only see them during the Fourth of July, Chicagoans see them almost every week, thanks in part to Navy Pier
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From CTA to Metra, there are a ton of ways to get into and around the city without needing a car. Most cities are not so lucky.
Though home to 2.7 million people, Chicago doesn't smell putrid nor is it dirty. We're very good at keeping our streets clean.
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And it has probably caused you to become a beer snob. You know the difference between hops and barley, and don't enjoy a beer from a brewery you haven't visited yourself.
From world famous pizza to Italian beef, there is a lot of culturally diverse cuisine to be had in the city. It's all so delicious that it will appear in your dreams.
Chicago is full of trails, well-kept sidewalks, and many other foot traffic-friendly aspects not enjoyed in every town. Who needs Planet Fitness when you have the Lake Front Trail?
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Since Chicago mostly collects along Lake Michigan, there are scores of beaches up and down its coast that are ideal for a day of summer fun.
Between O'Hare and Midway, you're never far from an airport. Being in the middle of the country makes it easier to go anywhere in America efficiently.
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