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Written by freshmaker

on Aug 25, 2002

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The Beach

Sure our beach season is really only two months long but nothing beats Lake Michigan in July or August in Chicago. Remember Lake Michigan is the size of the Adriatic Sea, this is no puddle. Fresh water (albeit a bit cold), loads of beaches, and great people watching make the lakefront a local treasure. Chicago's beaches won't make you forget Brazil, Morocco, or the South Pacific, but spend a day lakeside in August, with skyscrapers for a backdrop, and you will have no regrets..

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londonlover Sun Apr 14, 2002 01:09 UTC I agree--Chicago is the least pretentious big city I know!	Alphons Sat Oct 6, 2001 15:58 UTC good page and tips
cheekymarieh Fri Jun 29, 2001 19:17 UTC Some good info - hope you will add more photos	keeweechic Wed Jun 27, 2001 22:54 UTC Nightlife sounds pretty good. Like the dress code:-))

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