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How I learned about Virtual Tourist

In the Spring of 2007, I had the opportunity to visit an amazing town in the Netherlands called Maastricht. Before I left home, I went online to find out as much information as I could about the city, and was very pleased by what I learned on Virtual Tourist. With a map in hand and a printout of suggestions, I was able to explore the city well beyond the usual tourist attractions of the Vrijtof and Onze Lieve Vrouweplein.

Living in Chicago, I daily see tourists who never stray beyond the usual tourist attractions (Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, etc.). Those sights are all worth seeing, but there's so much more! Having only lived here for 9 years, I think I have an appreciation that some lifelong Chicagoans lack. What they take for granted charms and enchants me. So I'd like to share with all of you some of my favorite spots beyond the Mag Mile.

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