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  1. Garfield Park Conservatory
  
  Landscape Art Under Glass
  
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  Nile Expert Tip: If you are traveling in the winter Garfield Park is a great place to warm up and enjoy some artful vegetation...
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  2. Grant Park
  
  Chicago's front yard
  
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  3. Lincoln Park
  
  Lakefront park
  
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  Lincoln Park
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  4. Jackson Park
  
  Wooded city park
  
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  5. Daley Bicentennial Plaza
  
  A nice place for a chess match or skating
  
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  6. Crystal Gardens At Navy Pier
  
  A Garden Shining Bright
  
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  7. Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
  
  Pulaski Park's Star Attraction
  
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  8. Abbott Park
  
  Near Chicago State University
  
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  9. Calumet Park
  
  198-acre park
  
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  10. Bob-O-Link Meadow
  
  Secluded wildlife sanctuary on the south side of the city
  
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Chicago holds some great must-see attractions, but its' fantastic urban landscapes are not to be missed. Lake Michigan is nicely framed by sprawling parks, perfect for walking, running, or laying out with a good book. Soccer and baseball teams are often seen practicing in the open grass areas during the summer months. Millennium Park, situated in the heart of downtown, is the true outdoor gem of Chicago, complete with an outdoor performance space, the infamous "Cloud Gate," gardens, and open space to wander. So, grab a book and blanket and find a quiet grassy knoll to relax in Chicago's great parks.

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