Whether it's the amazing restaurants, world-class museums or beautiful parks, there are plenty of reasons to love living in Chicago. In the spirit of the holidays, we asked Time Out readers on Facebook and X what they're most thankful for as Chicagoans, and received a variety of responses. From the lakefront to the weather, here's what makes the city special.
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- “The variety and quality of things offered … and acceptance of others."
- “The outstanding museums here breathe life and culture into all of us.”
- “Experiencing all four seasons.”
- “I love the diversity! People. Culture. Food. Music. Art.”
- “Our lakefront and park system.”
- “The vibrant big city energy.”
- “The people and the architecture.”
- “The terrific, diverse foods. You can’t go wrong with what you order.”
- “Being able to walk to so many places and great public transit.”
- “Driving along Lake Shore Drive on summer days.”
- “An amazing and relatively accessible cultural scene.”
- “That I live in the most beautiful city in the world.”
- “The Cubs and Wrigley Field.”
- “Italian beef, the grid system, Lake Michigan and Ann Sather.”
- “Being from Chicago. Born and raised.”