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.
- We have one of the best skylines in the world
Wikimedia Commons/Diego Delso It’s difficult to find beauty in other cities when you know Chicago is full of amazing views.
- On that note, we never really have to leave the city
Wikimedia Commons/Tomošius 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.
- Seeing fireworks regularly is normal
Flickr / Aurimas While most people only see them during the Fourth of July, Chicagoans see them almost every week, thanks in part to Navy Pier
- You’re used to relying on public transit
Wikimedia Commons/Daniel Schwen 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.
- For a city, Chicago doesn’t smell that bad
Flickr/Roger W 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.
- The city is riddled with breweries
Wikimedia Commons/Bernt Rostad 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.
- You’re surrounded by the best food
Wikimedia Commons/Krista 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.
- Working out doesn’t require a gym
Wikimedia Commons/Kyle Cassidy 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?
- The beach is never far
Wikimedia Commons/TonyTheTiger 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.
- Distant travel is easy
Wikimedia Commons/Sahmeditor 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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Wikimedia Commons/Diego Delso
It’s difficult to find beauty in other cities when you know Chicago is full of amazing views.
Wikimedia Commons/Tomošius
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.
Flickr / Aurimas
While most people only see them during the Fourth of July, Chicagoans see them almost every week, thanks in part to Navy Pier
Wikimedia Commons/Daniel Schwen
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.
Flickr/Roger W
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.
Wikimedia Commons/Bernt Rostad
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.
Wikimedia Commons/Krista
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.
Wikimedia Commons/Kyle Cassidy
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?
Wikimedia Commons/TonyTheTiger
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.
Wikimedia Commons/Sahmeditor
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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