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Summer in Chicago calls for as much outdoor time as possible, and picnics under the shade of a tree or beneath the starry sky are THE way to dine come summertime.

Are you a style maven? A baseball junkie? A notorious eccentric? An unabashed bookworm?

From traditional to hip and chic to cozy, there's a personality match for just about everyone among Chicago's long list of exciting hotels and hostels.

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No one relishes the sunshine and blue skies more than Chicagoans. We take everything outside during the summer months, even our workouts!

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From its vibrant arts scene to its ever-strengthening commitment to diversity and inclusion, Chicago has long given its counterparts on the coasts a run for their money.

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Dining out in Chicago isn't only about deliciousness.

It's also about style, ambience and creativity. These six "beauty spots" prove our point, from industrial chic and bohemian glam to Hollywood opulence and contemporary sumptuousness.

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These six homegrown Chicago chefs create incredible cuisine we just can’t get enough of.

While the amazing food they create varies widely, their love for their hometown doesn’t. Sweet home Chicago, indeed.

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Dory, Dash, Woody, Buzz, Mike Wazowski, Zurg. They're just a few of the beloved heroes and villains dreamed up by Pixar Animation Studios.

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The Blues Brothers instantly became a special piece of cinema and Chicago history from the moment it hit the silver screen in 1980. Even today, it's not unusual to go to a Chicago sporting event and see two men wearing the jet black suits, fedoras, and wayfarer sunglasses combo that made John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd instant icons. Every Halloween, I see at least five sets of Jake and Elwood ringing doorbells and asking for candy.

Chicago boasts a musical legacy that few cities can challenge

This is the Midwest Mecca, where urban blues, gospel and house music were born.

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One thing teens and tweens will never call Chicago is boring.

Whether they're thrill-seekers, explorers, artists, shopaholics or knowledge hounds, these 10 must-dos will have them instagramming and tweeting all about their great family vacation.