10 Most Beautiful Cities in the US

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8. Chicago, Illinois

Population: 2 693 976

Land area: 234.21 sq mi (606.60 km2)

Green area (m²)/ capita: 3971.01

Number of National History Landmarks: 392

City of Chicago includes a really incredible number of parks, as it maintains 570 parks throughout the whole city! Among others you can find 86 pools, 31 beaches, 90 playgrounds, 90 gardens and 17 historic lagoons in this marvelous city.

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