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Detailed street map of the Chicago Loop and surrounding downtown districts, showing major streets, railroads, parks, Lake Michigan shoreline, and numbered points of interest such as museums, buildings, and landmarks. Districts like the Gold Coast, Printer's Row, and Streeterville are labeled, with Grant Park and Millennium Park prominently featured along the lakefront.
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Lake Shore Drive

highway, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Also known as: LSD
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Detailed street map of the Chicago Loop and surrounding downtown districts, showing major streets, railroads, parks, Lake Michigan shoreline, and numbered points of interest such as museums, buildings, and landmarks. Districts like the Gold Coast, Printer's Row, and Streeterville are labeled, with Grant Park and Millennium Park prominently featured along the lakefront.
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Lake Shore Drive is a major highway in Chicago, Illinois. It runs along the shore of Lake Michigan and is known for its scenic views of the lake and the city skyline. The drive was rebuilt as a divided highway in the 1920s, making it one of the country's oldest expressways. It connects various parts of the city and is a significant route for both residents and tourists. The drive also features bridges, including the Michigan Avenue Bridge and the Outer Drive Bridge, which connect different sections of the roadway.12

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