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The Loop is the downtown district of Chicago. About 18,000 people live there. Most of the buildings are high rise, including the famous Sears Tower. You can also see City Hall, the Daley Center, and the Chicago Stock Exchange buildings there too. It has been a place to attract archectural experimentation over the last 100 years. The Chicago River on the west and Lake Michigan on the east are its boundaries. Most people go the Magnificant Mile that lies north of this area for their shopping. But State Street has its appeal. Once a muddy street until the late 1800's, it's filled with classy upscale stores, shops, and restaurants. You can find the historic Marshal Fields store, now Macy's, among other great places. This area is a business district, but has great works of art littered throughout the landscape, including sculptures by Picasso and Marc Chagall. Grant Park is also nearby, where one can enjoy many festivals and city events.
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The Loop is becoming more popular as a residential district. Many businesses have moved west, leaving room for residents to take their place. It's the ideal place to live if you work downtown. You don't need a car with great public transportation options including the L train. Most of the apartments are in skyscrapers with magnificant views of the city. But, this area will cost you. You'll spend between $1000-$2500 on rent for a one bedroom. But money buys convenience and access to the best restaurants, museums, bookstores, and shopping that the Windy City has to offer. And you are close to numerous theatres such as the Civic Opera House, the Ford Center for Performing Arts, and the Goodman theatre among others. Overall it's a great area, but the tourists and expense would be too much for me. You can find other neighborhoods with more local character and less pricey.
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