Chicago Convention And Tourism Bureau
In 2008, Chicago, Illinois saw 46.6 million tourists, including 11.7 million U.S. business travelers, and 1.3 million from outside the U.S. Tourist spending added move than US$11.8 billion to the local economy. Chicago's Magnificent Mile, beaches, parks, and general architecture are popular attractions.
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