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Some believe that Chicago has one of the coldest and most unpredictable climates in the country, but guess what? The nightlife scene in this energetic city is always the same -- hot, hot, hot! With more than 6,000 bars and nightclubs throughout the city, Chicagoans never have to worry about finding a place to warm up with a cocktail or dance into the wee hours of the morning.
Some of the hottest dance clubs in Chicago are located in the River North area of the city and others are located just a few minutes west near the Randolph Street warehouse district. Some of the poshest and most upscale lounges can be found overlooking Lake Michigan on the city’s most scenic drive -- Lake Shore Drive.
If you’re done with lounging and ready to dance, flag a cab and head to River North. Clubs in the Gold Coast and River North areas as well as the Randolph Street Warehouse District are never more than a five minute cab ride apart, so don’t worry -- you’ll have the opportunity to sample a handful of clubs in one night, no problem!
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