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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Between Chicago Transit Authority delays, unpredictable weather and the everyday chaos of city living, sometimes Chicagoans just need a good cry.A new survey from DoorDash reveals where Chicago residents would go to "crash out," a popular term for reaching an emotional breaking point after dealing with stress, frustration or life's everyday inconveniences.According to the survey, roughly 80% of Gen Z adults in Chicago reported experiencing a "crash out" in the past month.Chicago's top 10 places to 'crash out'From lakefront beaches to busy transit stations, Chicagoans identified a variety of places where they would go when they need a moment to let it all out.Here are the city's top 10 spots, according to the survey:North Avenue BeachA bench by North Pond in Lincoln ParkLurie Garden at Millennium ParkMontrose HarborOz ParkIKEA in SchaumburgUnder the 'L' tracks near Belmont stationUnion StationInside H-Mart in the West LoopButch McGuire'sWhile outdoor destinations dominate the list, some
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