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Paint the Town II (redux) Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

ILReviewer: Since I haven't heard from the owner I'm reluctantly archiving this cache. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache in the next couple of months, please e-mail me at IllinoisGeocacher@yahoo.com and I'll unarchive it as soon as I can.

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Hidden : 8/9/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Large enough for traveling bugs & swag!

Paint the Town II


Paint the Town II cache is placed in an oasis at the end of the Magnificent Mile!
This is a beautiful triangle shaped park nestled between the tall buildings and Lake Michigan. On Sunday mornings neighbors walk their dogs and visit in the calm of the city. During the week this place is hustling and bustling with people walking from here to there and sitting down outside to have lunch!

Directly to the west is a Chicago Landmark ~ The Drake Hotel. Enjoy the buzz of the city and the calm of sitting in the shade and taking a break.

This area was planted and designed in memory of a Chicagoan who cared greatly about the city. Stop and read the plaque under the gazebo. Is your GPS having a hard time locking in the coordinates? Or maybe the listed coordinates just aren't matching up with your GPS.
Here is a little help: Stand right in front of the plaque under the Gazebo. Use your compass or "Sight & Go" feature on your GPS (this worked great for me). Turn until you are at 125°. Walk 41'. That should put you at the cache!

*Please note! This is the big city of Chicago and if a muggle happens to see where the container is hidden he/she may take it. Please make sure no one is watching when grabbing or replacing the container. Thanks! ***Tools may be needed for this cache ~

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gbbyf cel naq cbhaq

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)