Go places

dialogue1:

Reporter: If you want to go places, you have to choose the best way to travel.

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dialogue2:

Boy: Why do you ride a bike?
Mom: To go places.
Boy: Well, you can go places on foot; you can walk.
Mom: Yes, if I want to go fast I ride my bicycle.

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At a bus station

dialogue3:

T.S: Hi, can I help you?
Boy: Yes, I want to go places. I want to travel.
T.S: Where do you want to travel?
Boy: Downtown.
T.S: Downtown. That's not very far.

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What does "go places" mean in these dialogues?

Does it mean "go somewhere"?

Thank you