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    City of Chicago. Aerial view  of Chicago downtown at twilight from high above. City of Chicago. Aerial view  of Chicago downtown at twilight from high above.
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    City of Chicago. Aerial view of Chicago downtown at twilight from high above.

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    CHICAGO,IL - MAY 20 : The Wrigley Field Baseball Stadium is Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It can sit 41019. It also hosted The National Hockey League Winter Classic on january 1st, 2009. CHICAGO,IL - MAY 20 : The Wrigley Field Baseball Stadium is Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It can sit 41019. It also hosted The National Hockey League Winter Classic on january 1st, 2009.
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    CHICAGO,IL - MAY 20 : The Wrigley Field Baseball Stadium is Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It can sit 41019. It also hosted The National Hockey League Winter Classic on january 1st, 2009.

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    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AUGUST 21: The popular Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on a beautiful summer day in downtown on August 21, 2011 in Chicago. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AUGUST 21: The popular Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on a beautiful summer day in downtown on August 21, 2011 in Chicago.
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    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AUGUST 21: The popular Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on a beautiful summer day in downtown on August 21, 2011 in Chicago.

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    CHICAGO - JUNE 14: The Chicago River on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago River serves as the main link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley waterways. CHICAGO - JUNE 14: The Chicago River on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago River serves as the main link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley waterways.
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    CHICAGO - JUNE 14: The Chicago River on June 14, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago River serves as the main link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley waterways.

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    CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Field Museum of Natural History on March 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Field Museum of Natural History on March 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois
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    CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 23: Field Museum of Natural History on March 23, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 8: The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago designed by architect Renzo Piano on September 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 8: The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago designed by architect Renzo Piano on September 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 8: The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago designed by architect Renzo Piano on September 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

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    Urban Autumn Autumn on a residential street in the city of Chicago. Urban Autumn Autumn on a residential street in the city of Chicago.
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    Urban Autumn Autumn on a residential street in the city of Chicago.

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    CHICAGO - JUNE 18: Chicago Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park on June 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Known as the Bean and made of steel, it was created by Anish Kapoor and unveiled in 2004. CHICAGO - JUNE 18: Chicago Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park on June 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Known as the Bean and made of steel, it was created by Anish Kapoor and unveiled in 2004.
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    CHICAGO - JUNE 18: Chicago Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park on June 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Known as the Bean and made of steel, it was created by Anish Kapoor and unveiled in 2004.

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    Natural lawn care at Robie House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest works Natural lawn care at Robie House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest works
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    Natural lawn care at Robie House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest works

    Photo Credit: Natural lawn care at Robie House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest works by Steve Browne & John Verkleir

    Frank Llloyd Wright's Robie House. Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois. Frank Llloyd Wright's Robie House. Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois.
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    Frank Llloyd Wright's Robie House. Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois.

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    Chicago, Illinois -Museum of Science and Industry. Image of it new interactive exhibits. Chicago, Illinois -Museum of Science and Industry. Image of it new interactive exhibits.
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    Chicago, Illinois -Museum of Science and Industry. Image of it new interactive exhibits.

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    Image of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, US. Image of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, US.
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    Image of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, US.

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    Pilsen Mural In The Making Pilsen Mural In The Making
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    Pilsen Mural In The Making

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    Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, USA Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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    Lincoln Park, Chicago Lincoln Park, Chicago
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    Lincoln Park, Chicago

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    Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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    Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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    Chicago, Il. USA - April 19, 2012: Image of the Chicago Bean in Millennium Park. The formal name of the art piece is Cloud Gate. Chicago, Il. USA - April 19, 2012: Image of the Chicago Bean in Millennium Park. The formal name of the art piece is Cloud Gate.
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    Chicago, Il. USA - April 19, 2012: Image of the Chicago Bean in Millennium Park. The formal name of the art piece is Cloud Gate.

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    Chicago skyline view from John Hancock Observatory Chicago skyline view from John Hancock Observatory
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    Chicago skyline view from John Hancock Observatory

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    Top of Tribune Tower in Chicago in perspective shot taken from below. Top of Tribune Tower in Chicago in perspective shot taken from below.
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    Top of Tribune Tower in Chicago in perspective shot taken from below.

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    Michigan Avenue Bridge and Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL, USA. Michigan Avenue Bridge and Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL, USA.
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    Michigan Avenue Bridge and Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL, USA.

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    Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago. Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago.
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    Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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    John G. Shedd Aquarium on edge of Lake Michigan. John G. Shedd Aquarium on edge of Lake Michigan.
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    John G. Shedd Aquarium on edge of Lake Michigan.

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    Adler Planetarium, located in downtown Chicago. Adler Planetarium, located in downtown Chicago.
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    Adler Planetarium, located in downtown Chicago.

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    CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Empty Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on October 14, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Empty Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on October 14, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Empty Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on October 14, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

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    Wood carving artwork by Artist Jacobo Angeles Ojeda.
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    Wood carving artwork by Artist Jacobo Angeles Ojeda.

    Photo Credit: Wood carving artwork by Artist Jacobo Angeles Ojeda by Gozamos

    The main lobby of the Rookery building with its glass ceiling and amazing stairs. Chicago downtown, Illinois, United States. The main lobby of the Rookery building with its glass ceiling and amazing stairs. Chicago downtown, Illinois, United States.
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    The main lobby of the Rookery building with its glass ceiling and amazing stairs. Chicago downtown, Illinois, United States.

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    The facade of the famous building with its clock. Chicago Board of Trade at downtown, Illinois state, United States. The facade of the famous building with its clock. Chicago Board of Trade at downtown, Illinois state, United States.
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    The facade of the famous building with its clock. Chicago Board of Trade at downtown, Illinois state, United States.

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    The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) glass windows skyscraper in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. The EL mass transport system, pedestrians and cars on the street. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) glass windows skyscraper in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. The EL mass transport system, pedestrians and cars on the street.
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    The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) glass windows skyscraper in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. The EL mass transport system, pedestrians and cars on the street.

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    Chicago Cultural Center Chicago Cultural Center
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    Chicago Cultural Center

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     Chicago Botanic Garden  Chicago Botanic Garden
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    Chicago Botanic Garden

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    Chicago River at Night Chicago River at Night
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    Chicago River at Night

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    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Second City&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Second City&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Second City"

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: St. Patrick’s Day Festivities&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: St. Patrick’s Day Festivities&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: St. Patrick’s Day Festivities"

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    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Luxury Hotel: The St. Regis Chicago&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Luxury Hotel: The St. Regis Chicago&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Luxury Hotel: The St. Regis Chicago"

    Photo Credit: The St. Regis Chicago

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Art Institute of Chicago&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Art Institute of Chicago&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Art Institute of Chicago"

    Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Skydeck Chicago&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Skydeck Chicago&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Skydeck Chicago"

    Photo Credit: Ranvestel Photographic

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Boutique Hotel: The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Boutique Hotel: The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Best Boutique Hotel: The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast"

    Photo Credit: Joshua Haines

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Neo-Futurist Theater&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Neo-Futurist Theater&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Neo-Futurist Theater"

    Photo Credit: Connor Shioshita Pickett

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Navy Pier&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Navy Pier&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Navy Pier"

    Photo Credit: Ranvestel Photographic

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Bean&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Bean&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): The Bean"

    Photo Credit: Alejandro Reyes

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Must-Try Restaurant: Cindy's Rooftop&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Must-Try Restaurant: Cindy's Rooftop&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Must-Try Restaurant: Cindy's Rooftop"

    Photo Credit: Cindy's

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Winter&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Winter&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Winter"

    Photo Credit: Abel Arciniega

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Know&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Know&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Things to Know"

    Photo Credit: Abel Arciniega

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Ukrainian Village&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Ukrainian Village&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Ukrainian Village"

    Photo Credit: Choose Chicago

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry"

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    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Millennium Park&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Millennium Park&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Millennium Park"

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    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)"

    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid)"

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    <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Garfield Park Conservatory&quot;</a> <a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-chicago#'>From &quot;The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Garfield Park Conservatory&quot;</a>
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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Garfield Park Conservatory"

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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Wrigley Field"

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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Wendella Tours & Cruises’ River Architecture Tour"

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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Hyde Park"

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    From "The 14 Best Things to Do in Chicago (and Top Things to Avoid): Lakefront Trail"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Mr. Beef"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Roeser’s Bakery"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Loaf Lounge"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Margie’s Candies"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Ever"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Avec"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Lao Peng You"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Kasama"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out: Johnnie’s Beef"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out"

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    From "Love 'The Bear'? These Are the 10 Chicago Restaurants You Should Check Out"

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