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1. 875 N. Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Center) and 360 Chicago
Near North SideDesigned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this multipurpose skyscraper is distinguished by its tapering shape and enormous X braces, which help stabilize its 100 stories....Read More
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2. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
South LoopTaking you on a journey through the stars to unlock the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond, the Adler tells amazing stories of space exploration...Read More
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3. Andersonville
AndersonvilleJust north of Uptown there's a neighborhood that feels like a small town and still shows signs of the Swedish settlers who founded it. Andersonville...Read More
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4. Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago LoopCome for the sterling collection of old masters and impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet); linger over the extraordinary and comprehensive photography collection;...Read More
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5. Auditorium Theatre
South LoopHunkered down across from Grant Park, this 110,000-ton granite-and-limestone behemoth was an instant star when it debuted in 1899, and it didn't hurt the careers...Read More
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6. Baháʼí Temple House of Worship
Your mouth is sure to drop to the floor the first time you lay eyes on this stunning structure, a nine-sided building that incorporates architectural...Read More
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7. Brookfield Zoo
There are more than 2,000 animals at this gigantic zoo and highlights include the 7½-acre Great Bear Wilderness exhibit, a sprawling replica of North American...Read More
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8. Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago LoopAfter more than 25 years flying under the radar inside the Railway Exchange Building a few blocks south, the Chicago Architecture Foundation opened this sparkling...Read More
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9. Chicago Botanic Garden
Among the 27 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Three big greenhouses...Read More
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10. Chicago Children's Museum
Near North Side"Hands-on" is the operative concept at this brightly colored Navy Pier anchor. Kids can tinker with tools, climb through three stories of tunnels, play at...Read More
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11. Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago LoopBuilt in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a...Read More
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12. Chicago History Museum
Lincoln ParkSeeking to bring Chicago's often complicated history to life, this museum has several strong permanent exhibits, including "Chicago: Crossroads of America," which celebrates homegrown cultural...Read More
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13. DuSable Museum of African American History
Hyde ParkSitting alongside the lagoons of Washington Park, the DuSable Museum, a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, offers an evocative exploration of the African American experience. The most...Read More
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14. Farnsworth House
This 1951 minimalist dwelling by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe sits just down the Fox River from Aurora. Constructed of steel, wood, and travertine marble,...Read More
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15. Field Museum
South LoopMore than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world. Interactive displays examine such...Read More
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16. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Wright designed and built his first home in 1889, on the strength of a $5,000 loan from his then employer and mentor, seminal Chicago architect...Read More
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17. Frederick C. Robie House
Hyde ParkNamed one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,063-square-foot Robie House (1910) is long...Read More
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18. Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield ParkEscape winter's cold or revel in summer sunshine inside this huge "landscape art under glass" structure, which houses tropical palms, spiny cacti, and showy blooms....Read More
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19. Glessner House
Prairie AvenueThis fortresslike residence is the only surviving building in Chicago by architect H.H. Richardson, who also designed Boston's Trinity Church. Completed in 1886, the L-shape...Read More
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20. Graceland Cemetery
LakeviewNear Irving Park Road, this graveyard has crypts that are almost as strikingly designed as the city skyline. A number of Chicago's most prominent citizens,...Read More
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