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1. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
South Loop | Museum/GalleryTaking 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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2. Andersonville
Andersonville | Neighborhood/StreetJust 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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3. Art Institute of Chicago
Loop | Museum/GalleryCome for the sterling collection of old masters and impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet); linger over the extraordinary and...Read More
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4. Auditorium Theatre
South Loop | Arts/Performance VenueHunkered 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...Read More
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5. Bahá'i Temple House of Worship
Religious Building/Site/ShrineYour 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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6. Boystown
Boystown | Neighborhood/StreetJust beyond Wrigleyville lies this section of Lakeview; it's been a major "gayborhood" since the 1970s, which also makes it one of the country...Read More
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7. Brookfield Zoo
Zoo/AquariumSpend the day among more than 2,000 animals at this gigantic zoo. The highlights? First, there's the 7½-acre Great Bear Wilderness exhibit...Read More
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8. Chicago Botanic Garden
Garden/ArboretumAmong the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's Growing...Read More
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9. Chicago Children's Museum
Near North | Museum/GalleryHands-on is the operative concept at this brightly colored Navy Pier anchor. Kids can tinker with tools, climb through multilevel tunnels and...Read More
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10. Chicago Cultural Center
Loop | Building/Architectural SiteBuilt in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as...Read More
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11. Chicago History Museum
Lincoln Park | Museum/GallerySeeking to bring Chicago's often complicated history to life, this museum has several strong permanent exhibits, including "Chicago: Crossroads...Read More
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12. DuSable Museum of African American History
Hyde Park | Museum/GallerySitting alongside the lagoons of Washington Park, the DuSable Museum offers an evocative exploration of the African American experience. The...Read More
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13. Farnsworth House
House/Mansion/VillaThis 1951 minimalist dwelling by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe sits just down the Fox River from Aurora. Constructed of steel, wood, and travertine...Read More
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14. Field Museum
South Loop | Museum/GalleryMore than 400,000-square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world. Interactive...Read More
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15. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
House/Mansion/VillaWright 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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16. Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park | Garden/ArboretumEscape winter's cold or revel in summer sunshine inside this huge "landscape art under glass" structure, which houses tropical palms, spiny...Read More
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17. Glessner House Museum
Prairie Avenue | House/Mansion/VillaThis fortresslike residence is the only surviving building in Chicago by architect H.H. Richardson, who also designed Boston's Trinity Church...Read More
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18. Graceland Cemetery
Lakeview | CemeteryNear Irving Park Road, this graveyard has crypts that are almost as strikingly designed as the city skyline. A number of Chicago's most prominent...Read More
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19. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
University Village | Museum/GalleryHull House was the birthplace of social work. Social welfare pioneers and peace advocates Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr started the American...Read More
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20. John G Shedd Aquarium
South Loop | Zoo/AquariumOne of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world. Highlights Get an...Read More
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