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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. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. John Hancock Center and 360° Chicago
Near North | Building/Architectural SiteDesigned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this multipurpose skyscraper is distinguished by its tapering shape and enormous X braces, which...Read More
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13. Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park | Zoo/AquariumAt this urban enclave near Lake Michigan, you can face off with a lion (separated by a window, of course) outside the Kovler Lion House; watch...Read More
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14. Magnificent Mile
Near North | Neighborhood/StreetMichigan Avenue, or Mag Mile as some call it, is a potpourri of historic buildings, upscale boutiques, department stores, and posh hotels. ...Read More
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15. Millennium Park
Loop | Body Of Water/WaterfallThe Bean," the fun fountains, the Disney-esque music pavilion—all the pieces of this park quickly stole the hearts of Chicagoans and visitors...Read More
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16. Museum of Science and Industry
Hyde Park | Museum/GalleryThe MSI is one of the most-visited sites in Chicago, and for good reason. The sprawling space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits...Read More
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17. Swedish American Museum Center
Andersonville | Museum/GalleryYou don't have to be Swedish to find this tiny and welcoming museum interesting. Permanent displays include trunks immigrants brought with them...Read More
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18. Willis Tower
Loop | Building/Architectural SiteDesigned by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1974, the former Sears Tower was the world's tallest building until 1996. The 110-story, 1,730...Read More
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19. Wrigley Field
Wrigleyville | Sports VenueThe nation's second-oldest major league ballpark—venerable, ivy-covered Wrigley Field—hosted its first major league game in 1914 and has been...Read More
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20. Cantigny Park
House/Mansion/VillaThe 500-acre estate of former Chicago Tribune editor and publisher Robert McCormick (1880–1955) has multiple attractions. For starters, there...Read More
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