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Sightseeing

One of the biggest art museums in the US with an amazing collection.
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Institutul de Artă din Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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One of the biggest art museums in the US with an amazing collection.
Millennium Park is definitely worth seeing. You will find both historic and modern sights. Home of "The Bean" and the Chicago Art Institute. During the summer, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities in the park.
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Parcul Millennium
201 E Randolph St
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Millennium Park is definitely worth seeing. You will find both historic and modern sights. Home of "The Bean" and the Chicago Art Institute. During the summer, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, and outdoor activities in the park.
Adjacent to Millennium Park and home to Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark.
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Parcul Grant
337 E Randolph St
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Adjacent to Millennium Park and home to Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark.
Green spaces, walkways, and miniature golf are open. The rollerblade and scooter ribbon is available to use with your own equipment.
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
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Green spaces, walkways, and miniature golf are open. The rollerblade and scooter ribbon is available to use with your own equipment.
Riverside pedestrian path. Go for a walk or a riverboat cruise. Access water taxis from the river path or rent kayaks and explore the city by water.
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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Riverside pedestrian path. Go for a walk or a riverboat cruise. Access water taxis from the river path or rent kayaks and explore the city by water.
Best of all the architectural boat tours (in my opinion); a must-do when visiting Chicago
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Centrul de Arhitectură din Chicago
111 E Wacker Dr
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Best of all the architectural boat tours (in my opinion); a must-do when visiting Chicago
Landmark building full of incredible art; entry is free! Make sure you see the magnificent Tiffany glass domes ceiling inside.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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Landmark building full of incredible art; entry is free! Make sure you see the magnificent Tiffany glass domes ceiling inside.
Formerly the Sears Tower, enjoy spectacular views spanning four states.
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Willis Tower Skydeck
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Formerly the Sears Tower, enjoy spectacular views spanning four states.
A bit of a tourist trap, but worth a visit. Walk around, go to the top of the parking garage for amazing city views.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
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A bit of a tourist trap, but worth a visit. Walk around, go to the top of the parking garage for amazing city views.
360 CHICAGO observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. Stop by the Signature Room on the 96th floor for food and drink and enjoy one of the best views of the city.
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan Ave
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360 CHICAGO observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. Stop by the Signature Room on the 96th floor for food and drink and enjoy one of the best views of the city.
The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists. Exhibits are always changing.
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Muzeul de Artă Contemporană din Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
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The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art where the public can directly experience the work and ideas of living artists. Exhibits are always changing.
Right on Lake Michigan; makes a great day trip
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Acvariul Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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Right on Lake Michigan; makes a great day trip
Travel around the world, go back in time and discover things you never knew at The Field Museum.
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Muzeul Field
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Travel around the world, go back in time and discover things you never knew at The Field Museum.
This place is huge; plan to spend the day here. Exhibits are always changing.
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Muzeul Științei și Industriei
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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This place is huge; plan to spend the day here. Exhibits are always changing.
Improv comedy shows where many SNL alums got their start
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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Improv comedy shows where many SNL alums got their start
Free zoo! Great place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
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Grădina Zoologică Lincoln Park
2001 N Clark St
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Free zoo! Great place to walk around even in the winter when they do zoo lights.
Botanical garden with thousands of plants from tropical species to seasonal flowers in a glass-domed structure.
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Conservatorul Lincoln Park
2430 N Stockton Dr
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Botanical garden with thousands of plants from tropical species to seasonal flowers in a glass-domed structure.
A short walk from Lincoln Park Zoo. Houses the winter farmers market every other Saturday morning from Oct - April.
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Muzeul de Istorie Naturală Peggy Notebaert
2430 N Cannon Dr
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A short walk from Lincoln Park Zoo. Houses the winter farmers market every other Saturday morning from Oct - April.
A great place for a bike ride or long walk or run. 2.7 mile stretch of elevated trail, free of car that runs through Wicker Park and Bucktown.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
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A great place for a bike ride or long walk or run. 2.7 mile stretch of elevated trail, free of car that runs through Wicker Park and Bucktown.
Home of the Chicago Cubs. Take the red line to Wrigley Field. Make sure to get your photo under the iconic stadium sign.
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Stadionul Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
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Home of the Chicago Cubs. Take the red line to Wrigley Field. Make sure to get your photo under the iconic stadium sign.
Built in 1918, a historic landmark in Lincoln Square that was recently renovated in 2016. Great place to see a movie. *Currently open Thurs - Sun with socially distanced seating.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 N Lincoln Ave
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Built in 1918, a historic landmark in Lincoln Square that was recently renovated in 2016. Great place to see a movie. *Currently open Thurs - Sun with socially distanced seating.
Check out the permanent exhibit The Dream of America - immigration to Chicago as well as special art exhibits. Open since 1987 in its current location; it's a great place to spend an afternoon learning about the rich culture of the neighborhood.
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Swedish American Museum
5211 N Clark St
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Check out the permanent exhibit The Dream of America - immigration to Chicago as well as special art exhibits. Open since 1987 in its current location; it's a great place to spend an afternoon learning about the rich culture of the neighborhood.
This place is magic and a true hidden gem. You enter through a laundromat into a speakeasy and magical theater where you'll get to experience a unique entertainment venue.
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Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 N Clark St
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This place is magic and a true hidden gem. You enter through a laundromat into a speakeasy and magical theater where you'll get to experience a unique entertainment venue.
Served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1189 to 1909, the first 20 years of his career.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave
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Served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1189 to 1909, the first 20 years of his career.

Food scene

Home to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beed, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
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Home to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beed, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
Popular burgers plus shakes
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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Popular burgers plus shakes
Specializes in Chicago deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust.
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn Avenue
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Specializes in Chicago deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust.
Delicious Pizza!
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Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
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Delicious Pizza!
Great brunch option in the Andersonville neighborhood.
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The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark St
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Great brunch option in the Andersonville neighborhood.