Things to Do in Chicago

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  • 1. Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park
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    2045 North Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614

    #1 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... from the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Park District's Lincoln Park Cultural Center offers a theatre, dance studio, game room, ceramics ... more

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    Claire P Claire P in Living in Chicago, IL said

    Lincoln Park.  DePaul University is located here so there is a large number of undergrad and graduate students as well as the young… continue reading »

  • 2. Lincoln Park Zoo

    Lincoln Park Zoo

    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

    #2 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... the country's most historic and distinguished zoological facility. Attracting an estimated 3 million visitors per year, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is also one of the country's last remaining FREE ADMISSION zoos. Th... more

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    Nick Hurley Nick Hurley in Chicago said

    Park ZooGeorge lives very close to Lincoln Park Zoo and this was one of the first places we went to. The pond at the zoocontinue reading »

  • 3. Grant Park

    Grant Park

    500 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

    #3 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... volleyball and tennis courts, and an outdoor skating rink (at Daley Bicentennial Plaza) are just a few of the excellent recreational options at Grant Park.Grant is organized in rectangles, with the Prairie Garden, a 1.5 acr... more

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    AdamsMainer AdamsMainer in Ooo Aaah Fireworks said

    … Chicago - it is very very clean.  At least downtown.  We went to Grant Park to the Taste of Chicago Festival.  Okay… continue reading »

  • 4. Exit

    Exit
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    1315 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

    #4 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... :The Exit crowd's look--black leather, PVC and latex--recalls Chicago's industrial heyday, when the Wax Trax label had cachet. But the people are as nice as their threads are intimidating. Amid the gothic, post-apocalyptic... more

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    Ethereal Wanderer Ethereal Wanderer in The Bean! said

    exit.… continue reading »

  • 5. The Art Institute of Chicago

    The Art Institute of Chicago

    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

    #5 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    From popular Rembrandt masterpieces to recent works by lesser-known artists, this museum houses one ... more

  • 6. Hancock Observatory

    Hancock Observatory
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    875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

    #6 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Take a trip to the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center and discover a breathtaking view of ... more

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    Frank D Frank D in Chicago ROCKS! said

    … bunch of different cities too.  For Chicago, the city pass includes The Hancock Observatory, The Field Museum &… continue reading »

  • 7. The Field Museum

    The Field Museum

    1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

    #7 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... museum with millions of adventures, embark on a journey the whole family will enjoy. Come face to face with Sue, the world-famous T. Rex, and learn about the Age of the Dinosaurs, when prehistoric giants like Sue ruled the... more

  • 8. John G. Shedd Aquarium & Oceanarium

    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

    #8 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... John G. Shedd Aquarium, a nonprofit institution dedicated to public education and conservation, is among the world's largest indoor aquariums. The facility houses more than 32,600 aquatic animals representing some 1,500 spe... more

  • 9. Museum of Science and Industry

    Museum of Science and Industry
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    5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

    #9 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This museum makes science fun with interactive, educational exhibits that stretch the imagination. Spend ... more

  • 10. Sears Tower Skydeck

    Sears Tower Skydeck
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    233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

    #10 of 1640 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... views of Chicago from the Western Hemisphere's tallest building. No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to Skydeck Chicago. Make it your first stop for a 360-degree view spanning over 50 miles and 4 states that you... more

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    … your view) leaving it only to enter the Sears Towercontinue reading »