Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Delicious Mexican cuisine! Very close by.
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Perez Restaurant
1163 West 18th Street
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Delicious Mexican cuisine! Very close by.
Very cozy, fun cafe that's a great place to eat and hang out :)
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Cafe Jumping Bean
1439 W 18th St
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Very cozy, fun cafe that's a great place to eat and hang out :)
Located in River North, adjacent to Marina City and the House Of Blues, 10pin offers 20,000 square feet of luxury lanes that cater to all group sizes.
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10pin Bowling Lounge
330 N State St
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Located in River North, adjacent to Marina City and the House Of Blues, 10pin offers 20,000 square feet of luxury lanes that cater to all group sizes.
From the moment you sit down, the food keeps coming. I'm pretty sure someone's abuela is in the kitchen cooking up the amazing eats with all of the love she cooks with for her own family!
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Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 West 18th Street
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From the moment you sit down, the food keeps coming. I'm pretty sure someone's abuela is in the kitchen cooking up the amazing eats with all of the love she cooks with for her own family!
Arguably the top-of-the-line when it comes to Chicago restaurants - Alinea stands head and shoulders above everyone else. It's currently the only one to be rated 3 stars by the Michelin Guide
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Alinea
1723 N Halsted St
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Arguably the top-of-the-line when it comes to Chicago restaurants - Alinea stands head and shoulders above everyone else. It's currently the only one to be rated 3 stars by the Michelin Guide
Here's your nearest Subway.
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Subway
2352 W Cermak Rd
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Here's your nearest Subway.
Great Mexican bakery that also has other food items! They're open a little later than most. Pilsen has a small town feel, and places kind of close up shop when they feel like it.
Happy Cakes La Baguette
1350 W 18th St
Great Mexican bakery that also has other food items! They're open a little later than most. Pilsen has a small town feel, and places kind of close up shop when they feel like it.
Self-explanatory. They're open until 11pm and have drive-thru all night.
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McDonald's
1664 S Blue Island Ave
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Self-explanatory. They're open until 11pm and have drive-thru all night.
Here's your neighborhood Chinese takeout. Food is okay - pretty standard, nothing to write home about.
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China Dragon
1737 W 18th St
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Here's your neighborhood Chinese takeout. Food is okay - pretty standard, nothing to write home about.
THE BEST chicken in town. Specials on Tuesdays.
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Pollo Express
1315 W 18th St
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THE BEST chicken in town. Specials on Tuesdays.
Fast-food southern-fried chicken.
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Church's Chicken
2806 W Cermak Rd
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Fast-food southern-fried chicken.
Pretty standard Pizzeria. Nothing to write home about.
Pizzeria Milan
1314 W 18th St
Pretty standard Pizzeria. Nothing to write home about.
Great Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Can get crowded, so a reservation is recommended. Let us know, and we will make one for you.
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Ciao Amore
1134 W 18th St
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Great Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. Can get crowded, so a reservation is recommended. Let us know, and we will make one for you.
Cool place to hang out, read some books, surf the internet, grab some coffee.
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La Catrina Cafe
1011 W 18th St
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Cool place to hang out, read some books, surf the internet, grab some coffee.
One of the few food places open 24/7 in Chicago. Don't take children here; the surroundings, while safe, can look pretty scary and off-putting, especially at night-time. Great for a drunk meal.
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Steak 'n Egger Inc
1174 W Cermak Rd
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One of the few food places open 24/7 in Chicago. Don't take children here; the surroundings, while safe, can look pretty scary and off-putting, especially at night-time. Great for a drunk meal.
Get your Chicago-style deep dish pizza here! Mmm mmm. Then bring us your leftovers ;) Yes, it's THAT good! Make sure you order the stuffed pizza - that's what you came here for.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone Ave
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Get your Chicago-style deep dish pizza here! Mmm mmm. Then bring us your leftovers ;) Yes, it's THAT good! Make sure you order the stuffed pizza - that's what you came here for.
Atwood is an intimate, romantic, must dine Chicago classic restaurant adjacent to the world famous Burnham Hotel (an Al Capone hangout). Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50
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Atwood
1 W Washington St
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Atwood is an intimate, romantic, must dine Chicago classic restaurant adjacent to the world famous Burnham Hotel (an Al Capone hangout). Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50
Bin 36 is a casual, friendly and affordable spot where wine novices can enjoy over 50 wines by the glass. Cuisine: American. Price: $30 and under.
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BIN 36 Restaurant and Wine Bar
161 N Jefferson St
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Bin 36 is a casual, friendly and affordable spot where wine novices can enjoy over 50 wines by the glass. Cuisine: American. Price: $30 and under.
Opened in 1994, Jane's is a quaint Bucktown eatery, specializing in fresh, clean foods, with several vegetarian options. Cuisine: American. Price: $30 and under.
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Jane's
1655 West Cortland Street
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Opened in 1994, Jane's is a quaint Bucktown eatery, specializing in fresh, clean foods, with several vegetarian options. Cuisine: American. Price: $30 and under.
mk The Restaurant celebrated 15 years of casual fine dining with unrivaled hospitality this past November. Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50
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mk
868 N Franklin St
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mk The Restaurant celebrated 15 years of casual fine dining with unrivaled hospitality this past November. Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50
Chandeliers casting low light and a brick fireplace set the mood at Rustic House on Halsted Street in Lincoln Park. Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50.
Rustic House
1967 N Halsted St
Chandeliers casting low light and a brick fireplace set the mood at Rustic House on Halsted Street in Lincoln Park. Cuisine: American. Price: $31 to $50.

Shopping

Try some authentic, Mexican baked goods while you are here!
Josefinas Bakery
1156 W 18th St
Try some authentic, Mexican baked goods while you are here!
Nearest CVS, conveniently located. Also has a Redbox.
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CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
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Nearest CVS, conveniently located. Also has a Redbox.
Nearest Walgreens. It's a bit of a walk.
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Walgreens
1931 W Cermak Rd
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Nearest Walgreens. It's a bit of a walk.
Here's the reputed shopping district of Chicago. Walk all along Michigan Avenue for the latest in fashion, and explore all of the vibrant malls and department stores it has to offer.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
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Here's the reputed shopping district of Chicago. Walk all along Michigan Avenue for the latest in fashion, and explore all of the vibrant malls and department stores it has to offer.

Arts & Culture

Nearest movie theater, great location. Catch the latest releases while you are here!
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ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection with ICON•X
1011 S Delano Ct
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Nearest movie theater, great location. Catch the latest releases while you are here!
Great movie theater! Has a bowling lounge inside. More expensive than ICON, unless you get discounted AMC Gold Tickets from us.
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AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St
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Great movie theater! Has a bowling lounge inside. More expensive than ICON, unless you get discounted AMC Gold Tickets from us.
Another great movie theater in case the showtimes don't work out at the other ones.
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AMC DINE-IN 600 North Michigan 9
600 North Michigan
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Another great movie theater in case the showtimes don't work out at the other ones.
Soldier Field is an American football stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, it is the oldest NFL stadium, celebrating 90 years of operation.
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Солджер Филд
1410 Special Olympics Dr
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Soldier Field is an American football stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, it is the oldest NFL stadium, celebrating 90 years of operation.
Home of the Chicago Cubs, built in 1914.
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Ригли Филд
1060 W Addison St
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Home of the Chicago Cubs, built in 1914.
Home of the Chicago White Sox since 1991.
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U.S. Cellular Field
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Home of the Chicago White Sox since 1991.
Opened in 1926, it is operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. Architectural Style inspired by the Palaces of Fontainbleau and Versailles.
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph St
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Opened in 1926, it is operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. Architectural Style inspired by the Palaces of Fontainbleau and Versailles.
Opened in 1926 and operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. One of the first motion picture palaces whose décor was inspired by the Far East.
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Театр Джеймса М. Недерландера
24 W Randolph St
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Opened in 1926 and operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. One of the first motion picture palaces whose décor was inspired by the Far East.
Opened in 1906 as the Majestic Theatre. Operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. First venue in Chicago to cost over one million dollars.
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CIBC Theatre
18 W Monroe St
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Opened in 1906 as the Majestic Theatre. Operated by Broadway in Chicago. You'll have to check the website for ticket and event information. First venue in Chicago to cost over one million dollars.
Another one of the premiere Chicago theater institutions. Check http://www.steppenwolf.org for more information!
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St
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Another one of the premiere Chicago theater institutions. Check http://www.steppenwolf.org for more information!

Essentials

Local grocery store. Excellent place with economic, tasty, and cultural goods.
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Taqueria Casa Del Pueblo
1834 S Blue Island Ave
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Local grocery store. Excellent place with economic, tasty, and cultural goods.
Very cool gourmet grocery shop.
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Belli's
1850 W 18th St
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Very cool gourmet grocery shop.
The well-known discount grocery store. It's a bit of a walk. Debit and cash only.
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ALDI
4934 S Kedzie Ave
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The well-known discount grocery store. It's a bit of a walk. Debit and cash only.
Nearby convenience and grocery store.
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Family Dollar
1700 W 18th St
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Nearby convenience and grocery store.
Here's the nearest comprehensive supermarket to where you will be staying. Come here for anything you can't find at the other local grocery stores.
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Target
4466 N Broadway
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Here's the nearest comprehensive supermarket to where you will be staying. Come here for anything you can't find at the other local grocery stores.

Entertainment & Activities

Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on Lake Michigan.
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Нэви Пир
600 E Grand Ave
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Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on Lake Michigan.
A more comprehensive, family-friendly gym with a swimming pool.
Fosco Park Community Center
1312 S Racine Ave
A more comprehensive, family-friendly gym with a swimming pool.
Great place for kids to explore, have fun, and expand their minds all at the same time! It's also fun for the whole family, as there's a lot for adults there too.
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Детский музей Чикаго
700 E Grand Ave
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Great place for kids to explore, have fun, and expand their minds all at the same time! It's also fun for the whole family, as there's a lot for adults there too.

Everything Else

Home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, as well as the venue for many concerts and other special events!
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Юнайтед-центр
1901 W Madison St
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Home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, as well as the venue for many concerts and other special events!
Closest laundromat, convenient and readily accessible for longer-term stays. They also have a wash & fold drop off service so that you don't have to spend your vacation time doing laundry!
Blue Island Cleaners
1847 S Blue Island Ave
Closest laundromat, convenient and readily accessible for longer-term stays. They also have a wash & fold drop off service so that you don't have to spend your vacation time doing laundry!
Check out our local library! They are a part of the Chicago Public Library system and also have free Chess nights!
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Lozano Branch, Chicago Public Library
1805 S Loomis St
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Check out our local library! They are a part of the Chicago Public Library system and also have free Chess nights!
Closest Divvy bike station. Very convenient way to get around. Check Groupon for discounts that they run sometimes. Keep trips under 30 min to avoid incurring extra charges.
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Divvy
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Closest Divvy bike station. Very convenient way to get around. Check Groupon for discounts that they run sometimes. Keep trips under 30 min to avoid incurring extra charges.
Nearest currency exchange.
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Illinois Currency Exchange
1825 S Blue Island Ave
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Nearest currency exchange.
Nearest Zipcar location. Great service that allows you to rent a car on an hourly basis!
Zipcar Location
Nearest Zipcar location. Great service that allows you to rent a car on an hourly basis!
Nearest neighborhood gym. Very small and basic but inexpensive. May or may not let you walk in.
Pilsen's Fitness Center
1822 S Bishop St
Nearest neighborhood gym. Very small and basic but inexpensive. May or may not let you walk in.
Closest Post Office.
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United States Postal Service
2339 N California Ave
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Closest Post Office.
Nearest branch.
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Bank of America Financial Center
1439 E 53rd St
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Nearest branch.
Observation deck can get expensive if your party is large, but the view and novelty is worth the money if you're not coming back again anytime soon.
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Уиллис-Тауэр
233 S Wacker Dr
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Observation deck can get expensive if your party is large, but the view and novelty is worth the money if you're not coming back again anytime soon.
Nearest electronics store for anything you may need.
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Best Buy
1000 W North Ave
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Nearest electronics store for anything you may need.
The best and closest place to stock up on booze. Keep it classy!
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Amador Liquors
1167 W 18th St
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The best and closest place to stock up on booze. Keep it classy!

Sightseeing

A very different, unique experience representative of Pilsen's flavor. Run by an organization that provides art programs for underserved communities.
This Is It Gallery
1856 S Throop St
A very different, unique experience representative of Pilsen's flavor. Run by an organization that provides art programs for underserved communities.
The heart and soul of Pilsen. Offers an immersive experience with over 5,000 paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Entry is free!
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Национальный музей мексиканского искусства
1852 W 19th St
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The heart and soul of Pilsen. Offers an immersive experience with over 5,000 paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Entry is free!
Nearby Catholic church.
St Procopius Catholic Church
1641 S Allport St
Nearby Catholic church.
A must-see. Take some photos!
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Клауд-Гейт
201 E Randolph St
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A must-see. Take some photos!
Great alternative to the Willis Tower. Grab a drink at the Signature Lounge and enjoy the view.
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360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan Ave
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Great alternative to the Willis Tower. Grab a drink at the Signature Lounge and enjoy the view.
Absolutely beautiful. A must-see.
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Фонтан Бакингем
301 S Columbus Dr
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Absolutely beautiful. A must-see.
Underrated and not as well known. Try a boat tour; they're short but fun.
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Чикагский набережная
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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Underrated and not as well known. Try a boat tour; they're short but fun.
One of the largest natural history museums in the world. The scope of this place is massive; check the website for free admission days and special tours.
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Музей Филд
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of the largest natural history museums in the world. The scope of this place is massive; check the website for free admission days and special tours.
Home to over 300,000 works of art. There is SO much to see here you could spend three full days or more to really take in everything. Very broad scope and has so many different fascinating exhibits.
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Художественный институт Чикаго
111 S Michigan Ave
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Home to over 300,000 works of art. There is SO much to see here you could spend three full days or more to really take in everything. Very broad scope and has so many different fascinating exhibits.
The largest indoor aquarium in the world. It houses more than 8,000 aquatic animals. Compared to the Field Museum and the Art Institute, the Shedd is an "easier" experience. Has late-night events too!
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Аквариум Шедд
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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The largest indoor aquarium in the world. It houses more than 8,000 aquatic animals. Compared to the Field Museum and the Art Institute, the Shedd is an "easier" experience. Has late-night events too!
America's first planetarium. Check the website for tours and special passes. Great for children and adults alike! Explore the mysteries of the solar system and beyond.
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Планетарий Адлера
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
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America's first planetarium. Check the website for tours and special passes. Great for children and adults alike! Explore the mysteries of the solar system and beyond.