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Museum of Science and Industry
Address: 5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637-2093
Interactive museums are multiplying like rabbits, but this complex is considered one of the first and best. You'll find more than 2000 hands-on exhibits, including the Zephyr (a famous train that once set a land-speed record) and the Idea Factory (whose interactive exhibits have kids of all ages learning without...
Address: 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
This cozy stadium's friendly atmosphere asserts strong appeal for Chicago Cubs fans. First opened in 1914, the facility boasts ivy-covered brick walls in the outfield and a manual scoreboard that helps promote a good-old-days ambience. The place is such a local legend that any visit to Chicago must include a day at...
Address: 8700 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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Tight fairways with overhanging trees make getting off the tee vital to scoring well on this challenging Donald Ross course. Rolling fairways result in uneven lies for approach shots to small, very quick greens. Guarded by a number of bunkers, greens can mean trouble. With the majority of greens sloping away, stopping...
Address: 1500 Merit Club Ln, Libertyville, IL 60048
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This beautiful course, built on rolling terrain, features wide fairways and large greens. Thick prairie grass and wildflower-covered hills border immaculate fairways. Accurate club selection is important to avoid long, difficult putts on speedy greens. In addition, a variety of hazards makes dangerous shots possible.
Address: 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
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One of Chicago's top attractions, Millennium Park is a 24.5-acre park that features an ice-skating rink, outdoor theaters, and attractive tree-lined promenades. Thousands of people gather here each day to take in the park's beauty over lunch or to enjoy its many fascinating sights, among them the dynamic "Crown...
Address: Cermak Rd at S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
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One of Chicago's most unique neighborhoods, Chinatown offers Far Eastern charm in the Midwest. Featuring scores of terrific Chinese and Cantonese restaurants and bakeries, the neighborhood has a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of folks who visit. Shoppers also enjoy cozy, family-owned bookstores and gift...
Address: 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
Spread across more than 216 acres, this zoo houses thousands of animals from around the world. Zoo residents live in specially designed, walk-through environments so visitors can view them in natural settings. Highlights include the Living Coast, which showcases 60 species in recreated waterfalls and ocean depths...
Address: 1340 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Though typically overshadowed by some of the area's more well-noted courses, this demanding course packs a punch. Winding through a densely wooded area, most of this course demands accuracy off the tee and caution on approach shots. Greens are typically firm, increasing the difficulty of stopping approach shots near...
Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60603
A highlight of any trip to Chicago, this museum is home to one of the best and most diverse art collections in the world. People are drawn first to the vast Impressionist collection, including the world's largest group of Monet paintings. But treasures abound, including the haunting "American Gothic" and Seurat's...
Field Museum of Natural History
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
The exterior of this hulking marble facility only hints at the historic treasures inside. The architect's goal was boldness, and he achieved it with massive columns and striking galleries filled with natural light. Visitors are immediately greeted by two massive elephants and Sue, the museum's famous Tyrannosaurus Rex...
