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The Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park
111 S. Michigan Ave.
312-443-3600
www.artic.edu
World-renowned museum with over 30,000 works of art, including Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks."
Chicago Children's Museum
Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Museum of Science & Industry
Jackson Park
57th & S. Lake Shore Dr.
773-684-1414
www.msichicago.org
Largest museum in the Western Hemisphere with interactive science exhibits galore.
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
312-922-9410
www.FieldMuseum.org
From earthquakes to tornadoes, mollusks to dinos, this massive museum has it all.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
312-280-2660
www.mcachicago.org
Chicago-centric modern art museum, emphasizing works from 1945 to the present with a strong focus on surrealism, minimalism and conceptual photography.
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-642-6502
www.imss.org
A treasure trove of info for those with a penchant for medical lore, history and gore.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
773-755-5100
www.naturemuseum.org
All-seasons, nature-minded museum that's eco-friendly.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
337 E. Randolph St.
312-552-5100
www.chicagosegways.com
Fun and informative Chicago sightseeing tours on segways. Day and night tours available.
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Michigan Ave. Bridge at Wacker Dr.
312-922-3432
www.cruisechicago.com
Comprehensive tour guide for those curious about Chicago neighborhoods, buildings and its cityscape.
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John Hancock Center Observatory |
John Hancock Center Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave.
312-751-3681
www.hancock-observatory.com
Family attraction with some of the city's best views.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N. Stockton Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-742-7736
Conservatory that showcases exotic plants and serves as a site to grow plants for use in the city's parks.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St.
312-742-2000
www.lpzoo.com
Free urban zoo with interesting habitats.
Mercury Cruise Lines
Michigan Ave. Bridge at Wacker Dr.
312-332-1353
Lake and river cruises for the whole family showcasing Chicago's world-famous skyline.
Millennium Park
312-742-1168
www.millenniumpark.org
Sprawling park that's the site of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and Cloud Gate.
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
800-595-PIER, 312-595-7437
www.navypier.com
Tourist destination with enough food and entertainment to last the day.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
312-939-2438
www.sheddaquarium.org
Home to creatures from the waters of the world – rivers and reefs to lakes and oceans – with behind-the-scenes tours, a trainer for a day experience, beluga and penguin encounters and more.
Willis Tower Skydeck
233 S. Wacker Dr.
312-875-9696
www.theskydeck.com
Offers killer views from a 1,450-foot, 100-story high building that's the third-tallest in the world.
Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue
www.themagnificentmile.com
Ground zero for Chicago shopping sprees.
Spa Space
161 N Canal St.
312-466-9585
www.spaspace.com
Serene, stylish spa known for its expert massages.
Urban Oasis
12 W Maple St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3500
www.urbanoasis.biz
Upscale, healing-centered massage therapy destination.
Andy's Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St.
River North
312-642-6805
www.andysjazzclub.com
Live music venue that has played host to the likes of Chuck Hedges, Franz Jackson and Art Hoyle. Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S. Wabash Ave.
South Loop
312-427-0333
www.buddyguys.com
Reputable blues club that's decked with artists' memorabilia.
Double Door
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-3160
www.doubledoor.com
A popular stage for indie rockers.
The Hideout
1354 W. Wabansia Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
773- 227-4433
www.hideoutchicago.com
An intimate music venue for live local and up-and-coming acts.
Improvised Shakespeare Company
3541 N. Clark St.
773-880-0199
chicago.ioimprov.com
An entertaining improv theater with a Shakespeare bent.
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The Signature Room at the 95th |
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted St.
773-477-4646
www.kingstonmines.com
Massive blues club with nightly acts on two stages. The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
312-664-4032
www.secondcity.com
Improv and sketch comedy venue with multiple stages and notable alum. The Signature Room at the 95th
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312- 787-9596
www.signatureroom.com
Picture perfect views (and fine food) RE on tap a this romantic, high-up perch. The Tasting Room
1415 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-942-1212
www.tlcwine.com
Loft-like wine bar with a hefty selection by the bottle, glass or flight. Vertigo Sky
Dana hotel and spa
660 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-202-6018
Dana hotel and spa lounge with impressive city views and above-average bar bites. C-View
166 E Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-523-0923
Rooftop lounge that's an adjunct of C-House, celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson's ground-floor seafooder.
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-8500
www.choosechicago.com
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