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WELCOME
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Sears
Tower Sky Deck |
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About
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The
view from the Skydeck on the 103rd floor of
the Sears Tower is amazing! On a clear day,
you can see 40-50 miles -- the city of Chicago
and it beautiful architecture, Michigan, Indiana
and Wisconsin. The Skydeck also features interactive,
museum-quality exhibits highlighting Chicago's
history and historic characters. Interactive
kiosks provide a tour of Chicago's landmarks.
Restaurants in the Sears Tower include Mrs.
Levy's Delicatessen for New York deli favorites
and ice cream, Mia Torre for authentic Italian
cuisine, Dos Hermanos for Mexican and Tex-Mex
specialties, and Eadies Kitchen and Market
for fast and convenient offerings. |
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Address |
233
S. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 (312)
875-9696 |
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John
Hancock Center |
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About
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The
John Hancock Center is one of Chicago's most
well-known buildings. It is the 12th tallest
building in the world with 100 floors, including
apartments, offices, shops, a hotel, an ice
rink, restaurants, and its own post office,
and radio and television facilities. The observation
deck is a top attraction for visitors. The
famous Signature Room restaurant is located
on the 95th & 96th floors.
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Address |
875
N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 |
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Navy
Pier |
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About
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Navy
Pier features a number of attractions for
visitors and locals alike. Reminiscent of
Chicago’s 1893 World Colombian Exposition,
the most visible feature of Navy Pier is its
150-foot Ferris wheel. Close by is the musical
carousel, painted with historical depictions
of the pier. Pier Park features an 18-hole
Chicago-themed miniature golf course and a
cliff climbing structure. Some of the indoor
attractions include a 15-minute walk through
Funhouse Maze, Time Escape, which is a 3-D
time travel ride taking you through the past,
present and future of Chicago, and the Chicago
Children’s Museum. Navy Pier is home
to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, with its
500-seat Courtyard Theater and 200-seat flexible
black box theater. There is also an IMAX theater
on Navy Pier, with a 6-story flat movie screen
featuring 2D and 3D films. The Smith Museum
of Stained Glass windows is a permanent display
of 150 stained glass windows housed in an
800-ft.-long series of galleries along the
lower level terraces of Festival Hall. |
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Address |
600
East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (800)
595-PIER |
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Adler
Planetarium & Astronomy Museum |
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About
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The
Adler Planetarium is located on Lake Shore
Drive at Chicago's Museum Campus. The Adler
is home to more than 35,000 square feet of
exhibits. From scale models of the Solar System,
to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive
adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provide
a passageway for you to explore the universe.
The Adler's historical collections of astronomical
instruments and rare books are among the finest
in the world. Adler fuels the imagination
of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art
computer technology and the world's first
StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned
collection of historical astronomy artifacts. |
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Address |
1300
S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 (312)
922-STAR |
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Shedd
Aquarium |
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About
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The
Shedd Aquarium, located on Chicago's Museum
Campus, is the world's largest indoor aquarium
with more than 8,000 aquatic animals representing
more than 700 species from all parts of the
world. The Caribbean Reef, teaming with bright,
colorful new corals and more than 60 species
of animal, includes bonnet head sharks, southern
stingrays, angelfish and a hawksbill sea turtle.
Divers hand-feed sharks, sea turtles and eels
at scheduled times during the day. Shedd Aquarium
offers a special event for 3-5 year-old preschoolers
- "Tots on Tuesdays". This event
features a full day of activities, including
story times, crafts, animal touch programs,
videos, costumed characters, dancing and singing. |
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Address |
1200
S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 (312)
939-2438 |
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Lincoln
Park Zoo |
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About
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Lincoln
Park Zoo, located in Chicago, is among the
oldest zoological gardens in the country.
Lincoln Park Zoo stands as one of the last
free major cultural institutions in the United
States and the only one left in Chicago. The
Zoo is open 365 days a year. In addition to
observing all of the wonderful animals, Lincoln
Park Zoo features its SBC Endangered Species
Carousel ride, paddle boat and swan boat rides,
the LPZOO Express train ride, the 4-D Virtual
Safari simulator and a Safari Audio Tour.
Note that there is a small fee for each of
these specialty attractions. The Zoo also
offers a variety of dining options and two
gift shops. |
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Address |
2001
N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 |
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Brookfield
Zoo |
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About
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Brookfield
Zoo, located in Brookfield, Illinois, just
west of Chicago, is open every day of the
year. The Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully
landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 animals.
The Zoo first opened in 1934 and became world
renowned for its use of natural barriers,
such as moats, rather than cages. Brookfield
Zoo featured the first Giant Panda exhibit
in the United States. The exhibits, such as
the Australia House, Baboon Island, Wolf Woods,
Reptile House, Pachyderm House and more, are
sure to please. There is also a children's
petting zoo and the Play Zoo. Tropic World
exhibit, which simulates a tropical rain forest
with monkeys, birds and more, even a simulated
thunderstorm. Also, be sure to check the schedule
so you don't miss the Dolphin Presentation.
From spring through fall, you can hop on the
Motor Safari tram for a guided tour. |
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Address |
3300
Golf Road Brookfield, IL 60513 |
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Other
Chicago-land Attractions |
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Amazing
Chicago Funhouse Maze |
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About
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Part cultural journey, part funhouse, Amazing
Chicago's Funhouse Maze brings the sights
and sounds of Chicago to Life! One inside
this fun-filled attraction, you'll discover
a whole new side of Chicago! Twisted underground
tunnels, Dazzling Skyscrapers & Mirror
Mazes. |
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Address |
At
Navy Pier, 600 N. Grand, Chicago 60611 1-888-893-7300 |
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Bristol
Renaissance Faire |
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About
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Each year the Bristol Renaissance Faire beckons
Midwesterners back to a time when knights
were noble, maids were merry, and turkey legs
were titanic. Each Saturday and Sunday more
than 1,200 period performers, artisans and
merchants inhabit the wooded village near
Kenosha, WI, taking visitors along for a rollicking
romp through Elizabethan England. More than
200,000 guests are expected to attend the
nine-week festival, partaking in 16th Century
games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, and
one-of-a-kind encounters with a colorful cast
of era characters. |
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Address |
In
Kenosha, WI |
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Chemically
Imbalanced Comedy |
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About
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Chemically Imbalanced Comedy is a production
company out of FrankieJ's MethaDome Theatre
specializing in improvisational and sketch
comedy shows. |
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Address |
Various
locations in Chicago |
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ChicagoKids.com |
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About
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ChicagoKids.com is a comprehensive resource
for kid-friendly destinations in the Chicago
area with detailed information on thousands
of Chicago area destinations, events and activities. |
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Address |
Various
locations in Chicago |
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KiddieLAND |
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About
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Address |
North
Avenue & 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
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Medieval
Times Dinner & Tournament |
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About
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The
Schaumburg, Illinois Castle features 85,000
square feet of splendor and has 1,430 permanent
seats inside the Grand Ceremonial Arena. The
Illinois Castle has welcomed over three million
guests. |
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Address |
2001
N. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg Estates, IL 60195 |
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The
Noble Horse Theatre |
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The
Noble Horse presents Quadrille. A spectacular
dinner performance with over 30 horses and
riders from around the world. Daring Cossack
riders, Arabian horses in lavish costumes
and the famous white stallions. |
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Address |
1410
North Orleans, Chicago Il 60610 312-266-7878 |
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Opera
in Focus |
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About
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Opera
in Focus is a puppet production company that
performs selections from Opera and Operattas
at the Rolling Meadows Park District Theater. |
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Address |
3000
Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL |
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Poplar
Creek Golf & Country Club |
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Cosley
Zoo |
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About
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Cosley
Zoo is situated on five acres and exhibits
domestic farm animals and native Illinois
wildlife. In addition to the animals, visitors
will find a gift shop, shaded picnic area,
washrooms and seasonal concessions. All paths
are paved with bricks and suitable for strollers
and for persons with disabilities. |
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Address |
1356
Gary Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 665-5534
Fax: 630-260-6408 |
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Wildlife
Prairie State Park |
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Wildlife
Prairie State Park is located 10 miles west
of downtown Peoria, IL on I-74. Discover the
animals that called Illinois home during the
pioneer days. This unique 2,000 acre zoological
park is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl,
black bear, elk, cougar, otter and much more. |
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Glenn
Oak Zoo |
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The
Zoo is home to nearly 100 species of animals
from around the globe. Come see the newest
members of the Zoo family, listen to the songs
of the crowned cranes or lemurs and watch
the lions play in the grass. Glen Oak Zoo
also offers daily sea lion programs and critter
chats, free parking and a gift shop stocked
with unusual and exciting merchandise. |
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Address |
2218
N. Prospect Rd. Peoria, Il 61603 309-686-3365
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Serpent
Safari |
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About
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Indoor
reptile zoo featuring rare and giant reptiles
including "Baby" the largest snake
in the world - 403 lbs! Meet a Nile crocodile,
rare albino alligator, rare albino iguanas,
250-lb. Anaconda, cobras & much more!
Photos with pythons and boas. Gift store with
nature and reptile products. Pet store to
take home a favorite new pet. |
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Address |
6170
W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL 60031
847-855-8800 Email:
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Chicago
Attractions-Sights |
Buckingham
Fountain
Chicago
Air & Water Show
Chicago
Blues Festival
Chicago
Cultural Center
ESPN Zone
Frank Lloyd
Wright Home and Studio
Harold
Washington Library Center
Lambs Farm
Magnificent
Mile
Millennium
Park
Ravinia Festival
Santa's
Village
Six
Flags Great America
Taste of Chicago
The Art Institute
of Chicago
Union
Station
Venetian
Night
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