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 Explore the celestial skies |
1300 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2403 United States +1 312 922 7827 http://www.adlerplanetarium.org |
Visitors can journey to the stars or experiment with telescopes. Also, there is plenty to learn about space travel, solar systems and galaxies through stunning displays. The informative, virtual reality StarRider Theater takes visitors on a tour of the Milky Way in chairs with interactive armrests. Shop at the Out of This World museum store which sells space-related souvenirs and gifts. For details on regular and summer hours, admission prices, driving directions, parking, audio tours and events check the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Watch sports in style |
1410 South Museum, Campus Drive Gate 14 Soldier Field Stadium Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 235 7000 http://www.soldierfield.net/ |
The Cadillac Club at Soldier Field is for the privileged few who can afford the tickets. Watch the various sporting events here in absolute luxury. This stylish, three-tiered private seating area is located on the east side of the stadium. Comfortable seating, bars, concession stands and 138 TV screens make this hard to beat. Watch the players sweat it out and cheer them in sheer comfort. You can even take guided tours of the Cadillac Club and other areas of Soldier Field. Get your tickets for events and tours that are organized here as well as for special events for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restored rail hub, now a landmark |
47 West Polk Street Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 554 8100 |
One of the most evocative landmarks in town, this 1885 Romanesque-Revival building designed by Cyrus Eidlitz caps the tree-lined Printer's Row warehouse district. Once the place where many visitors and immigrants first set foot on Chicago soil, Dearborn Station is now mainly a collection of offices. But this restored building, with its red brick exterior and marbled lobby, looks beautiful and new. Admittedly, there isn't much to see on the inside, but the romance that used to hang around rail stations still lingers here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Natural History, Human History |
1400 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605-2496 United States +1 312 922 9410 http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ |
Travel from ancient civilizations through modern times, viewing remnants of bygone cultures and traditions. Get the inside story on Sue, the largest and most complete T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, or view preserved man-eating lions and other animals. For a truly subterranean experience, check out the Underground Adventure, an exhibit dedicated to soil and how it sustains life, or just relax at one of several places to eat. Free for members, teachers and military personnel. Chicago residents receive a discount. See website for online ticketing, visitor guide, and extended hours. Admission: Adults $12, Age 4-11 $7, Students $7, Seniors $7 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grant Park memorial |
901 South Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 744 7487 |
The question was not whether General John Logan should have a memorial erected in his honor. Rather, the question was, "Which moment in his life should we honor?" He could be celebrated for his role as an Illinois congressman, or for his efforts to make Memorial Day a national holiday. Sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens chose, instead, to celebrate his heroism. He depicted General Logan seated on his horse holding the opposition's flag after going behind enemy lines to win a Civil War battle. This is one of several statues in Grant Park that are illuminated at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural Landmark |
s Gravelandseveer 3 & 4 Chicago, IL 1011 KM United States +1 312 326 1480 http://www.glessnerhouse.org |
When architect Henry Hobson Richardson designed a 27-room home for John and Frances Glessner in 1885, he created quite a stir. With its oak-paneled English arts interior and rustic granite exterior flanked by a central courtyard, this home was a sophisticated redefinition of American architecture. The home was the subject of a $850,000 renovation, but nearly all the furnishings are original family appointments. Guided tours available. See website for visitor info. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Lakefront city park |
331 E Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 United States +1 312 742 7648 http://www.chicagoparkdistrict... |
Grant Park stretches from the Museum Campus at Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road all the way north to the Prudential building, with Columbus Drive on its west side and the lake on its east. At one time, this stretch of land was undeveloped and a prime target for builders. However, department store magnate Montgomery Ward did not want the lake view from his Michigan Avenue office obstructed, so he successfully lobbied the city to create Grant Park. In the summer months, the grounds bloom with rose gardens, and the famous Buckingham Fountain springs to life. The Petrillo Band Shell is home to the Grant Park Music Festival and also hosts such events as Jazz Fest and Blues Fest. Perhaps the park is most famous for The Taste of Chicago, a culinary festival which happens every year in late June and early July. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Explore the Deep |
1200 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 939 2438 http://www.shedd.org |
Nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan, this indoor aquatic world is home to more than 650 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from across the globe. Explore Caribbean waters at the 90,000-gallon coral reef exhibit, or watch whales and dolphins play during marine mammal shows. Eat at Soundings restaurant, where you will find a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, or in the Bubble Net food court. Aquatic souvenirs are available in the gift shop. See website for package deals, visitor info, maps, membership details, and events calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works by Vets |
Noorderstraat 46 Chicago, IL 1017 TV United States +1 312 326 0270 http://www.nvvam.org |
Experience war from a soldier's intensely personal perspective at the only museum in the world that collects, preserves and displays creative works by those who served in the Vietnam War. More than 700 pieces representing virtually every artistic medium make up the intriguing permanent collection. Special exhibits and educational programs including evening and weekend painting classes are offered year-round. See website for exhibition schedule, events calendar, artist bios, and group discounts. Admission: $10 general, $7 students Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tree-lined historic street |
57 West Polk St Between Congress Blvd and Polk St Chicago, IL 60606 United States |
So called because this stretch of Dearborn once housed a variety of publishing houses, Printer's Row is now a collection of shops, restaurants and finely restored buildings. This is a pleasant place for a stroll, as the turn-of-the-century buildings recall a bygone era. Stop inside the Printer's Row Hilton if you can. The building was recently restored to its former glory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman coliseum sports and music center |
1600 South Lake Shore Drive Between South Lake Shore Drive and South Lake Shore Drive West Chicago, IL 60605 United States +1 312 747 1285 |
The Soldier Field Stadium was built in the 1920's as a memorial to American soldiers who had died in war. A world-class stadium, it is the home to the Chicago Bears football team. The stadium also hosts a varied number of events from concerts to bizarre events like tractor and truck pulls to ski-jumping off a 13-story platform. If you're in the area, check out the 250-foot granite wall sculpture in honor of the men and women who served in the American armed forces. The stadium conducts tours from 9a-5p, but only if prior reservations have been made. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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