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Museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics, located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, and was the first planetarium in the United States

Restaurant awarded three stars from the Michelin Guide and is the only Chicago restaurant to retain a three-star status, Michelin's highest accolade

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the world with nearly 300,000 works of art

Park situated along 6 miles (9.7 km) of Lake Michigan shoreline, and connects Grant Park at 14th Street to Jackson Park

The Chicago "L" (short for "elevated") is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs in Illinois

18.5-mile-long partial shared use path located along the western shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago passes through and connects Chicago's four major lakefront parks along with various beaches and recreational amenities

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Multi-use public space on the south bank of the Chicago River, featuring bars, cafes and restaurants, and other amenities

Annual citywide celebration featuring the famous emerald-green river dyeing, a large downtown parade, Irish cultural traditions, live entertainment, and festive community events.

Preserved ornamental entrance arch from an 1893 architectural landmark, showcasing the distinctive design work of Adler and Sullivan and the legacy of the Chicago School of Architecture.

Restored Victorian home preserving the early years of a renowned American author through period furnishings, family artifacts, and guided historical tours.

Popular natural-history museum due to its extensive scientific-specimen and artifact collections and is one of the largest such museums in the world

Building designed as a single family home by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is renowned as the greatest example of Prairie School, the first architectural style considered uniquely American

Large historic garden cemetery where among the cemetery's 121 acres are the burial sites of several well-known Chicagoans

Large urban park located within the city's central business district, featuring Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus

551.5-acre park located on the South Side of Chicago, is one of the largest and most historically significant parks in the city

Replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

1,208-acre park situated along Lake Michigan on the North Side of Chicago, is the second-most-visited city park in the United States, behind Central Park

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Chicago public park on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, running through the southern portion of the University of Chicago campus

Park located in the Loop community area of Chicago and features a variety of public art has become the number one tourist attraction in the Midwestern United States

Public garden, and outdoor museum covering 1,700 acres, includes cataloged collections of trees and other living plants, gardens, and restored areas

Science museum featuring over 2,000 exhibits, displayed in 75 major halls

Over 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States

Archaeology museum exhibiting an extensive collection of artifacts related to ancient civilizations

The first model, planned industrial community in the United States

Museum displaying the prevailing design, architecture, and decorating tastes of Gilded Age America and the art nouveau era in permanent and special exhibitions

Gothic Revival chapel on the campus of the University of Chicago

Indoor public aquarium with its 5 million US gal aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world and today it holds about 32,000 animals

Historic Roman Catholic church featuring monumental Baroque-inspired architecture, ornate interior artwork, soaring domes, and regularly scheduled worship services.

Church designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is considered to be one of Wright's most important structures dating from the first decade of the twentieth century

Expansive nature preserve featuring woodlands, prairies, scenic overlooks, a waterfall, and a multi-use trail system popular for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife observation.

Historic Major League Baseball stadium known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard, distinctive architecture, and longstanding role in professional baseball.