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1 Adler Planetarium

Chicago’s Adler Planetarium is great place to take the kids during the day, but admittedly a little on the pricey side. However the spectacular view of the skyline is an absolute must-see, particularly for out-of-towners. The...

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Address: 1300 South Lake Shore Drive
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2 Chicago History Museum

Located near the North Side, the Chicago History Museum is hands-down one of the most interesting and enjoyable museums in Chicago. With two floors full of interactive videos, tours, and engaging exhibits, the Chicago History Museum is perfect for...

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Address: 1601 N Clark St
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3 Field Museum

The Field Museum of Chicago with its great collections, it's one of the more interesting places to visit to Chicago.

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Address: 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr
Chicago
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4 Museum of Contemporary Art

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art houses a museum, a cafeteria, a learning center and an impressive gift store. The gift store is two stories and is a great place to find a unique gift or a great coffee table book....

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Address: 220 E Chicago Ave
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5 Museum of Contemporary Photography

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Photography, located in the South Loop neighborhood, is a small venue featuring a wide array of work from a variety of contemporary photographers. The space is small, but they utilize it well. The...

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Address: 600 S Michigan Ave
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6 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, with its butterfly haven and many educational exhibits, is the perfect place to take kids. Adults with an interest in the natural worlds will also find the museum a pleasant place to spend an...

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Address: 2430 N Cannon Dr
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7 The Art Institute of Chicago

The institute contains works from classic and contemporary art. Its collection comprises: the greco-roman antiquities, Chinese and Japanese art, Indian art, pieces form central America, painting and European sculpture of the Middle Age.

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Address: 111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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    2/8/2012
    Overall rating: 8
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