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#20 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Museum; Other
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- Jun 20, 2009 "Well-Worth a Visit"
- Dec 5, 2008 "Spectacular archeological collection"
- Sep 24, 2006 "Fantastic Museum"
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#35 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute.
Attraction type: Park; Other
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- Nov 7, 2008 "See the "Agora""
- Oct 18, 2007 "Now, the underappreciated spot in Chicago"
- Apr 16, 2007 "Nice outdoor area!"
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#39 of 515 attractions in Chicago
The museum contains three-dimensional laser photographs
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum
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- Jun 5, 2003 "Unique museum thrills"
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#42 of 515 attractions in Chicago
The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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- Nov 6, 2009 "Gothic"
- Jul 25, 2009 "Well worth a stop"
- Jan 3, 2009 "Surprise history in the city"
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A museum dedicated to African-American history, art and culture.
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- Oct 23, 2003 "A place to see but needs to be marketed better"
- Apr 15, 2002 "Not your usual museum"
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The largest commercial building in the world. First two floors are essentially a mall, and the rest is business offices.
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- Dec 8, 2006 "Secrets of the Merchandise Mart"
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