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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium brings you...
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium brings you eye-to-eye with more than 32,000 aquatic animals - from whales to snails, tarantulas to turtles, angelfish to zebra sharks!
We enjoyed the Shedd Aquarium. The belugas were our favorite, and it was nice to be able to see them so close. The dolphin show was ok, but not spectacular. We liked the... read more
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72 reviews
6 attraction reviews
38 helpful votes
Great combination of local music in one of the best aquariums in the United States. Perfect way to spend a late summer evening.
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14 reviews
12 attraction reviews
We enjoyed the Shedd Aquarium. The belugas were our favorite, and it was nice to be able to see them so close. The dolphin show was ok, but not spectacular. We liked the penguins and the amphibian exhibit too. Definitely worth seeing, especially with the City Pass.
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104 reviews
28 attraction reviews
39 helpful votes
It is a nice place to visit! You can see may different shows and also if you want to see other different attractions in Chicago, buy a city pass. There is also an attraction where you can touch the fish, it´s funny (make sure to wash your hands, otherwise you´ll smell like fish all day...LOL).
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15 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Awesome place. Expensive to get in though and at busy times the attractions are booked put. Great souvenir shop though and parking around $20
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20 reviews
15 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes
We have been to many aquariums but I think this one was a little better. I loved the animal show!!!!
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30 reviews
11 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes
We were fortunate to just happen to be there on Senior Day. Our entry was free and we got a $10 coupon for food at a food vendors. Well designed Aquarium with a good variety of aquatic displays. Got to be up close to the stingrays but not as many as when we went to Sea World in Florida. Our...
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185 reviews
32 attraction reviews
34 helpful votes
This was amazing. Cannot express how awesome this experience was for us. We have a 4.5 yo and a 9 mo and they had a blast. So many things to do its a full day activity or at least 3/4 of day. Buy your tickets online and select the shows you want to go. We did sea monsters 4d and...
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24 reviews
17 attraction reviews
12 helpful votes
There is nothing special about this aquarium and I fail to see what the hype is all about. We have visited many aquariums throughout the world and this falls into the average range in terms of the exhibits and ambiance. Customer service is non-existent - most of the employees look bored and are completely indifferent. It does not reflect well...
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23 reviews
10 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes
Visiting the shed is for all ages, locals or tourists. The shed is a must stop for me and my friends when we're in town, especially when it's a rainy or cold day.
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22 reviews
6 attraction reviews
82 helpful votes
Great to visit the wide displays of aquarium life from around the world. Great setting for kids.We took a water taxi from Navy Pier to get here and that's a fun way to see the waterfront and get to the Shed. Some of the display glass was quite "mucky" on the outside and needed a good cleaning but overall we...
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