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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe
Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than three quarters of a million people annually.

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Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all

Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all
Chicago's Baha'i House of Worship is a wondrous site for worshipers and visitors — a majestic domed temple that's just 30 minutes from downtown, but looks like a relic from another time and place.

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Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo

Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo
Symphony Center offers two Chicago attractions in one visit — one architectural, one musical. Daniel Burnham, one of the city's most notable architects, designed the Beaux Arts building. Within, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the greatest in the world, graces its stage.

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The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.

The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.
The Swedish American Museum Center is the anchor in Andersonville, one of the city's most culturally rich and vibrany neighborhoods. The museum is a great starting point if you're planning a day-long escape.

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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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Historic Pullman is packed with railway past

Historic Pullman is packed with railway past
The Historic Pullman District of Chicago offers great history about railroading, labor and community living in the late 1800s.

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Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness

Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness
This Oak Park attraction boasts authentic memorabilia - including letters, diaries and photos - from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly

At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly
Explore other worlds and then some at The Adler Planetarium, the nation’s first planetarium. It's perfectly situated on Lake Michigan and offers a host of ever-changing shows on everything from cosmic collisions to spectacular 3-D presentations.

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Buckingham Fountain: a jewel on the Chicago Lakefront

Buckingham Fountain: a jewel on the Chicago Lakefront
The Buckingham Memorial Fountain in Grant Park is a jewel of the Chicago lakefront. By day or night, the fountain is a spectacular sight.

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Chicago's Sears Tower: a serious work of architecture

Chicago's Sears Tower: a serious work of architecture
More than just the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Sears Tower boasts a Calder sculpture, moderately priced restaurants and a sweeping view of the city from the 99th floor.

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