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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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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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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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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price
This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Millennium Park: former eyesore now a sight for sore eyes

Millennium Park: former eyesore now a sight for sore eyes
The downtown Chicago recreation area offers music, art and outdoor beauty with a decidedly modern bent.

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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet
Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

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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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price

Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price
The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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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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Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground

Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground
This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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