Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago found its home on Michigan Avenue in 1893, and houses over 300,000 works of art within 10 viewing departments. The museum is open every day of the year with the exception Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; and Tuesdays are free admission day for all. The museum is open at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and closes at 4:30 p.m. with the exception of Tuesdays--closing time is extended to 8 p.m. On weekends the museum opens at 10 a.m. and is closed at 5 p.m. For further information, please call (312)443-3600.

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Center Stage Chicago
A guide to lodging, food, bars, music, dancing, literature, art and more in Chicago.

Chicago Landmarks
An alphabetical listing on the internet of many famous and historic Chicago landmarks.

City of Chicago Tourism
Complete guide to everything in Chicago.

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Exploring Chicago Museums
Descriptions and links to all Chicago museums.

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History and Architecture of Chicago IL in Vintage Postcards
This site is designed as a continuous tour of early 20th Century Chicago, but you may also go directly to a particular building or scene.

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John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
The 100-story John Hancock Center offers a stunning open-air view of Chicago at its 94th floor observatory. It offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Skyline and, on a clear day, four different states! The skydeck is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight; call (312)751-3681 for further information or visit the website link provided!

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MSN Chicago Sidewalks
MSN's guide to Chicago.

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Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Navy Pier was originally designed as a shipping and recreational facility and has evolved into a premiere family entertainment center. It also provides state-of-the-art meeting space perfectly suited for small-to-medium sized trade shows. Navy Pier is Chicago's #1 tourist destination drawing more than 8 million visitors annually. Admission is free; and further information can be obtained on the Navy Pier website or by calling (312)595-7437

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Six Flags Great America
542 N. Route 21; Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 249-4636
During the summer, visit Monday through Thursday to best avoid crowds. On weekends, Sunday is the least crowded day. Hours vary throughout the season, so call ahead or visit the website for a schedule of park hours. Arrive early at park opening and hit the most popular rides first to avoid waiting in longer lines!

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The Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
A good choice if you like astronomy. Enjoy a star show in its domed Sky Theater plus many interactive exhibits.

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The Field Museum of Natural History
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Houses history and ancient artifacts.

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The Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Features several fun and interactive exhibits as well as the Ominimax and IMAX theaters.

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The Sears Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
The once-tallest building in the world provides a spectacular view for miles.

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The Shedd Aquarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
The largest indoor aquarium in the world.

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