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Chicago History Museum: where past, present collide
This history museum has a staggering 22 million historical American artifacts, including such treasures as Abe Lincoln's top hat and George Washington's suit.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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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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Lincoln Park Zoo: a world of wildlife just steps from downtown

Lincoln Park Zoo: a world of wildlife just steps from downtown
Just steps from downtown Chicago, you can find exotic wildlife from around the world at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Founded in 1868, it is home to more than 1,100 animals — and it remains one of the nation's only free zoos.

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Redmoon Theater: sparse company in a rich setting

Redmoon Theater: sparse company in a rich setting
There's puppetry and pageantry when the curtain goes up at Redmoon Theater.

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Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise

Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise
Upscale stores, restaurants, hotels and culture converge in the beautiful expanse of downtown Chicago known as the Magnificent Mile.

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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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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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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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