Whether it’s the Ballet, baseball, stunning architecture, world-class museums, beautiful theatres or gourmet restaurants, Chicago has them all; in fact, it’s a city which provides something for every traveler. There are very few cities that make better use of summer than Chicago, when locals shake off the winter blues and enjoy till the very last drop of summer fun. From amazing street festivals to picnics in the park to hitting the beach, there’s a host of things to do in Chicago.
Hollywood Beach
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Although the beach earned its original name (Hollywood Beach) from being at the end of Hollywood Avenue, the Lake Shore Drive high-rises in the background give this nice, long beach a slightly Miami l...
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Open for visits Saturday from 11:00-16:00. Orthodox church in Ukrainian Village, designed by Louis Sullivan in 1903. It was funded in part by Czar Nicholas II; ...
Horner Park
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Based at the intersection of Montrose and California Avenues, Horner Park is the largest park on the North Side. Along with playing a prominent role in the Irving Park neighborhood, it boasts various ...
Jack E. Boucher Hotel Florence
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The Hotel Florence, named after Pullman's favorite daughter, is the most splendid building in the district. It was built in 1881 to accommodate visitors from all over the United States and Europe who ...
Hyde Park Art Center
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The oldest alternative art venue in the city is dedicated to the visual arts, usually has several contemporary exhibits running at any given time, and frequent ...
Ida B. Wells House
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The home of Ida B Wells, prominent African-American civil rights activist and suffragette, founder of the Black Womens' movement, and founding member of the NAACP, lived here from 1919–1929....
Illinois Centenary Memorial Column
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Not a sight to seek out, but it’s hard to miss — this column was erected in 1918 to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Illinois’ statehood...
Illinois Institute of Technology
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This IIT is a national and technological research university that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering. It provides world-renowned programs...
Illinois-Indiana State Line Boundary Marker
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- City: Chicago
An Obelisk marking the State Line between Illinois and Indiana near Lake Michigan just south of Calumet Park and beach along ...
IMAX Movie Theater
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Showtimes begin from 10:00-20:00 and tickets starts from $9-$15. Both Hollywood movies and IMAX films are shown on the six-story movie screen here....
International Museum of Surgical Science
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Operated by the International College of Surgeons, International Museum of Surgical Science highlights the complete hist...
Isidore Heller House
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One of Frank Lloyd Wright's earliest distinctive buildings (1897), often credited as the turning point in his early career when he shifted towards the Prairie S...
