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.
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...
Jackson Park Beaches
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There are better beaches further north and further south, but if you're here and want to get a swim in, Jackson Park's two beaches are fine — 57th St Beac...
Jackson Park Golf Course
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Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Charges for Monday-Friday $22.75, Saturday and Sunday $25.75. 18 holes of golf and a driving range, all in the middle of Jack...
Japanese American Service Committee
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A social services agency for the Chicago Japanese community with occasional exhibits of interest, such as a collection of photos and art relating to internment ...
dougclow John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Home to a massive collection of marine life from throughout the world, among the very best you'll ever see. The Pacific Northwest-themed Oceanarium features ott...
John Rath House
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Nestled among the mansions of Logan Boulevard, this 1907 Prairie School house by George Maher makes a nice contrast with its elegant lines and lack of Euro mish-mash....
Johnny's Ice House
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If one of the local hockey teams inspires you to strap on skates, Johnny's Ice House offers ice skating year-round for people of all experience levels, and the Chicago Blackhawks occasionally stop by....
Juneway Terrace Beach
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This is it: you've reached the end of Chicago, and it's a nice one, with lots of green space and a fun jump down to the sand. Daredevils can swim for freedom to...
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It looks like a Byzantine style mosque, but that minaret is actually a smokestack for this synagogue. The building was built in 1924 for the reform Isaiah Israel congregation, which later merged with ...
Ken Saunders Gallery
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Ken Saunders Gallery, based within steps of one another along Superior Street in River North is home to city's largest glass art display. The highlights of the ...
Krause Music Store
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Built in 1922, this was the last commission of legendary architect Louis Sullivan. The beautiful terra-cotta facade was restored in 2006. It currently houses a design studio....
