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.
Marshall Field Jr. Mansion
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This site is one of the great scandals of the Gilded Age. It was built by Marshall Field, the richest and most powerful man in Chicago, for his son. In 1905, th...
Masjid Al-Faatir
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Masjid Al-Faatir is the largest of Chicago's Mosques. Founded by Boxing World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and his manager Jabir Herbert Muhammad (son of Elijah Muhammad) in 1987. It was later re...
Maya Polsky Galllery
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Maya Polsky Gallery, opened in 1989 by Maya Polsky the gallery boasts international contemporary art as well as artwork by local artists. Highlights include fig...
McCormick Place
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Prices and hours vary by event. Parking $16, regardless of time spent. Mayor Richard J. Daley believed firmly — as his son, Mayor Richard M., does after him — in total, ruthless domination...
McGill Mansion
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Easily mistaken for a French Castle, this mansion was built in 1893 for the Scottish McGill family, which founded the famous Montreal University of the same name. The mansion was converted into 34 con...
Metropolitan Correctional Center
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While not very tall, this 1975 brutalist structure is one of the most distinctive and curious in the Chicago skyline. As its name suggests, it is a vertical pri...
Millennium Park
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- City: Chicago
Millennium Park, based in the Loop community on Michigan Avenue is a public park host to array of indoor as well as outdoor activities for the family. The park features Pritzker Pavilion, an outdoor c...
Monadnock Building
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Named appropriately for a mountain in New Hampshire, the Monadnock was the last tall building to be supported by its own walls (not a metal frame, although the 1893 addition by Holabird & Roche do...
Montrose Beach
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Uptown got short-changed when it comes to beaches compared to its neighbors on the north and south, but this is what's there, a short walk east on Wilson. One bonus: it's officially Dog Friendly. The ...
Multikulti
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Multikulti is a collaborative avantgarde multi-cultural arts venue. Hosting jam sessions, live music, film screenings and an art gallery, the 3,500 sq/ft facility includes an office / multimedia produ...
Muntu Dance Theatre
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Muntu is an innovative and highly acclaimed Chicago dance company, which performs energetic interpretations of African and African-American dances and music. This location, their headquarters, is comp...