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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- June 25, 2007
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| Chicago, Illinois |
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With attractions galore, Chicago is everyone's kind of
town. See all the famous sights, then see a show in the theater district or a
Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field. Culture buffs have a multitude of museums
to choose from. Families will find lots of fun at Navy Pier and beyond. You
can spend all day strolling through Hyde Park or shopping on the Magnificent
Mile. Along the way you'll discover vibrant ethnic and architectural
landmarks. From the top of the Sears Tower to the shores of Lake Michigan,
Chicago offers so much, visitors have to keep coming back for more.
Median income -- $38,625
Median house value -- $132,400
For more information visit www.choosechicago.com
or call 1-877-CHICAGO.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
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| Wrigley Field 773-404-2827
One of America's smallest, oldest and
best-loved ballparks. Wrigley Field is home to the Chicago Cubs. |
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| Navy Pier 312-595-PIER
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier offers
a unique collection of restaurants, shops and entertainment. On the Pier
is Chicago's Children's Museum, an IMAX Theater, Crystal Garden (an indoor
botanical garden), the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Smith Museum of
Stained Glass Windows, a permanent 150 foot-high Ferris wheel, a carousel,
an old-fashioned swing ride, 18-hole miniature golf course and the Skyline
Stage outdoor performance pavilion. |
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| Lincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2000
One of the last free zoos in the country.
You can see elephants, giraffes, rhinos, wild dogs, hissing cockroaches
and other native African wildlife. You can feed cows or meet goats at the
Farm-in-the-Zoo and enjoy a magical journey on the Endangered Species
Carousel. |
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| Sears Tower 312-875-9696
Get the best view of Chicago from one of
the world's tallest buildings and the tallest building in North America. |
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| Millennium Park 312-742-5222
Three square blocks of open lakefront
complete with a Ferris wheel, outdoor music pavilion and ice skating rink. |
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| Art Institute of Chicago
312-443-3600
This Classic Renaissance structure is
guarded by two bronze lions at the entrance and boasts one of the world's
greatest art collections. The trademark painting American Gothic lives
here. |
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| Shedd Aquarium 312-939-2438
There are recreated Amazon River and
Philippine coral reef environments. The newest exhibit, Wild Reef --
Sharks at Shedd, is one of the largest and most diverse shark exhibits
in North America. |
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| John Hancock Center 888-875-8439
Visit Chicago's third tallest building and
get more great views of Chicago from the 94th floor observatory. |
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| Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
888-893-7300
On the Navy Pier you'll find the city's
first full sensory maze, where surprises await you at every twist and
turn. Find your way through the mirror maze, walk through the spinning
tunnel and much more. |
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