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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- June 5, 2006
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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 neighborhoods 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.chicago.il.org
or call 1-877-CHICAGO (1-877-244-2246).
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| The Top 9
Attractions in Chicago |
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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
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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 park), 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. With the collapse of the
World Trade Center Towers, the Sears Tower is now the tallest
North American building -- again. |
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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 American Gothic painting 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 the city 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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