Breeze into the Windy City and you’ll find non-stop fun, world-class museums and sights you won’t see anywhere else.

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NAVY PIER

Located right on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is home to the Chicago Children's Museum, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, an IMAX theater, and unique shops and restaurants. Find outdoor fun with the 15-story Ferris wheel, an old-fashioned carousel, tour boats, the Skyline Stage and fireworks.

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MAGNIFICENT MILE SHOPPING

Power shoppers grab their wallets and head for North Michigan Avenue, one of the ritziest retail stretches in the world.

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MILLENNIUM PARK

This wondrous 25-acre park is a showplace for the arts. Catch an outdoor concert at the dazzling Jay Pritzker Pavilion, designed by architect Frank Gehry. See live music and dance at the Harris Theater. Then stroll the grounds and discover the reflective sculpture “Cloud Gate” (called “the Bean” by locals);  the “Crown Fountain,” featuring projected images of Chicagoans who playfully spurt water; and the cutting-edge “Lurie Garden.”

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LINCOLN PARK ZOO

One of the oldest zoos in the country (opened in 1868), and it's free! Experience country life right in the middle of the city at the Farm-in-the-Zoo, get up close and personal with a gorilla in the new Regenstein Center for African Apes, greet the newest arrivals at the Pritzker Family Children's Zoo and paddle along the lagoon in a swan boat.

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SEARS TOWER

Get a panoramic view of Chicago from the top of the nation's tallest building. Check out the interactive exhibits, multi-language computer kiosks that highlight city landmarks and high-powered telescopes for a bird's-eye view.

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HANCOCK OBSERVATORY

You'll get one of the best views of Chicago and Lake Michigan from the 94th-floor Hancock Observatory. Take a self-guided audio Sky Tour, then step onto the Skywalk, an open-air viewing deck located 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile.

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MUSEUM CAMPUS

The Museum Campus is a scenic 57-acre lakefront park that connects three of Chicago's most popular destinations: the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, The Field Museum and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Spend the day whale-watching, exploring ancient Egypt and gazing at the stars. 

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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

One of the world's leading art museums houses works by some of the greatest artists in history, ranging from Monet to Warhol. See an extensive collection of French Impressionist paintings, fine and decorative arts from around the world, photography, textiles and more. Don't miss the Museum Shop.

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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

Have fun learning about science and technology at this hands-on museum. Popular attractions include the underground Coal Mine, awesome Omnimax Theater and an actual Boeing 727 that recreates a cross-country flight in just seven minutes!

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CUBS / WHITE SOX PARKS

Chicago is a big sports town, so it's no surprise that it's also home to two major league baseball teams. Cheer the Chicago Cubs on the North Side and the Chicago White Sox on the South Side.

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BLUES CLUBS

Chicago finds joy in singing the blues. From Blue Chicago to Buddy Guy's Legends to the House of Blues to Kingston Mines to Rosa's Lounge, there is no shortage of blues music clubs in Chicago. Whether you’re looking to experience the history of blues giants like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, or just want to enjoy some great music, you’ll find (and hear) it all over the city.

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