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#33 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Science museum; Ship
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- 27 Nov 2009 "Incredible Museum"
- 14 Nov 2009 "Do it just for the U-505"
- 9 Nov 2009 "Worthwhile, if a bit dated"
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#42 of 515 attractions in Chicago
The neo-gothic tower's signature is the exterior collection of stones from other famous edifices, like the Parthenon, St. Peter's Basilica, Notre Dame, the White House and most recently, the Berlin Wall.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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- 6 Nov 2009 "Gothic"
- 25 Jul 2009 "Well worth a stop"
- 3 Jan 2009 "Surprise history in the city"
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#45 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Great place for water sports and biking.
Attraction type: Beach
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- 12 Jul 2009 "Great spot to people watch"
- 29 Jun 2008 "Relax and enjoy"
- 29 Nov 2009 "秋でしたが。"
Chicago's source of water (and means of disposal for treated sewage!), port access to the Atlantic via the Saint Lawrence seaway and summertiime playground. Many beaches in the city. Please heed...
Attraction type: Lake
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- 29 Nov 2009 "湖とは思えません"
Large cruise boat sailing from Navy Pier is a popular venue for corporate lunch and dinner cruises.
Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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#124 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Very popular neighborhood beach just beyond the northern terminus of Lincoln Park and the Lakeshore Dirve.
Attraction type: Beach
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- 23 Feb 2006 "Very Nice Beach"
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#131 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Lake Michigan is home to this 148-foot-long, schooner. The ship is docked at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Ship
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- 11 Oct 2009 "Horrible, Cheesy, Skip it!"
- 8 Oct 2009 "Great sail but don't bother trying to find coupons"
- 4 Oct 2009 "Tall Ship Windy"
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#158 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Beach
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- 16 Sep 2005 "Great times on a small beach"
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#176 of 515 attractions in Chicago
This day-tour company offers guided kayak and rowboat tours of Chicago.
Attraction type: River
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- 11 Jun 2007 "Kayak tour of Chicago architecture"
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#425 of 515 attractions in Chicago
I went on my first Spirit cruise on the fourth of July, it was a dinner cruise and i absolutley loved it. We got there early and were able to board early and ate the buffet right away before the...
Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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- 12 Aug 2009 "Best Thing We Did On Our Trip"
- 1 Jul 2009 "OMG --- The Worst!"
- 3 May 2009 "A BIG NO NO"
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