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#12 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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- 3 Jan 2009 "Surprise history in the city"
- 30 Aug 2004 "You're going to walk past it anyway--so take a look!"
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#39 of 506 attractions in Chicago
The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is the best place to visit while you are in Chicago. They have many exhibits and lots of things for kids to do. If you are going to visit the Chicago Museum...
Attraction type: Science museum; Ship
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- 23 Jun 2009 "Lots of Exhibits"
- 17 Jun 2009 "How is this not rated higher than #51??"
- 1 Jun 2009 "Harry Potter Exhibition was AMAZING! Want to go see it again!"
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#62 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Great place for water sports and biking.
Attraction type: Beach
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- 29 Jun 2008 "Relax and enjoy"
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#74 of 506 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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- 7 Jul 2009 "Take another tour"
- 22 Sep 2007 "Best way to cruise the harbor"
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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#114 of 506 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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#159 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Beach
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- 16 Sep 2005 "Great times on a small beach"
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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#171 of 506 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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#434 of 506 attractions in Chicago
I don't know why people are so stupid and write hurtful reviews about this cruise. From what they said about the Spirit of Chicago, for me it's the total opposite. There's NOTHING I hate about this...
Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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- 1 Jul 2009 "OMG --- The Worst!"
- 3 May 2009 "A BIG NO NO"
- 11 Nov 2008 "I <3 the Cruise!"
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