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- 20 Jun 2009 "Well-Worth a Visit"
- 5 Dec 2008 "Spectacular archeological collection"
- 24 Sep 2006 "Fantastic Museum"
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#35 of 515 attractions in Chicago
Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute.
Attraction type: Park; Other
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- 7 Nov 2008 "See the "Agora""
- 18 Oct 2007 "Now, the underappreciated spot in Chicago"
- 16 Apr 2007 "Nice outdoor area!"
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#39 of 515 attractions in Chicago
The museum contains three-dimensional laser photographs
Attraction type: Speciality museum; Museum
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- 5 Jun 2003 "Unique museum thrills"
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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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A museum dedicated to African-American history, art and culture.
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- 23 Oct 2003 "A place to see but needs to be marketed better"
- 15 Apr 2002 "Not your usual museum"
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The largest commercial building in the world. First two floors are essentially a mall, and the rest is business offices.
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- 8 Dec 2006 "Secrets of the Merchandise Mart"
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