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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Important art museum (one of the larger ones in the US) combined with a well know art school.  New wing opening in 2009. Contains Seurat's famous Grand Jatte painting, Hopper's Nighthawks, and...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 506 attractions in Chicago

One of America's smallest, oldest, and best-loved ballparks, Wrigley is home to the Chicago Cubs.

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Other; Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Organization dedicated to Chicago Architecture provides numerous walking and boat tours as well as a gift shop.  Among the many tours they offer, some of the most popular are the boat trips on the...

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre; Tour; Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Visitors to Chicago's third tallest building can visit the 94th-floor observatory for a spectacular view of the city.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 506 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 506 attractions in Chicago

The word "oriental" in the name might confuse some.  The collection has nothing to do with China, Japan or India, but instead is a huge archelogical collection of objects from ancient Egypt...

Attraction type: Art gallery; History museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Mexican museum located in the Pilsen neighborhood.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies reopens in November 2007 in a new, environmentally sustainable facility that offers spectacular skyline, park, and lake views. Highlights include a display of over 1,000 objects from Spertus Museum's collection, changing special exhibitions, an interactive Children's Center, a Wolfgang Puck kosher café and a gift and bookshop. A diverse schedule of public programming includes lectures, performance, and film. Research facilities are available at the Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives.

Attraction type: Speciality museum; Other; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 506 attractions in Chicago

At this boutique that also sells books and clothing, the real star is the one-and-only, complete line of American Girl dolls.

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 506 attractions in Chicago

This upscale shopping district on North Michigan Avenue sparkles during the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring street sales, holiday music and entertainment.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Former site of the Chicago Public Libary, this lovely building is known for its exquisite Tiffany mosaics, especially in its performance venue, Preston Bradley Hall.  It provided changing exhibits...

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre; Theatre; Art gallery; Architectural building; Other; Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 506 attractions in Chicago

A ride to the top of North America's tallest building gives you a panoramic view of the architecture, neighborhoods and lake that make Chicago unique.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Chicago's historic Water Tower has been transformed into the city's official photo gallery.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Tourist/visitor centre; Landmark/point of interest; Mall
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 506 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Ethnically diverse Chicago neighborhood.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 506 attractions in Chicago

Chicago's top tourist attraction offers 50 acres of parks, gardens (beer and botanical), shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and a 150-foot Ferris wheel.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #49 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #52 of 506 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Antique shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 506 attractions in Chicago

The museum contains three-dimensional laser photographs

Attraction type: Speciality museum; Museum
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