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Chicago - Historic sites


Things to Do: Historic sites

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Chicago Food Planet offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours through Chicago’s most delicious, historic neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, we provide a non-touristy, local experience so you feel like a native Chicagoan. Our guided, narrated food tours include mouth-watering food tastings from specialty shops and ethnic eateries and an insider’s view of Chicago -- the rich history, treasured architecture, dazzling entertainment offerings, and neighborhood restaurants. Although walk up traffic is accepted, reservations are suggested.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Large historic conservatory (primarily indoor but some outdoor displays) located near an el stop in Garfield Park, one of the cities largest parks.  Conservatory is operated by the Chicago Parks...

Attraction type: Garden; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Well-known and iconic monument located in Daley Plaza in the Loop.

Attraction type: Statue
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Historic company town built for the employees of the Pullman Railroad Car company is now a neighborhood on the Far South Side of Chicago.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #59 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Frank Lloyd Wright'€™s Robie House sparked a revolution in residential architecture whose influence still reverberates today. Designated by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 10 most significant structures of the 20th century, this American treasure is celebrated as one of Chicago's most important works of art. The home is regarded as a Prairie style masterpiece and a modern architectural icon. Enjoy guided tours of the museum and historic neighborhood.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #68 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Early-established Chicago cemetery located somewhat off the beaten tourist path on the South Side.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #73 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Historic and well-known Chicago cemetery located near Wrigley Field.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #81 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Very large and very old cemetery located in the far northern portion of the city.  Many graves of famous people.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #102 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Mission; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #136 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Large outdoor sculpture is a late work of Dubuffet and is located neat the Thompson Center.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #141 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Statue
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #155 of 514 attractions in Chicago

This cemetery dates to 1877 and is notable for its entrance resembling a Czech castle and its many unusual monuments and statuary.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #212 of 514 attractions in Chicago

This architecturally grand building is a haven for out-of-state Elks.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #219 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #255 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Monument; Statue
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #258 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Only remaining mausoleum from Chicago's original public cemetery.  It was closed and many of its graves were moved after the Chicago Fire to allow for expansion of the newly reconstructed city.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #266 of 514 attractions in Chicago

Claus Oldenburg's monument , this baseball bat-shaped sculpture is located on the Near West Side on the grounds of the Social Security Building.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Monument
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #271 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #289 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Mission
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #290 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Attraction type: Historic site
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