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1. Beaches and Parks

Under development since a 1990s road building project allowed for the development of a pedestrian walkway along the Chicago River, the Chicago Riverwalk is still an effort under development. The... more
- 23 Reviews
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2. Architecture & Public Art (outdoor)

If you're in the University of Chicago area, have a look at this massive concrete sculpture (it was originally supposed to be carved in granite). It dates from 1915, sculptor Lorado Taft (whose... more
- 78 Reviews
- 116 Photos
3. Neighborhoods-other

Everyone who loves jazz runs to the Green Mill and Andy's. A lesser known place with some really good acts (and usually low cover) is Jazz Showcase in the South Loop. It's easy to get to by either the... more
- 48 Reviews
- 71 Photos
4. Suburban delights

Willowbrook Park, a unit of the Forest Preserves of DuPage County is a wonderful oasis in this urban area. The rehabilitation center houses numerous animals For more pictures see my marsh, and rehab... more
- 38 Reviews
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5. Museums

Formerly The Mexican Fine Arts Museum it's reach is now national. The museum developed from a small project in the Pilsen/Little Village area of Chicago to a major cultural player in the region. It is... more
- 29 Reviews
- 42 Photos
6. Oak Park/Frank Lloyd Wright

Maher may have inspired with, or competed with Frank Lloyd Wright, both of which featured this style of Prairie home in late 1800's. This home was built in 1897, and is on 217 Home Ave, Oak Park. It... more
- 21 Reviews
- 34 Photos
7. Bahai Temple

The Bahai is an independent religion founded in Iran more than 100 years ago. Nowadays it is practiced by more than 5 million people throughout the world. Bahai followers believe that God revealed... more
- 6 Reviews
- 7 Photos
8. Cemeteries

Last visit June 2011 We did this tour with the Architecture Foundation the 1st time we went and it was a bit heavy on the architecture and a bit light on the history of the people buried here. A... more
- 11 Reviews
- 16 Photos
9. Chicago Botanic Gardens

I love the Botanical Gardens! It is absolutely beautiful and soul-soothing. I definitely recommend the Japanese gardens. It is free to go, but if you are driving then you have to pay for parking.... more
- 8 Reviews
- 14 Photos
10. Hyde Park/Washington Park

If you have time it's worth a trip out and a wander round the central part of the university campus, and to see the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel (see tip). I'm intrigued by the mock-ancient building... more
- 14 Reviews
- 32 Photos
11. Eating & drinking

Rainbow Cone This place has been around for 70+ years and its history is as rich as its flavorful ice cream. You will see long lines of families extending from one end of the block to the other just... more
- 13 Reviews
- 24 Photos
12. Festivals

Every summer, Grant Park is host for a free outdoor classic movie festival on Tuesday evenings. More information is on the official City of Chicago webpage below. I have not been to one of these yet,... more
- 8 Reviews
- 10 Photos
13. Ravinia Park

Experience a concert under the stars at Ravinia. Ravinia consists of an amphitheatre and lawn where people of Chicago and the North Shore go to hear classical music, jazz and pop concerts. Attendees... more
- 4 Reviews
- 5 Photos
14. Tours

I highly recommend going on Chicago Detours' indoor walking tour of the Loop (www.chicagodetours.com). It has a real educational angle that teachers would love, and it digs into most main points of... more
- 5 Reviews
- 3 Photos
15. Prairie Avenue

I did like this place. Not so much because it's the oldest building in Chicago (1836) but because of its setting. Clarke House is rather lovely, with a timber frame and a 'Parthenon'-style entrance.... more
- 5 Reviews
- 11 Photos
16. Pullman

Pullman is something of a cross between a lower middle class neighborhood, and a preserved historical district. It is a living neighborhood that was originally a separate city built by the Pullman... more
- 4 Reviews
- 4 Photos
17. Theater & Music

Lots of people come to Chicago to see the touring Broadway shows. And not to knock it, but that's not the real Chicago theater experience. Broadway theater tours hit lots of big cities (and they're... more
- 9 Reviews
- 8 Photos
18. Garfield Conservatory

Last Visit February 2008 for the Chocolate Festival Garfield Park is on the west side of Chicago, the surrounding area is a little rough but it is worth the trip over to the area to see the Garfield... more
- 4 Reviews
- 10 Photos
19. Libraries

On one of my jaunts in Chicago while waiting for a VT Meeting/Dinner to begin, I spent time in the Lincoln Square area checking out the beautiful, huge Conrad Sulzer Regional Branch Library. This... more
- 6 Reviews
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20. Chicago's First Bascule Bridge

I have taken the quoted information below from other sources, so won't take credit for the original text. However, as I was going through my Chicago pictures I... more
21. Second Presbyterian Church: an absolute joy!

I chanced upon a leaflet which led me to this church. It was clearly a journey I was 'meant' to take, for not only was the church open on the day I was in... more
22. Find the Chagall....

I rather like the 'Four Seasons' mosaic by Marc Chagall which you can find in the plaza underneath Chase Tower.I like the numerous figures to be found doing... more
23. Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Located on the south side of the University of Chicago campus a little more on the east side then the west side is the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Open each... more
24. Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

In the heart of the University of Chicago campus is the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. It is a neo-Gothic masonry (no structural steel) chapel donated to the... more
25. Robie House

The Robie House is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's best known houses. It is now a museum and located on the University of Chicago campus. It is open for tours, but... more
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