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Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows - Chicago
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
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Architecture & Public Art (outdoor) (71 Reviews - 93 Photos)

  1. Erie On The Park Condominiums by deecat
  2. 191 North Wacker Drive by deecat
  3. Soldier Field - impressive whether old or new! by Bwana_Brown
  4. McCormick Place Convention Center by Bwana_Brown
  5. Monument to the Northern Migration by dlandt
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Neighborhoods-other (47 Reviews - 71 Photos)

  1. Lincoln Square's Architectural Gem by deecat
  2. Neighborhoods-Humboldt Park by Dabs
  3. Neighborhoods-Uptown by Dabs
  4. Neighborhoods-Lincoln Square by Dabs
  5. Neighborhoods-Wicker Park by Dabs
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Suburban delights (45 Reviews - 51 Photos)

  1. Berwyn is an Interesting Town... by deecat
  2. Way, Way, WAY off the beaten path.... by pedersdottir
  3. More than just Northwestern..... by pedersdottir
  4. The Leaning Tower of Niles by pedersdottir
  5. The Leaning Tower by dlandt
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Museums (32 Reviews - 36 Photos)

  1. Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, Navy Pier by deecat
  2. Museum of Science & Industry by Bwana_Brown
  3. Examine a German U-Boat up-close by Bwana_Brown
  4. National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum by dlandt
  5. Chicago History Museum by Dabs
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Beaches and Parks (20 Reviews - 32 Photos)

  1. Montrose Dog Beach by Etoile2B
  2. Take advantage of the Forest Preserves by shekaago
  3. Lawrence Dog Park (Puptown) by Etoile2B
  4. A day at the beach by goingsolo
  5. On Lincoln Pond by goingsolo
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Oak Park/Frank Lloyd Wright (17 Reviews - 17 Photos)

  1. Daytrip-Oak Park by Dabs
  2. Oak Park by Gina54
  3. Tour Wright's First Home by Pawtuxet
  4. The home of Frank Lloyd Wright by Pawtuxet
  5. Influence of Wright by Pawtuxet
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Hyde Park/Washington Park (16 Reviews - 27 Photos)

  1. Neighborhoods-Hyde Park by Dabs
  2. Rockefeller Chapel by meteorologist1
  3. Site of first nuclear chain reaction by meteorologist1
  4. The Statue of Time by dlandt
  5. Walking through the University of Chicago campus by Jefie
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Eating & drinking (15 Reviews - 19 Photos)

  1. The Vienna Bakery by shekaago
  2. home made Ice Cream by mjd74
  3. Get a real West Side BBQ Grill by mjd74
  4. Billy Goat Tavern by littlesam1
  5. Switzerland in Illinois by garridogal
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Cemeteries (11 Reviews - 16 Photos)

  1. Rosehill Cemetery by CoAir13
  2. Rosehill Cemetery's Highest Memorial by deecat
  3. Couch mausoleum by Dabs
  4. Rosehill Cemetery by yooperprof
  5. Graceland-grave of George Pullman by Dabs
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Bahai Temple (9 Reviews - 8 Photos)

  1. Lotus Blossom on the Lake by pedersdottir
  2. The Bahai Temple, Wilmette by midnight_mike
  3. Baha,i House of Worship by SnoopySue
  4. The Baha'i House Of Worship... by malyshka
  5. The Bahai Temple in north... by DoctorDon
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Chicago Botanic Gardens (9 Reviews - 15 Photos)

  1. Chicago Botanical Gardens by ani10881
  2. Daytrip-Chicago Botanic Garden by Dabs
  3. Chicago Botanic Gardens by jmhenry1123
  4. Chicago Botanic Garden by meteorologist1
  5. This is in the Walled English... by londonlover
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Festivals (9 Reviews - 10 Photos)

  1. Christkindlmarket by keida84
  2. Busker Fest (August) by Jim35
  3. Visit Christkindlmarket a... by dzni
  4. Old Town Arts Festival by TRimer
  5. If your visiting Chicago... by denver662
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Theater & Music (9 Reviews - 8 Photos)

  1. Local Music Scene by ChicagoGuy
  2. Music Box Theater 3733 N.... by jozwitch
  3. Music with the Animals by TRimer
  4. Sweet Home Chicago- City of the Blues by TRimer
  5. I'm still discovering things... by Don_Bodie
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Libraries (7 Reviews - 7 Photos)

  1. One of the Largest Neighborhood Libraries by deecat
  2. Newberry Library by Dabs
  3. Harold Washington Library by rmdw
  4. Plenty of culture for all !! by shrimp56
  5. Gargoyles that read by shrimp56
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Ravinia Park (5 Reviews - 5 Photos)

  1. Ravinia Festival by deecat
  2. Ravinia by TRimer
  3. Ravinia Festival by Etoile2B
  4. Ravinia Concerts by andreaarp
  5. wine and dine under the stars by bunsoy7

Garfield Conservatory (5 Reviews - 10 Photos)

  1. Garfield Conservatory by rmdw
  2. Garfield Conservatory by Dabs
  3. Garfield Conservatory (Chihuly... by mayasmin
  4. Garfield Conservatory by queensgirl
  5. Garfield Park Conservatory by sunshine9689

Pullman (4 Reviews - 4 Photos)

  1. Pullman Historical District by dlandt
  2. Pullman Historic District by deecat
  3. Neighborhoods-Pullman by Dabs
  4. The Pullman Historic District by yooperprof

Tours (4 Reviews - 3 Photos)

  1. Eli's Cheesecake Factory tour by Dabs
  2. Chicago Hauntings Tours: Chaotic & Boring by madalaine
  3. The walking architecture tour... by Trillgirl
  4. Take the el by stevewall

Prairie Avenue (3 Reviews - 3 Photos)

  1. Neighborhoods-Prairie Avenue district by Dabs
  2. Prairie Historical District by dlandt
  3. The Oldest House in Chicago by dlandt
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