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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close
This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free

Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free
Within the Chicago Cultural Center you will find music, dance, art exhibits, lectures and readings by some of the nation’s finest writers -- and it's all free

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca
The early 20th century Oak Park home and studio of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright shines light on the beginnings of modern design.

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Chicago's Sears Tower: a serious work of architecture

Chicago's Sears Tower: a serious work of architecture
More than just the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Sears Tower boasts a Calder sculpture, moderately priced restaurants and a sweeping view of the city from the 99th floor.

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Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun

Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun
The first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.

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The Art Institute of Chicago: greatness up close

The Art Institute of Chicago: greatness up close
A day at the Art Institute of Chicago will bring you up close to some of the greatest paintings in history, from Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" to examples of Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."

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The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.

The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.
The Swedish American Museum Center is the anchor in Andersonville, one of the city's most culturally rich and vibrany neighborhoods. The museum is a great starting point if you're planning a day-long escape.

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Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close

Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close
This city zoo is considered one of the best in the country, with massive indoor habitats and more than 200 acres of entertainment.

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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price
This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe
Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than three quarters of a million people annually.

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