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Field Museum of Natural History
Roosevelt Rd. and Lake Shore Dr
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, Illinois Map
Distance: 1.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought... Read More

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John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr
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Distance: 2.0 Miles (from destination center)
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The Shedd is a city treasure -- and the... Read More

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Art Institute of Chicago
At Adams St
111 S. Michigan Ave
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Distance: 2.5 Miles (from destination center)
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You can't (and shouldn't) miss the Art... Read More

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Wendella Sightseeing Boats
Departing from Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. (on the north side of the river at the Wrigley Building)
400 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois Map
Distance: 3.0 Miles (from destination center)
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Wendella is the granddaddy of Chicago... Read More

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave
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Distance: 3.2 Miles (from destination center)
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For the first 20 years of Wright's career,... Read More

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Chicago from the Lake
Departing from Ogden Slip adjacent to River East Plaza (formerly North Pier) at the end of E. Illinois St
435 East Illinois St
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Distance: 3.3 Miles (from destination center)
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This company runs two types of cruises: a... Read More

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Oak Street Beach
Oak Street (1000 North) and Lake Michigan
1000 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611 Map
Distance: 3.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This is Chicago's most famous beach and the... Read More
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Lincoln Park Zoo
At Fullerton Pkwy
2200 N. Cannon Dr
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Distance: 4.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Museum of Science and Industry
57th St. and Lake Shore Dr
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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Distance: 5.4 Miles (from destination center)
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Even if you don't plan on spending the day... Read More

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Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60613 Map
Distance: 6.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: One of the country's oldest ballparks, this... Read More
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