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Music Box Theatre: Modern films meet old Hollywood
Music Box Theatre, a 1920s Chicago landmark, takes moviegoers a world away, thanks to grand European décor and classic old-school glamor.

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Harold Washington Library: much more than books

Harold Washington Library: much more than books
Modern architecture meets culture and history at the Harold Washington Library Center — listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest public library building.

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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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Field Museum: where history and culture collide

Field Museum: where history and culture collide
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History lets visitors explore dinosaurs, mummies, meteorites and peer millions of years into the past.

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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs

Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all

Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all
Chicago's Baha'i House of Worship is a wondrous site for worshipers and visitors — a majestic domed temple that's just 30 minutes from downtown, but looks like a relic from another time and place.

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Historic Pullman is packed with railway past

Historic Pullman is packed with railway past
The Historic Pullman District of Chicago offers great history about railroading, labor and community living in the late 1800s.

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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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Chicago History Museum: where past, present collide

Chicago History Museum: where past, present collide
This history museum has a staggering 22 million historical American artifacts, including such treasures as Abe Lincoln's top hat and George Washington's suit.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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