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Hull House Museum

Making the World a Better Place: the Story of Hull-House and Jane Addams

Hull-House Museum showcases the works of Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr, and several other prominent philanthropists and activists. Learn the stories behind these women and the house itself. In the late 1800s, wealthy Americans toured Europe. It was the cosmopolitan thing to do. For many, it was a shopping trip, and today’s museums are filled …

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Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest conservatories in the United States. It features permanent and temporary plant exhibits in nearly four and a half acres under glass. The Garfield Park Conservatory was built between 1906 and 1907 and was designed by Jens Jensen. At the time, conservatories featured plants that were potted, and …

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Aerial view of Grant Park, photo courtesy Choose Chicago

Grant Park: the Making of Chicago’s Front Yard

Find out why it took over a century and several lawsuits to create this Chicago centerpiece.

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Field Museum of Natural History

February Free Days at the Field Museum for Illinois Residents

Photo courtesy the Field Museum If you’re looking for free days at the Field Museum of Natural History, you’re in luck! One of the best museums in the country is free for the entire month of February for Illinois residents. Admission for a family of four would normally be around $80, so this is quite …

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Field Museum of Natural History

Free Museum Days in Chicago

Save a bundle by visiting Chicago museums for free.

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Museum Campus and downtown Chicago

AMAZING Free Things To Do in Chicago

The number of free attractions, museums, and things to do will blow your mind.

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Santa at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Everything you need to know about the unofficial kickoff to the holidays in Chicago.

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Clarke House Museum is considered Chicago's oldest house. Learn the story behind this 1836 Greek Revival home.

Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Clarke House Museum, Chicago’s Oldest House

The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.

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Seven Luxurious Places to Watch the Chicago Air and Water Show

If you’re going to watch the 2019 Chicago Air and Water Show you don’t have to fight the crowds for blanket space. Instead, make plans to elevate your experience with a buffet on the beach, a picnic in the sky, or a rooftop away from the fray. Below, seven luxurious places to watch the Chicago Air …

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Chicago Botanic Garden fountain

Chicago Botanic Garden: Everything You Need to Know

The Chicago Botanic Garden is an oasis in the northern Chicago suburb of Glencoe. The 385-acre attraction features over 2.5 million plants that represent nearly 10,000 varieties.

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German steins at the Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago

Tips to help you LOVE Christkindlmarket Chicago (and Wrigleyville & Milwaukee)

Find out everything you need to know before you visit this holiday tradition.

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Adler Planetarium, one of the top tourist attractions in chicago

Adler Planetarium: Everything You Need to Know

Chicago’s Gateway to the Stars

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