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Hull House "Landmark Social Services Building"

Modeling after settlement houses in London, Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr built their "Hull House" in 1889 in what was then a poor, immigrant district of Chicago. Countless immigrants passed through its doors, learning English, citizenry, music, dance, art and a host of other skills, both for fun and practical reasons. Benny Goodman first picked up a by ptwo clarinet there and Clarence Darrow, another social reformer, often gave lectures. Today, Hull House is owned by the University of Illinois at Chicago and is open as a museum. Pass by late at night and you may spot the famous "Hull House Baby" peering at you from the third floor. Legend has it that the baby's father was a devil. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

+1 312 413 5353 www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull [email protected] 800 South , Chicago IL

Wrigley Field "A Cathedral of Baseball"

Wrigley Field is one of the country's oldest ballparks and also one of the prettiest. You won't find any Astroturf here because the fans would not allow it. The real grass is kept a lush green, and the ivy grows thick and heavy along the outfield walls. Now home to the , at one time the Chicago Bears football team played here. Even if you are aren't a by rexhammock sports fan, you will enjoy a visit to this stadium. There's enough sense of history to satisfy anyone looking for a slice of the past. Make sure to grab a hot dog and a beer before finding your seat to watch the ballgame. Don't have a ticket? You can try to get a free peek of the game at "The Knothole" - a 20-foot (6 meter) long rectangular opening on the side of the stadium. Don't forget to check out the statue of famed radio and television broadcaster outside.

+1 773 404 2827 chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/ 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL index.jsp

Roscoe Village "Lovely Neighborhood"

Nestled on the north side of Chicago, Roscoe Village is a beautiful and idealistic neighborhood. Situated along the Chicago river, this area was rebuilt and developed after the Great Chicago Fire destruction. This "village within the city" offers ample of options for dining and shopping for the whole family. Browse the red brick storefronts and take in the by trevorturk charming landscape, complete with mature trees lining the streets.

+1 773 327 5123 www.rvcc.biz/ [email protected] West Roscoe Street & North Damen Avnue, Chicago IL

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