Chicago Attractions
Chicago Attractions: Museum of Contemporary Art (220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Located in the center of the downtown area, this museum offers a wonderful look at modern pieces of art. www.mcachicago.org The Art Institute of Chicago (111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603) In the heart of the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago landmark museum showcases artwork from around the world, through many periods of time. www.artic.edu Adler Planetarium (1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) This lakefront museum has a variety of exhibits centering around space, science, and the world around us. www.adlerplanetarium.org Shedd Aquarium (1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) This aquarium is a great family museum with live marine mammal shows and hands on exhibits. www.sheddaquarium.org The Field Museum (1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) The museum features exhibits that cover a vast array of subjects from dinosaurs to DNA. www.fieldmuseum.org Chicago Children’s Museum (700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Set right in the center of Navy Pier, this museum offers a hands on experience for kids and is a great way to explore the city. www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org Lincoln Park Zoo (2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614) A free neighborhood zoo with many outdoor animal habitats. www.lpzoo.org Millenium Park (55 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) From dining to mini golf to concerts, Millennium Park has it all. You can play or just relax with a stroll through its picturesque grounds. www.millenniumpark.org Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Home to the Chicago Children’s museum, a variety of restaurants, shopping, a beer garden and various other points of interest, Navy Pier is a beautiful way to experience the waterfront.
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