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Chicago Cubs
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Baseball & Softball Clubs
1060 W Addison St Ste 1
Chicago,
Illinois 60613
(773) 404-2827
You cannot go wrong attending a Cubs game. It is an experience from start to finish. Amazing...
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You cannot go wrong attending a Cubs game. It is an experience from start to finish. Amazing atmosphere, picturesque setting (if you're the sort that appreciates cityscapes), and an incredibly loyal fanbase. I lived in Chicago for 4 years and one of my most favorite things about that wonderful city is the experience Wrigley and the Cubs provide 81 days out of every year. Do yourself a favor and go if you get the chance.
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Field Museum
Category:
Museums & Galleries
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
(312) 922-9410
The Field Museum is more than a storehouse for biological and historical items; it's a place to...
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The Field Museum is more than a storehouse for biological and historical items; it's a place to learn without feeling like you're being instructed. The exhibits are really well put together, from shoes to dinosaurs.
Be sure to see the King Tut exhibit, open through January 2007. Admission extra.
City Pass saves you 50% on regular admission.
A good trip for families, friends and, of course, school groups.
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Adler Planetarium
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
(312) 922-7827
I think this is one of the cooler places to visit when in Chicago but it often gets overlooked for...
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I think this is one of the cooler places to visit when in Chicago but it often gets overlooked for some reason - probably because it is so close to the other more 'well known' sites in the city.
The shows they put on are really neat here - you lay back and gaze up at the domed ceiling and watch the show.
The other exhibits are really cool to see, too!
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Shedd Aquarium John G
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60601
(312) 692-3277
The shed aquariam is an awesome place. You will find every type of fish here. It is pretty...
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The shed aquariam is an awesome place. You will find every type of fish here. It is pretty interesting. It is a great place to take the kids. They will surely enjoy themselves. However, you cannot spend too long here. It does get kind of boring after looking at fishes all day. I found the dolphins and whales to be the best site. The fee for admission is pretty reasonable. I find it not to be too pricey or cheap. I would suggest everyone to go here. It can be prety exciting and fun.
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I like to take visitors to the John Hancock Observatory, in a building that is a Chicago icon and...
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I like to take visitors to the John Hancock Observatory, in a building that is a Chicago icon and an example of progressive structural engineering and design. There are excellent views of the city and Lake Michigan. There is even an “open-air” area where you can stand outside and feel the winds whip through you, though you are fenced in and will not tumble to the ground.
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Navy Pier
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
(312) 791-7000
Come take a stroll here in the summer and you will enjoy it so much. There's a stop for a free...
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Come take a stroll here in the summer and you will enjoy it so much. There's a stop for a free trolley near where I work, so in the summer time I love to hop onto the trolley and take a ride over to Navy Pier. There's lots of places to eat at and you can grab a quick lunch and stroll the pier and enjoy great views of the city and the lake. They have little shops here too that sell very unique items that you won't find anywhere else. I'm not a fan of this place during the winter time, because I find it a bit chilly, but there is always the IMAX theater, which is indoors and well insulated.
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a...
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The MCA has many unique offerings, the current one being Andy Warhol (until June, I think). But a few years ago they had an amazing exhibit focused on Mies Van der Rohe. For such a small space, the MCA manages to offer stellar works and extremely cohesive exhibits.
There is also a theater space at the MCA, as well as a farmer's market during the summer months, typically one day during the week.
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Village Cycle Center
Category:
Bicycle Dealers
1337 N Wells St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 751-2488
Village Cycle Center is huge -- I have not be able to find a bigger bike store in Chicago...
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Village Cycle Center is huge -- I have not be able to find a bigger bike store in Chicago (although, they advertise that they are the largest bike store in the nation). When I first wanted a bike, I did a lot of price comparisons and visited many stores, and found Village to be the most helpful and had decent pricing. You can find cheaper bikes, you're not likely to find the same level of service.
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Village Cycle Center
Category:
Sporting Goods
1337 N Wells St.
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 239-6273
I replaced my 20 year old Trek road bike last fall, working off of the year end sales sheets. ...
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I replaced my 20 year old Trek road bike last fall, working off of the year end sales sheets. Working with my somewhat limited budget, Bill S. took the time to fit me to several bikes on the floor . He took the time to analyize my riding requirements and helped me choose the right bike. (07' Trek 1500) I then loaded up pedals, shoes and aero bars. All of this came in under the retail price of the bike!
This took about 2 1/2 hours start to finish (bike, shoes, pedals, etc.). After a burger next door while they assembled my bike, Bill spent 20 more minutes fitting me and my aerobars to my bike.
I wasn't rushed nor pressured. I drove in from the suburbs specifically because of their inventory list.
Spring's arrival has finally provided more riding time. The bike is great, the buying experience was genuine, and I didn't burn up too many wife points by buying on sale!
Pros: Great selection: Year end sales inventory on line
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A great place to take your Children, I use to go all the time when I was a child and have often...
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A great place to take your Children, I use to go all the time when I was a child and have often took my Grandchildren when we lived in Chicago, A place I will go again and again every time I visit Chicago. This is what they have for the Children.
Inventing Lab
Dinosaur Expedition
Play Maze
Tree House Trails
Artabounds Gallery
and much more.
It has 3 floors of awesome, interactive learning adventures from toddlers to 10 yr olds.
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Celebrate your birthday at Chicago Children's Museum!
Amazing art activities, awesome add-ons and affordable party packages make birthdays at Chicago Children’s Museum truly memorable! Your guests will celebrate in style in our festive, private party rooms—and enjoy all-day admission to explore the museum’s three floors of hands-on fun!
Come check it out, here's the link
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org/visit.cfm
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