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Foundation Architecture Cruise

[caption id="attachment_22361" align="alignright" width="400"] Chicago Foundation Architecture Cruise Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Foundation Architecture Cruise One of the most exciting yet insightful things your group can do while in Chicago is the Foundation Architecture Cruise, a TripAdvisor selection for one of the Top Ten Tours in the United States. Locals and tourists alike call this the…
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Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory [caption id="attachment_39491" align="alignright" width="425"] Garfield Park Conservatory Credit City of Chicago Photo COurtesy of Choose Chicago[/caption] Welcome to the Garfield Park Conservatory, one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the nation. This Central Park Avenue park and conservatory is oftentimes referred to as ‘landscape art under glass’, the entire 2…
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United Center

United Center If you are a Chicago Bulls or Chicago Blackhawks fan then this is the stop for you, the massively celebrated United Center the proud home of both teams. This indoor sports arena is located on Madison Street in the Near West Side, the entire arena holding up to 23,5000 guests at once. This…
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Charnley-Persky House Museum

Charnley-Persky House Museum The James Charnley-Persky House Museum is an early modern architectural marvel, a pivotal piece of American architecture that was created by none other than Louis Sullivan and his draftsman, a young Frank Lloyd Wright. Located at North Astor Street within Chicago's Gold Coast, this National Historic Landmark today serves as the Headquarters…
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John T Glessner House

John T Glessner House The John J Glessner House, otherwise known as the Glessner House Museum, is a highly important 19th century Chicago residence, the oldest building in the whole city! Located on Prairie Avenue, Glessner House provides guests with some of the most authentic city histories in the form of architecture, culture, and economics.…
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Chicago Greektown

Chicago Greektown Culture, history, sightseeing, shopping, and great eating all in one, how could you not make time for this stop? Chicago’s Greektown is one of the most entertaining and culturally enlightening neighborhoods to explore, a Halsted street community known for its Hellenic history, authentic foods and festivals, and unique shopping.  Within the confines of this…
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Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago One of the leading opera companies in the United States, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, performs regularly at your group’s next spot, the Civic Opera House. Chicago’s Lyric Opera is a seriously well-known opera company, using this spectacularly lavish venue to put on some of the most musically powerful performances in…
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago [caption id="attachment_39501" align="alignright" width="425"] University of Chicago Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Chicago and it’s surrounding metro area is an absolute hotbed of renowned‘ intellectual destinations’, an urban park dotted with blossoming academic and research institutions throughout. The University of Chicago, in particular, is one of the most highly regarded private research institutions in…
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International Museum of Surgical Science

International Museum of Surgical Science The International Museum of Surgical Science is one of the best medical museums in the world, the only museum devoted to surgery in all of North America. This Lake Shore Drive museum sparkles on the Gold Coast as a really unique and educational hidden gem, the center holding over 7,000…
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Illinois Holocaust Museum

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Another highly culturally enlightening place to visit in Chicago is the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, located in Skokie. The motto of this museum is powerful and sobering at the same time, stating ‘Remember the Past, Transform the Future’. There is a powerful spirit of dedication to both…
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