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Starved Rock Lodge
Whether it be for fall leaf-peeping or a long drive for breakfast, Starved Rock Lodge offers a peaceful reprieve.

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Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness

Ernest Hemingway Museum: A glimpse into greatness
This Oak Park attraction boasts authentic memorabilia - including letters, diaries and photos - from one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Grant Park Music Fest: a symphony under the stars.

Grant Park Music Fest: a symphony under the stars.
Founded in 1934 as a way to uplift spirits of Chicagoans during the Great Depression, The Grant Park Music Festival celebrates its 75th season.

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Historic Pullman is packed with railway past

Historic Pullman is packed with railway past
The Historic Pullman District of Chicago offers great history about railroading, labor and community living in the late 1800s.

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At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly

At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly
Explore other worlds and then some at The Adler Planetarium, the nation’s first planetarium. It's perfectly situated on Lake Michigan and offers a host of ever-changing shows on everything from cosmic collisions to spectacular 3-D presentations.

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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs

Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park

Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park
Chicago's Great America and Hurricane Harbor deliver on thrills, spills and entertainment at this whopping 320-acre theme and water park .

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House of Blues brunch feeds soul and appetite

House of Blues brunch feeds soul and appetite
The House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch is a celebration of art, food and music that shouldn't be missed.

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Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close

Brookfield Zoo: "barless" habitats brings animals up close
This city zoo is considered one of the best in the country, with massive indoor habitats and more than 200 acres of entertainment.

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