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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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Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers

Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers
The final chapter for many books may be less than glamorous — molding away on a basement bookshelf, or tossed into a trash bin. But three Chicago artists are bringing new life to old books, reusing them or their beautiful covers for wall art, purses and even clocks.

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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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The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy

The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy
Some of comedy's biggest names honed their craft on the small stages of the historic Second City, which thrives in Chicago's Old Town.

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Chicago History Museum: where past, present collide

Chicago History Museum: where past, present collide
This history museum has a staggering 22 million historical American artifacts, including such treasures as Abe Lincoln's top hat and George Washington's suit.

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Field Museum: where history and culture collide

Field Museum: where history and culture collide
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History lets visitors explore dinosaurs, mummies, meteorites and peer millions of years into the past.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe
Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than three quarters of a million people annually.

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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet
Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca
The early 20th century Oak Park home and studio of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright shines light on the beginnings of modern design.

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Music Box Theatre: Modern films meet old Hollywood

Music Box Theatre: Modern films meet old Hollywood
Music Box Theatre, a 1920s Chicago landmark, takes moviegoers a world away, thanks to grand European décor and classic old-school glamor.

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