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- Adler Planetarium
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TOP 10 CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS
So you're coming to Chicago. Excellent choice. Now where to? You could stay forever and never see everything. For starters, here's a list of must-see favorites. Because if you haven't been to "The Bean" let's be honest... you really haven't been to Chicago.
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WELCOME
Welcome to Chicago, the city that feels like home. Here we have a little something for everyone. You can visit world-class museums, dine at one of our many Michelin-star restaurants or catch a show in one of over 200 theaters. No matter what you love to do, you’ll feel right at home doing it here.
