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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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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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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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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all

Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all
Chicago's Baha'i House of Worship is a wondrous site for worshipers and visitors — a majestic domed temple that's just 30 minutes from downtown, but looks like a relic from another time and place.

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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price
This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price

Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price
The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close

Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close
This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo

Symphony Center/orchestra: a classic combo
Symphony Center offers two Chicago attractions in one visit — one architectural, one musical. Daniel Burnham, one of the city's most notable architects, designed the Beaux Arts building. Within, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the greatest in the world, graces its stage.

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Millennium Park: former eyesore now a sight for sore eyes

Millennium Park: former eyesore now a sight for sore eyes
The downtown Chicago recreation area offers music, art and outdoor beauty with a decidedly modern bent.

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