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1. Oriental Institute Museum
Near the midpoint of University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute houses one of the world's major collections of Near Eastern art. Although...
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- Nile Expert Tip: If you are looking to find something a little off the beaten path, this southside gem is just what you...
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2. The Smart Museum of Art
The University of Chicago's fine-arts museum looks rather modest, but it packs a lot of talent into a compact space. Its permanent collection of...
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3. St. James Cathedral
- Parts of this cathedral date back to before the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Most of the church, however, was gutted in the blaze, but the walls... read more
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4. Cloud Gate
- This popular sculpture in Millennium Park has become a landmark of Chicago's cityscape. Ever since the public first glimpsed the then-unfinished... read more
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5. Oak Street Beach
- With so many beaches to choose from in Chicago, make sure to put this one at the top of your list. There is plenty of room for lounging, playing... read more
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6. Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago's architecture is world famous. Luckily, the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers first-rate guided tours to help visitors understand...
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7. Bike Chicago
- Grab a friend, rent a bike or in-line skates and sweat your way though Chicago. You may trek the 18-mile lakefront or choose any of the other scenic... read more
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8. Garfield Park Conservatory
- The Garfield Park Conservatory is often referred to as "landscape art under glass" and is one of Chicago's best kept secrets. Off the beaten path,... read more
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9. DuSable Museum of African-American History
- Located in Chicago's famous Hyde Park, the Dusable Museum of African American History, founded in 1961, is named after a black Haitian fur trader... read more
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10. Wrigley Field
- Take me out the ball game! Major League Baseball's second oldest active major league ballpark, Wrigley Field, is loved just the way it is by baseball... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- Whether during the blustery winter or humid summer, every day offers something exciting to explore in Chicago. There is history, world-renowned architecture, top-notch theater, and even plenty of outdoor adventures during the warmer months. Start your visit taking in downtown (the Loop), with the must-see museums and famous landmark buildings, and then venture to the northern neighborhoods to shop local boutiques and catch a Cubs game. Leave enough time to head south of the Loop to visit more unique art museums and up-and-coming neighborhoods. The only problem will be seeing all this mega metropolis holds in just one visit.
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