TOURS & ATTRACTIONS KEY Museum of Science and Industry Hyde Park 57th Street and Lake Shore Dr. 773-684-1414 msichicago.org The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Explore a WWII German submarine and manipulate a 40-foot tornado, along with many other dynamic hands-on activities. A F Navy Pier Streeterville 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5300 navypier.org A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theatres, restaurants, and attractions. A F Poetry Foundation River North 61 W. Superior St. 312-790-7070 poetryfoundation.org Poetry is a place in downtown Chicago at the Poetry Foundation, publisher of POETRY magazine, an independent literary organization dedicated to poetry. SafeHouse Chicago River North 60 E. Ontario St. 312-313-1007 safehousechicago.com Chicago’s [unconfirmed] entertainment, bar, and spyfood headquarters is a covert world of missions and espionage entertainment…if you can find it. A F Skydeck Chicago Loop 233 S. Wacker Dr. 312-875-9696 theskydeck.com Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360-degree views spanning four states and 50 miles. From 1,353 feet up, the glass ledges look straight down. A F Swedish American Museum Andersonville 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-8111 swedishamericanmuseum.org A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture. F The University of Chicago Hyde Park 915 E. 60th St. 773-702-8360 visit.uchicago.edu Tour the campus, learn about the university’s storied history, and view the aesthetic landscape where both classic and modern architecture abound. A =ADA Compliant F =Family-Friendly S =Seasonal Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Northwest Suburbs 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg 847-310-1513, 888-935-6878 medievaltimes.com/chicago.aspx Surrender to an age of bravery and honor, and witness epic battles of steel and steed, during our exciting show. F Millennium Park Loop 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-1168 millenniumpark.org The sky’s the limit when hosting an event in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Millennium Park is the perfect location for your high-profile events. A F Museum of Illusions Loop 25 E. Washington St. 215-901-3377 chicago.museumofillusions.us Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will enjoy more than 80 exhibits that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. BEACHES/ GARDENS/PARKS The 606 Bucktown/Wicker Park 1801 N. Milwaukee Ave. the606.org Run, walk, or bike along this 2.7-mile elevated trail and park system, a former rail line set above city streets that spans four Chicago neighborhoods. Buckingham Fountain Loop Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy. 312-742-4847 chicagoparkdistrict.com/ parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light, and water show that runs from dusk until 11 p.m. through the end of fall. F S Centennial Fountain & Water Arc Streeterville 300 E. McClurg Ct. 312-751-6633 mwrd.org Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight, with shows on the hour from May 1–Oct 1. A F S Garden of the Phoenix 50 choosechicago.com CITY OF CHICAGO
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