THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO ARTS & CULTURE KEY A =ADA Compliant F =Family-Friendly Art Institute of Chicago Loop 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600 artic.edu Visit the only museum in the world to be consistently top-ranked by TripAdvisor. Children under 14 are free. A F Charnley-Persky House Gold Coast 1365 N. Astor St. 312-915-0105 charnleyhouse.org Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gold Coast residence are offered at noon on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Chicago Architecture Center Loop 111 E. Wacker Dr. 312-922-3432 architecture.org Free exhibitions and adult and youth learning opportunities offered daily. A 320-square-foot scale model of Chicago offers a new perspective on the city. A F Chicago CityPASS Purchase online or from participating attractions 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 citypass.com/chicago Save 50% or more on premium admission to the city’s top five attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium. Buy online or at CityPASS attractions. F Chicago Cultural Center Loop 78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316 chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. A F Chicago History Museum Lincoln Park 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600 chicagohistory.org Chicago begins here. Ride the first ‘L’ car, discover The White City, and become a Chicago-style hot dog. Kids 12 and under are free. A F Chicago Maritime Museum Bridgeport 1200 W. 35th St. 773-376-1982 chicagomaritimemuseum.org Walk through Chicago’s maritime history, including French fur trading, Great Lakes schooners, WWII on the lakefront, and modern commercial freighters. F Chicago Sports Museum Magnificent Mile Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Level 7 312-202-0500 chicagosportsmuseum.com The Chicago Sports Museum houses unique memorabilia and game-used treasures. Admission: $10 adults, $6 children and seniors, free for children under 3. A F City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower Magnificent Mile 806 N. Michigan Ave. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. F Clarke House Museum South Loop 1827 S. Indiana Ave. clarkehousemuseum.org Tours of the Clarke House, an 1836 Greek Revival-style home, shows middle-class life in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. A F MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827 adlerplanetarium.org South Loop The Adler Planetarium, America’s first planetarium, features immersive sky shows, engaging exhibitions, exciting events, and special lectures. A F American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave., 312-374-8790 americanwritersmuseum.org Loop This cultural gem features innovative and dynamic state-of-the-art exhibitions. Named Illinois’ Best Attraction by USA Today . A F Adler Planetarium ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY 61
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