Chicago Illinois Entertainment Guide
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Chicago EntertainmentChicago has many wonderful tourist attractions; from some of the world?s finest museums to some of the nation?s best examples of historical architecture. Chicago is also a world-class shopping destination. Unique shops, boutiques, and bargain stores can be found in most of Chicago?s neighborhoods. The Magnificent Mile on the North Side of Chicago has more of the exclusive boutiques and department stores like Lord and Taylor and Saks.Sports are immensely popular in Chicago and the city boasts five professional sports teams, including two baseball teams. Music is also a popular pastime in Chicago with jazz and blues popular favorites of the locals. Downtown / The Loop The historic Auditorium Building in a 4,000 -seat theater is currently used for touring Broadway musicals. Auditorium Building and Theater 50 E. Congress Parkway 312.922.2110 The world famous Art Institute of Chicago has one of the most important Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections in the United States. Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Avenue 312.443.3600 www.artic.edu Originally built in 1897 as Chicago?s first public library, the Chicago Cultural Center is now a showcase for performing, visual, and literary arts. Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street 312.744.2400 The oldest surviving theater in Chicago, the Chicago Theatre has been restored to its original opulence. Chicago Theatre 175 N. State Street 312.443.1130 North Side Partially rebuilt after The Great Fire of 1871, the Romanesque-style St. Michael?s Church Has stained glass, murals, and a bell tower adorned with a four-face clock and five bells. St. Michael?s Church 1633 N. Cleveland Avenue 312.642.2498 One of Chicago?s oldest cultural institutions, the Chicago Historical Society has more than 20 million documents and objects relating to Chicago?s history. Chicago Historical Society 1601 N. Clark Street 312.642.4600 www.chicagohs.org The Lincoln Park Zoo is the nation?s oldest zoo and one of the last free zoos in the country. It is open 365 days a year. Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N. Cannon Drive 312.742.2000 www.lpzoo.com The museum of Contemporary Art has an extensive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists. Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Avenue 312.280.2660 www.mcachicago.org This 3,000 ft. long and 400 ft. wide pier was once used by the Navy as a pilot training center. Since the pier?s 1995 renovation, the pier is host to a carnival with a 15-story Ferris wheel, a food court, and boat dock. Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue 800.595.PIER or 312.595.PIER www.navypier.com Second City has launched the careers of some of today?s best comedians. Second City Comedy Club 1616 N. Wells Street Ride the fastest elevator in North America to the observatory at the top of the John Hancock Center for a breath taking view of Chicago. The Hancock Observatory 875 N. Michigan Avenue 888.875.VIEW or 312.751.3681 Near South Side The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum has one of the finest astronomical collections in the world, as well as a virtual reality theater, spectacular light shows, and hands-on exhibits. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive 312.322.STAR www.adlerplanetarium.org In 1927, Buckingham Fountain was dedicated as the world?s largest decorative fountain and is today still one of the most impressive sights in Chicago with a spray that reaches 150 ft. Buckingham Fountain Grant Park 312.742.7529 Chicago Public Library is the largest public library building in the world and holds more than 7 million books and periodicals. Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street 312.747.4252 Spread over 9 acres, this museum is one of the world?s great natural history museums with features such as the Underground Adventure, a Mammoth Bone Hut, and a reconstruction of a 4,400 year-old Egyptian tomb. Field Museum of Natural History Roosevelt Road at Lake Sore Drive 312.922.9410 www.fmnh.org Civil rights and women?s suffrage leader, Ida B. Wells-Barnett lived in this house from 1919 to 1931. Ida B. Wells-Barnett House 3624 S. King Drive The John G. Shedd Aquarium houses nearly 8,000fresh and saltwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. John G. Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive 312.939.2438 www.shedd.org South Side This museum houses collections and exhibits pertaining to the history of African Americans. DuSable Museum of African American History 740 E. 56th Place 773.947.0600 www.dusablemuseum.com One of Chicago?s most popular tourist attractions, the huge Museum of Science and Industry emphasizes the scientific and technological achievements the 20th century with more than 800 exhibits and 2,000 interactive displays. Museum of Science and Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive 800.468.6674 773.684.1414 www.msichicago.org On the campus of the University of Chicago is the Oriental Institute which houses one of the world?s major collections of Near Eastern art. Oriental Institute Museum 1155 E. 58th Street 773.702.9521 www.oi.uchicago.edu Completed in 1909, the Robie House is considered one of Frank Lloyd Wright?s finest works. Robie House 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue 773.834.1847 This limestone and brick chapel, named for John D. Rockefeller, has elaborate carvings and intricate stained glass windows. Rockefeller Memorial Chapel 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue 773.702.2100 Professional Sports Teams Chicago Bears ? Football Soldier Field 847.295.6600 Chicago Bulls ? Basketball United Center 312.455.7000 Chicago Cubs ? Baseball Wrigley Field 773.404.2827 or 800.843.2827 Chicago White Sox ? Baseball Comiskey Park 312.674.1000 Chicago Blackhawks - Hockey United Center 312.455.7000 Written by Carolyn Cagle for Travel USA®, Copyright © 2003
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