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Architecture River Tour
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Chicago White Sox Baseball Game at Guaranteed Rate Field
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What to do in South Side
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University of Chicago
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Chicago, a top university in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
This large, interactive museum contains a coal mine and World War II submarine among its many attractions.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Walk around the campus at Illinois Institute of Technology during your visit to Chicago. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Jackson Park
Jackson Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

Robie House
Witness the simple beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs in a Chicago house that epitomizes a popular American style of architecture.

McCormick Tribune Center
You can find out about the history of Chicago when you stop by McCormick Tribune Center. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Rate Field
Catch an event at Rate Field during your trip to Chicago. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of Chicago Medicine
Though University of Chicago Medicine might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chicago while you are here.
Ida B Wells House
You can find out about the history of Chicago with a stop at Ida B Wells House. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art scene.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in South Side

Hyde Park
Art and history abound in this architecturally impressive and leafy neighborhood between Washington Park and the shores of Lake Michigan.

Chinatown
If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like Chinatown Gateway and Chinese American Museum of Chicago. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Cermak-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Bridgeport
Well-liked for its restaurants and churches, Bridgeport is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center, and jump on the metro at Halsted Station (Orange Line) to get around the city.

Bronzeville
Travelers choose Bronzeville for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station or Indiana Station and check out top sights like Lake Michigan.

Douglas
Visitors often come to Douglas for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Michigan and McCormick Tribune Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station.

Armour Square
Take time in Armour Square to visit attractions like Rate Field and Andrew Foster Historic Marker. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Sox-35th Station to see more of the city.
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