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Things to do in Chicago

The Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier—that’s just the start of things to do in the Windy City.

Latest Midwest Living Reviews: Things to Do in Chicago

Chicago Children's Theatre
"An itinerant group of wonderful productions found a...
The Museum of Broadcast Communications
"With the help of audio, video and familiar relics, this...
Up Comedy Club
"Open in 2012, Second City's newest venue offers great...
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
"It's magic, from the moment you walk into the gilded-...
Cirque Shanghai
"An affordably priced and wildly entertaining show of...
Graceland Cemetery
"Founded in the 1860s and open for "tombstone tours,...
National Hellenic Museum
"The National Hellenic Museum celebrates the cultural...
Chicago Bridges Tour
"The seasonal, boutique walking tour of Chicago's...
Pritzker Military Library
"The Pritzker Military Library doubles as a compact museum...
Poetry Foundation
"The Poetry Foundation's contemporary center attracts...

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