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Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Live demonstrations provide a fascinating experience at this blacksmith shop, with anvils and fire pokers glowing red hot and bending to the might of the hammer.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.

This small zoo in the center of Chicago is perfect for small children and parents looking for a quiet, leisurely stroll — and some impressive animals!

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

A dynamic village and suburb of Chicago with shopping centers, comedy clubs and a restaurant where you can watch medieval jousts. 

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

The university campus of this lakeside city contains many of its cultural treasures, while a canal meanders through the adjoining green parks.

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront  entertainment district.

Run by veterans, this museum has a personal touch with its range of photos, videos and uniforms that trace the history of modern wars and the soldiers fighting them.