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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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Lincoln Park Zoo: a world of wildlife just steps from downtown

Lincoln Park Zoo: a world of wildlife just steps from downtown
Just steps from downtown Chicago, you can find exotic wildlife from around the world at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Founded in 1868, it is home to more than 1,100 animals — and it remains one of the nation's only free zoos.

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Evanston's Piccolo Theatre: Literally On The Fast Track.

Evanston's Piccolo Theatre: Literally On The Fast Track.
Highly acclaimed for its productions and location, Piccolo Theatre is located in a working train depot.

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Field Museum: where history and culture collide

Field Museum: where history and culture collide
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History lets visitors explore dinosaurs, mummies, meteorites and peer millions of years into the past.

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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price

Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price
The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free

Chicago Cultural Center: music, art, lectures and more - all free
Within the Chicago Cultural Center you will find music, dance, art exhibits, lectures and readings by some of the nation’s finest writers -- and it's all free

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground

Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground
This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet
Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Historic Pullman is packed with railway past

Historic Pullman is packed with railway past
The Historic Pullman District of Chicago offers great history about railroading, labor and community living in the late 1800s.

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