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the nearby
Rookery
(
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)
to see Frank Lloyd Wright's handiwork in the
atrium.
most-visited attractions. The lion statues out front make a classic keepsake photo.
here
). It's housed in the Reliance Building, which was the precursor to modern sky-
scraper design; Capone's dentist drilled teeth in what's now room 809. Just west,
Picasso's
Untitled
sculpture, created by Mr Abstract himself, is ensconced in
Daley Plaza. Baboon, dog, woman? You decide. Then go north on Clark St to Jean
Dubuffet's
Monument with Standing Beast
, another head-scratching sculp-
ture.
Walk east on Randolph St through the theater district. Pop into the
Chicago
Cultural Center
(
Click here
)
to see what free art exhibits or concerts are on. Now
go north on Michigan Ave and cross the Chicago River. Just north of the bridge
that spawned the Curse of the Cubs: the tavern's owner, Billy Sianis, once tried to
enter Wrigley Field with his pet goat. The smelly creature was denied entry, so Si-
anis called down a mighty curse on the baseball team in retaliation. They've stunk
ever since.
Activities
Tucked away among Chicago's 580 parks are public golf courses, ice rinks, swimming
pools and more. Activities are free or low cost, and the necessary equipment is usually
Cycling
Riding along the 18-mile lakefront path is a fantastic way to see the city. Bike rental
companies listed here also offer two- to four-hour tours ($35 to $60, including bikes) that
cover themes like the lakefront, beer and pizza munching, or South Side sights (highly
recommended). Booking online saves money. The
Active Transportation Alliance
(
www.activetrans.org
)
lists groovy bike events around town.
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