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mall food court, foodlife offers a wide range of nonchain food
stations at affordable prices. See p. 66.
•
The Village
(71 W. Monroe St.;
&
312/332-7005
): Eating at
this Chicago landmark is like taking a trip back in time, from
the so-tacky-they're-cool twinkling “stars” embedded in the
ceiling to the vintage waiters (some of whom look like they've
been working here since the place opened in 1927). See p. 55.
5 The Best Museums
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Art Institute of Chicago
(111 S. Michigan Ave.;
&
312/443-
3600
): Internationally known for its French Impressionist col-
lection, the Art Institute can also transport you to Renaissance
Italy, ancient China, or any number of other worlds. See p. 86.
•
Field Museum of Natural History
(Roosevelt Rd. and Lake
Shore Dr.;
&
312/922-9410
): The Field can easily entertain
for an entire day. Exhibits include ancient Egyptian mummies,
a full-size Maori meetinghouse, and stuffed figures of the noto-
rious man-eating lions of Tsavo. See p. 97.
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John G. Shedd Aquarium
(1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.;
&
312/
939-2438
): Sure, you'll find plenty of tanks filled with exotic
fish, but the Shedd is also home to some wonderful large-scale
re-creations of natural habitats. See p. 98.
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Museum of Science and Industry
(57th St. and Lake Shore
Dr.;
&
800/468-6674
): Although the exhibits promote scien-
tific knowledge, most have an interactive element that makes
them especially fun for families. Some of the classic exhibits—
the underground re-creation of the coal mine and the World
War II German U-boat—have been attracting crowds for gen-
erations. See p. 104.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
(951 Chicago Ave.,
Oak Park;
&
708/848-1976
): The Midwest's greatest architect
started out in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, and his
house—now a museum with guided tours—gives a firsthand
look at his genius and his influence. See p. 111.
6 The Best Nightlife Experiences
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Getting the Blues:
Here, in the world capital of the blues,
you've got your pick of places to feel them, from the touristy
but lively atmosphere of Kingston Mines in Lincoln Park to the
roadhouse feel of Buddy Guy's Legends. See “The Music
Scene” on p. 156.
