South Elgin Attractions. South Elgin Tourism and kids attractions

The Art Institute of Chicago: greatness up close
A day at the Art Institute of Chicago will bring you up close to some of the greatest paintings in history, from Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" to examples of Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."

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Harold Washington Library: much more than books

Harold Washington Library: much more than books
Modern architecture meets culture and history at the Harold Washington Library Center — listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest public library building.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe
Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than three quarters of a million people annually.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: A modern architecture mecca
The early 20th century Oak Park home and studio of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright shines light on the beginnings of modern design.

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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy

The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy
Some of comedy's biggest names honed their craft on the small stages of the historic Second City, which thrives in Chicago's Old Town.

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Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers

Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers
The final chapter for many books may be less than glamorous — molding away on a basement bookshelf, or tossed into a trash bin. But three Chicago artists are bringing new life to old books, reusing them or their beautiful covers for wall art, purses and even clocks.

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The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city

The Morton Arboretum: The great outdoors just outside the city
This 1,700 acre natural wonderland includes gardens, streams, trails, mazes and a whole lot more guaranteed to entertain visitors of all ages.

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At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly

At the Adler Planetarium, the stars always shine brightly
Explore other worlds and then some at The Adler Planetarium, the nation’s first planetarium. It's perfectly situated on Lake Michigan and offers a host of ever-changing shows on everything from cosmic collisions to spectacular 3-D presentations.

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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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