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Chicago is a vibrant cultural destination, blessed with the most beautiful and historic theaters in the country and exciting seasons of live theater and performing arts – from opera to cutting-edge comedies to Broadway musicals.

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Located on North Michigan Avenue, Westfield North Bridge Mall features over 50 world-class shops and boutiques, the Midwest’s flagship Nordstrom, and an array of delicious dining options. Shop to your heart’s content at this popular downtown shopping mall.

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A stroll down Chicago’ss State Street reveals an unparalleled shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Famous for landmark department stores like Marshall Field, the Midwest’ss largest jewelry district, Chicago Theater, and an array of fantastic restaurants, State Street is a Chicago landmark. During the holiday season, this festive street is adorned with fabulous decorations.

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The grandeur of the Chicago Theatre leaves you breathless. The elegant lobby, majestic staircase and beautiful auditorium, with murals above the stage and on the ceiling, are components of “the Wonder Theatre of the World.” Opened in 1921, the Chicago Theater presents a variety of shows, concerts and events throughout the year. A symbol of State Street, the vertical “Chicago” sign and marquee are Chicago landmarks!

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The internationally acclaimed Lyric Opera performs in the magnificent Art Deco auditorium of Chicago’s Civic Opera House. Experience the music and magic of famed operas such as Verdi’s La Traviata, Puccini’s La Boheme and Handel’s Julius Caesar at this incredible theater.

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See the hottest Broadways shows at the historic Cadillac Palace Theater. Opened in 1926, the 2500-seat Cadillac Palace Theatre has been beautifully restored to its vaudeville days, but with modern technologies that present the most captivating shows from Broadway, including the Lion King and Mama Mia!

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Experience the wildest playground in all of Chicago – the Lincoln Park Zoo. One of the last free zoos in the nation, Lincoln Park Zoo is natural habitat for over 1,000 mammals, reptiles and birds. Hear a lion’s roar, see gorillas climb and explore tropical rainforests and African savannas.

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Located in downtown Chicago, the 24.5-acre Park Millennium Park is an extraordinary showplace for Chicago’s diverse art, music, architecture, and landscape design. Highlights include: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate sculpture, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.

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Experience numerous free activities that help you enjoy the culture and character of Chicago. Enjoy free days at Chicago’s world-class art, culture and history museums, inclucing the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Chicago History Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, Children’s Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Spertus Museum, Peace Museum, Smith Museum of Stained Glass and the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

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Treat your kids to Brookfield Zoo – home to 2,000 animals – including bottlenose dolphins, giraffes, hippos, and elephants, a powerful African lion and Mexican gray wolves. Families can explore nature and touch small animals and in the Hamill Family Play Zoo.

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