#61 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "History, ecology and architecture are the centerpieces of the Ryerson Woods Nature area. Area school children come here to participate in outdoor education where they learn how to tap a maple tree and boil the
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#62 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
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Some people still refer to this area as Daniel Wright Woods because
Capt. Wright was the first white settler to call the woodlands bordering the Des Plaines River home. In 1834 he built a pioneer cabin just
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#63 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "If you love to shop, window shop, or just watch people, you must visit The Magnificent Mile. It is chock-full of the best stores in America, and you will find everything that you have ever needed here. The stores
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#64 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "Chicago is blessed with many modern sculptures that are tourist destinations in their own right. The most famous ones are in the heart of the Loop, although they would probably be famous in more remote locations
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#65 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "The terracotta ornament for the entry arch has been considered among Sullivan's most brilliant designs. Incorporated into the upper spandrels of the arch are two commemorative medallions, four feet in diameter.
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#66 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "Every morning, mid-way on my walk down Foster between Marine Drive and Ravenswood on my way to my first real job out of college, I treated myself to a cardamom bun or poppyseed roll from the Swedish bakery at the
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#69 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "I bought a french looking artisitc painting from thisd guy he took time to clean, wrap it and carry it to my car, Fantastic service indeed. But if you like sports memorabila and art all thrown in with his ability
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#70 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "We lucked out with getting tickets through the Oprah website for last minute email reservations. We have never been able to connect by phone, which would has made planning this spur of the moment trip easier. It
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#71 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "Unique store features select Catholic books and Bibles, spirituality, lives of saints, children's books, audio books in the same genres, great music, as well as rosaries, statues and other Catholic gift items.
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#72 most popular of 721 things to do in Illinois
- "There is a saying that "the Swedes built Chicago". Indeed, they were the carpenters who restored the city after the great fire, but the saying implies a much greater contribution. At the Swedish American Museum
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