Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area and houses approximately 511 species of animals in an area of 287 ha. The zoo was the first in the United States to exhibit giant pandas. In 1960 the zoo opened the first fully indoor bottlenose dolphin exhibit in the United States, and in the 1980s the zoo introduced the first fully indoor tropical rainforest simulation exhibit, which was the largest indoor zoo exhibit in the world at that time.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: April 28

The Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is a public museum in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics. Located on the northeastern tip of Northerly Island on Lake Michigan, the Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium in the United States. It is part of Chicago's Museum Campus, which includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and The Field Museum. The Adler has three theaters, space science exhibitions, including the Gemini 12 space capsule, and a collection of antique scientific instruments and print materials. In addition, the Adler Planetarium hosts the Doane Observatory, a research-active public observatory.

RR: Big 50 - May 2025
Date: May 24

Navy Pier

Built in 1916, Navy Pier was the largest pier in the world and used as a cargo facility for Lake Michigan freighters. Today it is an entertainment and amusement park.

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Date: Nov 11

Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Langur Management Therapy
A Francois' langur infant peeks out from the protective warmth of its mother at the Helen Brach Primate House. Newborns of this southwest Asian species are born with orange fur, thought to encourage shared caregiving among adult females in langur troops.

Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America.

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Tag: Zoo tag
Date: June 24

Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago Landmark in the center of Grant Park, and between Queen's Landing and Congress Parkway. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, it is designed to allegorically represent nearby Lake Michigan. It operates from May to mid-October, with regular water shows and evening color-light shows. During the winter, the fountain is decorated with festival lights.

RR: Weekly RR
Date: Feb 16

Chicago

Among Chicagos many highlights are the soaring skyscrapers, its extraordinary architecture, Scenic Lake Shore Drive and the majestic Lake Michigan Shoreline.

Belmont Harbor is located in the heart of beautiful Lincoln Park and is one of the largest harbors in the Chicago Harbors system. The harbor is surrounded by acres of park space and a beautiful skyline view to the south. The Chicago Harbors consist of 10 beautiful harbors situated along Chicago’s 14-mile lakeshore that together constitute the nation’s largest municipal harbor system.

RR: September Alternative RR
Date: Sept 5

Tribune Tower

The Tribune Tower is a 470 feet tall, 36 floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located in Chicago. Built between 1923 and 1925, the international design competition for the tower became a historic event in 20th century architecture. The tower’s main features are the octagonal tower rising to a spidery crowning silhouette and the ornate 3 story arched entryway that contains depictions from Aesop’s fables. Embedded in the exterior walls are stones from well known buildings around the world.

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Date: May 6

Chicago skyline

Chicago, known as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, has one of the world's most recognizable skylines. The 100-story John Hancock Center, locally known as 'Big John', is a favorite among Chicagoans. Its observatory showcases breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.

Distance: 6,646 km
Travel time: 23 days

Chicago

Chicago Loop Buildings
Looking northward from the southern end of Chicago's Loop, chicago's beautiful skyline is highlighted by such distinguished buildings as the Aon Building, the John Hancock Center, the Chicago Board of Trades and many others. It's the second largest central business district in America and its buildings are spaced out throughout the area. Lake Michigan provides an elegant backdrop.

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Group: #1517 Chicago
Date: Oct, 16