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Places to Go in Illinois

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
The Adler Planetarium's Web site is out of this world! There are several virtual exhibits, plus notices of special events at the Planetarium.

Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute has many collections and special exhibits. You can get lots of information about them on their website, along with hours and location information.

Brookfield Zoo
The Brookfield Zoo has an amazing Web site! There are lots of pictures and information on the animals and exhibits.

Chicago Children's Museum
Learn more about the museum and its exhibits on this fun site!

Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum in downtown Chicago has many wonderful exhibits, from Sue the dinosaur to a Native American homes.

Great America
Find out about the latest and greatest thrills at Great America on their Web site! You can also find out more about all of the attractions and plan the perfect day.

Illinois Railway Museum
Located in Union, IL, the Illinois Railway Museum is dedicated to demonstrating the vital role that railroads have played in the Chicago area and throughout the United States.

Lincoln Park Zoo
Check out the Lincoln Park Zoo on the Web. You can learn about animals and have fun!

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum is the largest Mexican cultural center and museum in the nation. Take a look at their website to find out more about the museum and its collection.

Museum of Science and Industry
Wow! You can find out about many exhibits at the Museum on their Web site. They have some really great photographs too.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Nature Museum helps urban dwellers to connect to the natural world through scientific learning and environmental programs.

SciTech
SciTech is a hands-on science center located in Aurora, Illinois.

Shedd Aquarium
The John G. Shedd Aquarium has a great site where you can find out about their different animals and events at the Aquarium.

Waukegan Park District
This site will show you where the different parks in Waukegan are and what you will find at each one. It also has information about the special programs available in the park district.

Festivals in Illinois

Chicago Festivals and Events
Find out about all the great festivals and events, parades, holidays, and more, that happen in Chicago, including the Air & Water Show, Blue's Festival, Venetian Night, Taste of Chicago and many more.

Illinois State Fair
The fair is held every year in the state capital, Springfield. If you can't make it to the fair, check out the multimedia highlights to see and hear the fun!

Illinois Storytelling Festival
Join the fun at the largest storytelling festival in the Midwest!

Pier Walk
Each year artists from around the world display their sculpture. Pier Walk is a great chance to see works by some of the most innovative and well-known sculptors in the world!

Ravinia Festival
You can find it all at Ravinia! Enjoy ballet, jazz, ethnic music, classical music, special children's programs, and more.

Waukegan Events
Find out all the events happening in the City of Waukegan.





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