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Mill City Museum: The history of flour power

This Minneapolis museum, located in a huge historic mill, has unique and interactive exhibits dedicated to the city's flour industry past and present.

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For a quiet getaway amid a beautiful landscape, visit the Amana

Once a hub of communal living, the Amana Colonies today offer great food, art, crafts and landscapes favored by American artist Grant Wood.

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Old World Wisconsin: A must-see historical haven

The world's largest rural life museum takes visitors back through time thanks to more than 60 historic structures collected from throughout the state.

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Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roam

The Milwaukee County Zoo has grown from a small bird aviary to being one of the nation's top zoos, home to 1,800 animals on 200 beautiful acres.

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Sprecher Brewery

Sprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin thankfully became the city's first microbrewery since Prohibition.

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Santiago Calatrava's Famed Milwaukee Art Museum

One of the world's most beautiful art museums is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.

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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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Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park

Chicago's Great America and Hurricane Harbor deliver on thrills, spills and entertainment at this whopping 320-acre theme and water park .

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Starved Rock Lodge

Whether it be for fall leaf-peeping or a long drive for breakfast, Starved Rock Lodge offers a peaceful reprieve.

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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price

The northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun

The first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.

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Lynfred Winery: A sweet surprise in the suburbs

The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois is much closer than you might think. Just 45 minutes from downtown, the winery offers tastings, tours and a beautiful backdrop.

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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 thr ...

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Ravinia Festival: a summer musical must

The oldest musical festival in North America, Ravinia attracts big crowds with top-notch talent and eclectic summer line-ups.

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Kohl Children's Museum: a learning playground

This newly expanded suburban museum uses interactive exhibits to teach kids math, science, social skills, and how to navigate the big world around them.

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close

This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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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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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Baha'i Temple: a place of peace open to all

Chicago's Baha'i House of Worship is a wondrous site for worshipers and visitors — a majestic domed temple that's just 30 minutes from downtown, but looks like a relic from another time and place.

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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 co ...

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For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over

Show off your miniature golfing skills at Novelty Golf where the chickens, mice and elephants await to throw you off course.

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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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Belgian Chocolatier Piron: The best Belgian Chocolate is as clos

Hearts have been broken and won over the cocoa bean. One little taste of Belgian Chocolatier Piron will win your loyalty for a long, long time.

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Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainment

Leagues like Wisconsin's Eagle Diamonds are using historic uniforms, equipment and 1860's rules to recreate the beginnings of baseball, all with very entertaining results.

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Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3

This historic Illinois village attracts loads of sweets lovers with its annual festival dedicated to all things chocolate.

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The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes

Men of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes."

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Printer's Row Lit Fest: a gathering for the bookish

Voracious readers, unite! The Printer's Row Lit Fest on June 6–7 is a bookworm's utopia.

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Father's Day Classic Car Show rolls in June 21

Oakbrook Center's 41st annual Father's Day Classic Car Show will appeal to the whole family, with more than 100 vintage cars set among beautiful gardens, shops and restaurants.

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23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Dust off your kilt and whet your appetite for some haggis. It's time for the Highland Games on June 19–20.

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Highland Games bounce back from big storm

Oak Brook's 23rd annual Highland Games saw significant damage from storms, but thousands still turned out for this yearly festival dedicated to all things Scottish.

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Gordon Parks photos on exhibit at Northwestern

Northwestern University's The Mary and Leigh Block Museum presents the riveting black and white photographs of Gordon Parks in their newest exhibit; Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks.

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Chicago Philharmonic ends season with Mozart

Hear a little night music at Northwestern's Pick-Staiger Hall as the critically acclaimed Chicago Philharmonic wraps up its season with Mozart.

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Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.

Milwaukee, once a thriving community of German immigrants remains the place for some of the best German food in the country. Karl Ratzsch's tops the list.

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Omega Restaurant: Plentiful portions for a puny price

Omega Restaurant, a northwest suburban favorite, is packing patrons in with big meals, delectable desserts and reasonable prices.

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Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surprise

This hidden gem offers a mammoth menu, delectable dishes and very reasonable prices. It's a fun find for Indian food fans in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

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Mapleberry Pancake House: No dinner, but great dishes and deals

This west suburb strip mall surprise offers friendly service and delicious breakfast and lunch dishes for a downright steal.

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Peggy Kinnane's: The Emerald Isle in Arlington Heights

This neighborhood pub serves up authentic Irish food, drink and even atmosphere, with stone, wood and memorabilia straight from Ireland.

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UBBA Bar and Restaurant--The Old Crawford Inn

Known as the Ubar in the 1930s, UBAA Bar and Restaurant is a throw back to the old, rural roadside establishments.

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Walker Bros.: Pancakes, waffles and omelettes, oh my!

This north Chicago pancake house chain is famous for a massive breakfast menu, but its their delectable ooey goeey apple pancake that put them on the map.

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Pita Inn

Stopping at Skokie's Pita Inn restaurant is like traveling to another country. This easy-on-the-pocket favorite for Middle Eastern fare draws people from every culture.

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Fraiche Bakery Cafe Lives Up To It's Name In Every Way

Fraiche, French for fresh, walks its talk. Everything--from the lemonade to the pastries to the potato chips--is made in the cafe's back kitchen.

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It's the sauce and more at Hecky's World Famous Barbecue

Forget Memphis. The world's best barbecue is at Hecky's in Evanston. That's right. Evanston. Ah, the sweet smell of bbq success!

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Dixie Kitchen: Southern cookin' in the city

Southern specialties abound at this kitschy spot, with classics like gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and fried green tomatoes.

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Johnnie's Beef: an Elmwood Park institution

A local joint packs patrons in with a mini menu of tasty treats, like juicy beef sandwiches and tangy Italian ices.

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Prairie Moon: American food with flair

This Evanston eatery serves up classic bar fare combined with Southern, Southwestern and Asian influences, all in an artistic space sure to please the eye and the palate.

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Oceanique: French tradition, American twist

Evanston's Oceanique restaurant offers French American cuisine and is known for its superb fresh seafood.

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The Lucky Platter

The 1991 partnering of pastry guru Seric Singer and restaurateur Ken Pospiech beget The Lucky Platter. Indeed, a fortunate marriage for Evanston diners.

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Cross-Rhodes--An inexpensive way to enjoy Greek cuisine in Evans

For casual dining, there's nothing like a lively neighborhood restaurant where the banter is as good as the food.

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