Grayslake Attractions. Grayslake Tourism and kids attractions

Harold Washington Library: much more than books
Modern architecture meets culture and history at the Harold Washington Library Center — listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest public library building.

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Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe

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 three quarters of a million people annually.

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The Art Institute of Chicago: greatness up close

The Art Institute of Chicago: greatness up close
A day at the Art Institute of Chicago will bring you up close to some of the greatest paintings in history, from Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" to examples of Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."

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The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy

The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy
Some of comedy's biggest names honed their craft on the small stages of the historic Second City, which thrives in Chicago's Old Town.

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Six Flags Great America: big thrills at a big park

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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Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise

Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise
Upscale stores, restaurants, hotels and culture converge in the beautiful expanse of downtown Chicago known as the Magnificent Mile.

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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century

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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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: a respite from city life

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: a respite from city life
This city museum reminds visitors of the importance and beauty of nature, thanks to a butterfly house and interactive exhibits that promote green living.

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Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake

Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake
Chicago's historic Navy Pier attracts millions of visitors a year with restaurants, shops, theaters, rides and much more.

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Field Museum: where history and culture collide

Field Museum: where history and culture collide
Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History lets visitors explore dinosaurs, mummies, meteorites and peer millions of years into the past.

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