Chicago History Museum, Chicago
A creative urban history museum.
A creative urban history museum. Exhibits include The Pioneer, the first railroad locomotive to operate in Chicago, and the bed upon which Abraham Lincoln died; more fun for kids is the Chicago-style Hot Dog showcase, which supplies all the giant plastic ingredients you'll need to turn yourself (or your little brother) into a life-sized hot dog (no ketchup, of course). They also host regular tours of different CTA lines and walking tours of Lincoln Park and Old Town.
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About Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 312-642-4600
Chicago History Museum and Nearby Sights on Map
Second City
The list of Second City alumni in show business has become something of a cliche - Alan Alda, John Belushi, Bill Murray, on and on - and it's still going strong today, with recent graduates like Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey
Old Town Triangle District
Several blocks of beautiful cottages and row houses, notably the five at 1826-34 N Lincoln Park West, which were designed by Louis Sullivan in 1885
Zanies Comedy Nite Club
This is Chicago's flagship stand-up comedy club and hosts all the big international stand-up touring acts
Thomas Masters Gallery
A member of the River North gallery scene, with contemporary art, including paint, drawings and sculpture
International Museum of Surgical Science
Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum contains four floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of medicine and surgery and is filled with artwork and artifacts ranging from Incan surgical tools circa 2000 B
North Avenue Beach
Quite possibly the beach volleyball capital of the Midwest
Astor Street Historic District
Near Old Town, on what's often referred to as the Gold Coast, Astor Street was named for the fur tycoon John Jacob Astor, and does him tribute on his favored terms - these are the most expensive houses in Chicago
St Michael's Catholic Church
Unveiled in 1869, the walls of St Mike's were all that remained after the Chicago Fire swept through Old Town, making it one of only six structures to survive - and the tallest in the city until 1885
Lincoln Park Zoo
Few things in Chicago are finer than the Lincoln Park Zoo
Newberry Library
The oldest public library in Chicago, although not part of the city library system