Illinois Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 44) RICHARD CUMMINS CHICAGO attractions KIM R KA Art Institute of Chicago CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOGS Don’t ask for ketchup on these dogs. Often described as “dragged through the garden,” a Chicago-style dog is topped with everything from tomatoes, onions and pickle spears to celery salt and sport peppers. There are actually more hot dog vendors in Chicago than McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s restaurants combined. CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. This first museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere has two floors of exhibits on astronomy, space exploration, telescopes and navigation. Featured attractions include Shoot for the Moon and the Sky Show. Call about free-admission days. 312/922-STAR, www.adlerplanetarium.org $ Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. See 1,000 years of Lithuanian heritage and culture presented through exhibits, textiles, weaving, armor, folk art and an amber collection. The museum often holds special performances and programs by Lithuanian artists. 773/5826500, www.lithaz.org/museums.balzekas $ Charnley-Persky House 1365 N. Astor St. Frank Lloyd Wright was chiefly responsible for the design of this 1892 house as an employee of the Adler and Sullivan architecture firm. Tours of the house, as well as the Madlener House and the 1400 block of Astor St., are available. 312/915-0105, www.charnleyhouse.org $ ArchiCenter 224 S. Michigan Ave. The Chicago Architecture Foundation has an exceptional architecture store and gallery, as well as a choice of several walking, bus and boat tours of Chicago’s architecture and historic landmarks. Call for tour schedules and ADA-accessibility information. 312/922-3432, www.architecture.org $ Chicago Children’s Museum Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. “Top 10,” “world class” and “totally awesome” are words often used to describe the museum for kids at Navy Pier. Kids can design a flying machine and launch it 50 feet into the air, learn how to work with water, create a fountain and much more. 312/527-1000, www.chichildrensmuseum.org $ The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. One of the world’s leading art museums, the institute houses an extensive collection of French Impressionist masterpieces. Other collections include sculpture; photography; Asian, African and American art; decorative arts; textiles; architectural drawings and fragments; and arms and armor. The gift store and restaurants are popular spots. 312/443-3600, www.artic.edu $ Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Known to Chicagoans as the “People’s Palace,” this treasured National Historic Landmark offers hundreds of free performances annually, art exhibitions and building tours, as well as a gift shop and restaurant. 312/FINE-ART, 312/744-6630, www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs Free 44 ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. enjoyillinois.com EL ES P http://www.lithaz.org/museums.balzekas http://www.adlerplanetarium.org http://www.charnleyhouse.org http://www.architecture.org http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs http://www.artic.edu http://enjoyillinois.com
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