Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 65) comedians’ careers. 312/337-3992, www.secondcity.com $ BILL SMITH Pullman Historic District George Pullman, president of Pullman’s Palace Car Company, developed this neighborhood for his factory workers. He wanted to create a community that would attract workers and give his company greater productivity. The Pullman district was given a National Historic Landmark designation in 1970. Stop by the visitors center at the corner of 112th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue to see exhibits of historic photos and Pullman items. Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N. Halsted St. This international performing arts institution thrives on ensemble collaboration and artistic risk. 312/335-1650, www.steppenwolf.org $ Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave. More than $100 million has gone into the renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall, home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Echo Education Center, a restaurant and a six-story atrium. 312/294-3000, www.cso.org $ Theater on the Lake 2401 Lake Shore Dr. Summer theater program from the Chicago Park District. 312/742-PLAY, www.chicagoparkdistrict.com River North Artists and entrepreneurs transformed this former industrial neighborhood into today’s booming River North. Abandoned warehouses became spaces for art galleries, apartments and shops. River North is home to the largest number of art galleries outside of Manhattan and has the highest concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues in the city. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding 230 W. North Ave. A wedding, a feast, a show! This fictitious ItalianAmerican wedding has enchanted audiences (faux wedding guests) for more than a decade. Enjoy the comic ceremony, reception, champagne toast and wedding cake. Also at Piper’s Alley, visit the movie theater, Second City Main Stage and several shops. 312/664-8844, www.tonyntina.com $ Chicago Bears Football Chicago Blackhawks (Hockey) United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 312/455-4650, Ticketmaster 312/559-1212, http://blackhawks.nhl.com $ Ukrainian Village The Ukrainian Village was designated a Chicago landmark in 2002, thanks to its wellpreserved collection of residential buildings. Today, the neighborhood reflects Ukrainian pride and culture. A visit to the village should include stops at the Ukrainian National Museum, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and the many shops and restaurants. Chicago Bulls (Basketball) United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 800/4NBA-TIX, 312/455-4000, www.nba.com/bulls $ CHICAGO SPORTS Chicago Bears (Football) Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. 847/615-BEAR, Ticketmaster 312/559-1212, www.chicagobears.com $ Chicago Cubs (Baseball) Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. Tickets 800/THE-CUBS, 773/404-CUBS, www.cubs.com $ 800/2CONNECT ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. 65 http://www.secondcity.com http://www.steppenwolf.org http://www.cso.org http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com http://blackhawks.nhl.com http://www.tonyntina.com http://www.nba.com/bulls http://www.chicagobears.com http://www.cubs.com http://www.naturemuseum.org http://www.naturemuseum.org
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