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Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo or the Chicago Zoological Park is home to over 450 species and sees around two million guests every year. It is spread across 216-acres and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The zoo has around 20 exhibits and it organizes various community and corporate events as well as family play programs. Some of the animals in the zoo are Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic walrus, African lions, Snow leopards, and many more. Brookfield Zoo is situated in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. It opened in 1934 to the public and was the first in America to have giant pandas. In 1980s, it became that time’s largest indoor zoo exhibit in the world. It is dedicated to provide immersive experience to the visitors while ensuring animal care and safety. The zoo offers membership programs and has some free visit days too. Visitors can also pre-book special experiences like feeding a giraffe, penguin encounters, tree trim, or some seasonal events. It also has a dining and shopping area to unwind and collect souvenirs. Read More

Nestled just steps away from the Indiana border, Calumet Beach is one beach in Chicago that’s least populated. The name of the beach is named as a way of tribute to the region of Calumet. This region is surrounded by several communities from the south side and the Calumet River.The long stretch of the beach’s shoreline is an optimal place for gatherings either with friends or families. The beach is part of Calumet Park, which is a 200-acre park that houses ball fields, a playground, a boat launch, and various concession stands. Distance swimming is available only if it’s done parallel to the shoreline. Read More

Often referred to as a “pioneer” for its role in discovering exceptional and internationally acclaimed “Outsider artists” like Henry Darger, Bill Traylor and Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, the Carl Hammer Gallery is widely known for its unique blend of artists, visions and backgrounds. Carl Hammer Gallery represents both historical and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Although it is widely recognized for its role in leading to the discovery of significant artists from both “Outsider” and self-taught genres, the gallery’s scope also includes artists from Chicago “Imagist” and modern art traditions. Read More

Carlyle Lake is the largest manmade lake in Illinois and a premier spot for outdoor activities. The lake is popular amongst sailors for its testing condition. Its scenic surrounding coupled with the diverse recreational opportunities such as camping, hunting, fishing, boating makes the lake a perfect gateway destination.

Carrie Secrist Gallery, established in 1992, focuses on established contemporary artists and artwork by emerging and mid-career artists whose artworks are not just restricted to one particular style. The gallery has featured several paintings of Whitney Bedford, Stephen Eichhorn, Liliana Porter, Michael Robinson and Dannielle Tegeder. Shannon Finley, Diana Guerrero-Maciá, Andrew Holmquist, and Anne Lindberg

The main focus of the Catherine Edelman Gallery is on the medium of photography. From landscapes to fashion photoshoots to street shots and socially conscious shots, at this gallery, you can experience it all. The artists represented by this gallery go beyond their boundaries to do something different with their cameras. Numerous shows are organized by this gallery, which includes established names like Sebastião Salgado and Annie Leibovitz.

Chicago Children's Museum

The Chicago Children’s Museum was founded in 1982 in response to program cutbacks in the city’s public schools. The museum lets children and parents learn about science, math, art, and literature through play. It also hosts different special events and programs daily from treehouses, tinkering lab, dinosaur expedition, art studio to designing and building skyscrapers, which help children grow, learn, and develop themselves. The museum is inclusive and welcoming of everyone and actively engages the LGBTQ+ community. Assistive devices like sound-reducing headphones, visual rule cards, are available for people who need them. Read More

Founded in 2011, the Chicago Truborn Gallery is a small community–based non–a traditional gallery dedicated to supporting the art of the neglected mediums of artistic creation, emphasising street, urban and graffiti art. At this gallery, exhibitions keep rotating every five weeks, so there is always room for something new and fresh on the walls. The gallery has also won the title of “Best Gallery” thrice, for being highly innovative, approachable, and affordable but at the same time maintain a great degree of taste in art. Read More

Chicago Sports Museum is dedicated entirely to the celebration of the world of Chicago sports. It offers an interactive experience to visitors by combining skill challenges with hi-tech simulated experiences, relics, and stats. The museum also houses an impressive collection of game-used treasures, artifacts, and unique sports memorabilia. It is a must-visit for sports junkies.

Christ Church of Chicago has its beginning as a Japanese - American congregation, but recently it is striving to re-establish itself as an Open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. It welcomes the participation of individuals from various ethnic identity and backgrounds, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, faith, and abilities. The Church also offers martial arts classes and organizes various cultural events such as the Kodomo no Hi (Festivals for Children), Akimatsuri ( Autumn Food Festival), Mochi Tsuki ( Traditional Japanese New Year’s Celebration). Read More