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Shedd Aquarium

Buckingham Fountain

Columbus Dr. and Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60603

Parks

This popular historic landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light and water show, which runs dusk-11pm, spring through the end of fall. The fountain table can also be rented for large special events.

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Jan 23 – Feb 08

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene.

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McCormick Place West  •  Feb 07 – Feb 16

Features a range of domestic and imported cars and trucks, experimental and concept cars and a number of auto-related exhibits.

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