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This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Bird life, paved paths and a built-in music venue give one of Chicago’s newest green spaces much to offer to nature lovers, exercisers and music fans.

Take a tour of Evanston’s 19th-century lighthouse, which was once used to guide ships into Chicago Harbor and today stands as an eye-catching lakeside landmark.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Imagine the way of life for settlers who moved to the Midwest in the 19th century as you wander around the grounds of a historic village in Naperville. 

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

Marvel at a bold, modernist bell tower that stands by the edge of the river in quiet Naperville before climbing to the top for views of distant Chicago. 

This enormous art deco installation gives free regular water and light shows symbolizing the power and might of Lake Michigan.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Interact with animals and watch them feeding in this eclectic zoo with a rainforest section, a carousel and a Junior Zookeeper Program.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.

Imagine the way of life for settlers who moved to the Midwest in the 19th century as you wander around the grounds of a historic village in Naperville. 

Embrace the academic, artistic culture of Evanston in a university museum that hosts exhibitions, film screenings and events in a stylish modern space.

On the peaceful shores of Lake Michigan, this elaborate temple, open to all, exudes a sense of peace that makes it a welcome change from Chicago’s bustle.