- Wrigley Field, opened in 1914, is home to the Chicago Cubs. Known as the Friendly Confines, Wrigley Field has a capacity of more than 41,0000 and is located on Chicago's north side. Famed for its ivy-covered walls, Wrigley Field is the oldest ball park in the National League. With more than 90 years of history, Wrigley Field is home to Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 World Series and Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game in 1998. Ball park traditions include throwing back home runs hit by opposing teams and singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Tours of Wrigley Field also are available.
- Located on Lake Shore Drive, the Field Museum of Natural History opened in 1893. The Field Museum is home to permanent collections, including "Sue," the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil currently known, which dates back more than 60 million years. Animal specimens from Asia and Africa also are on display, as well as a collection of diamonds and other jewels from around the globe. Exhibits also include topics covering Native Americans, how life evolved, what it is like to be a bug and what life was like for ancient Egyptians. The Field Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Christmas.
- Founded in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry houses 800 exhibits in the development of technology and industry. Exhibits include an Apollo 8 spacecraft and a captured German submarine from World War II. Visitors also have the opportunity to see a working coal mine and a 3,500-square foot model railroad. Other attractions include a toy assembly line where visitors can see how a toy top is made, and a re-creation of a flight from San Francisco to Chicago using a Boeing 727 jet plane.
- One of the newest attractions in Chicago, Millennium Park, opened in 2004. The park is home to many indoor and outdoor activities for the family. The park houses an outdoor pavilion that hosts numerous musical and cultural events. In the winter, families can ice skate on an outdoor rink, which also serves as the city's largest outdoor dining facility. Families also can visit public art in the urban space. The Cloud Gate Sculpture is a three-storied mirrored creation made of 110 tons of steel located in the center of the park, which is referred to as "The Bean" by Chicagoans. Another family attraction is the Crown Fountain, a 50-foot tower with rotating faces that spews water. The fountain is a public play area and provides an outlet from summer heat.
- Located by Lake Michigan, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The aquarium is home to more than 20,000 aquatic animals from all over the earth. Visitors can walk through a re-creation of the Amazon River that features piranhas and iguanas. A 90,000-gallon Caribbean Reef exhibit displays more than 250 tropical Caribbean animals, such as sharks and bright fish. Video monitors provide close-up images of the animals. Visitors also have the opportunity to witness a penguin colony, beluga whales and dolphins performing.
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