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Adler Planetarium vs Lincoln Park Zoo
Both Adler Planetarium and Lincoln Park Zoo are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Lincoln Park Zoo is the choice of most writers compared to Adler Planetarium. Lincoln Park Zoo comes in at #11 in Chicago with accolades from 13 reviews like Where, Fodor's and Concierge.
Adler Planetarium
Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Where
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1300 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
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Travel + Leisure
"One of three venues comprising the lakefront Museum Campus, the Adler was established in 1930, making it the first planetarium in the nation."
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Not For Tourists
"Depression era wonder that thrilled millions at 1933 Century of Progress Exposition."
Fodor's
"Tells amazing stories of space exploration through high-tech exhibits and immersive theater experiences... interactive elements and real space artifacts."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It's worth the views up and down the lakefront to walk out to the Adler, which occupies a beautiful setting."
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Where
"This lakefront attraction on the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits."
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
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Not For Tourists
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2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Fodor's
"At this urban enclave near Lake Michigan, you can face off with lions (separated by a window, of course) outside the Kovler Lion House."
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Concierge
"Although it's charmingly small, you should still allow yourself two to three hours to wander the paths among landmark Georgian Revival brick buildings and colorful flower gardens."
Time Out
"See some 1,200 animals, from apes to zebras, at the oldest and one of only a few free zoos left in the country."
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Frommer's
"One of the city's treasures, this family-friendly attraction is not only open every day of the year, but it's also free."
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Not For Tourists
"Oldest free zoo in the U.S."
