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The Art Institute of Chicago vs Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo and The Art Institute of Chicago are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Art Institute of Chicago is the choice of most professionals compared to Brookfield Zoo. The Art Institute of Chicago is ranked #1 in Chicago with recommendations from 13 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
The Art Institute of Chicago
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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
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Fodor's
"Come for the sterling collection of Impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet) and Old Masters; linger over the extraordinary and comprehensive photography collection."
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Concierge
"It takes several days to navigate this superb museum housing some 260,000 artworks—including some of the world's most famous masterpieces."
Travel + Leisure
"With more than 260,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, the Art Institute is home to some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"An institution, whose gorgeous historic wing (opened in 1893) is rivaled only by its stark and stunning Modern Wing... the second-largest museum in the country."
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Travel + Leisure
"The AIC is home to more than 300,000 artworks from the far reaches of the globe."
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Brookfield Zoo
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8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Fodor's
"Spend the day among more than 2,000 animals at this gigantic zoo."
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Be sure to watch the polar bears from the popular underwater viewing area.
Time Out
"Set on 216 acres, Brookfield is home to nearly 6,000 animals, including 3,000 invertebrates, representing 436 species."
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Not For Tourists
"216 acres of creepy critters make for a memorable day trip."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The zoo's exhibit highlights include Seven Seas with its dolphin presentation, Tropic World's primates, The Fragile Kingdom's African desert and Asian rain forest habitat...and more."
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National Geographic
"Offering up-close encounters with iconic North American wildlife, including polar bears, Mexican gray wolves, and bald eagles."
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Tip: Keep your eyes open for 38 poems artistically installed around the exhibit through a variety of media—carved into wood, sandblasted into rock, and even digitally printed on translucent Plexiglas.
