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Chicago Cultural Center vs Lincoln Park Zoo

Both are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Lincoln Park Zoo scores marginally better than Chicago Cultural Center. Lincoln Park Zoo comes in at 90 with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as On the Grid, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
9 / 10
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Loop, the Chicago Cultural Center is known for both its impressive architecture and its free programming, which includes more than 1,000 events each year." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Stop for a coffee and Danish after taking in an exhibit, lecture, film or concert at the Chicago Cultural Center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Serves as a free cultural venue, hosting experimental dance, contemporary art, and live music (from chamber music to children’s concerts)." Full review
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Don’t leave without getting a picture under the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany Dome.
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies."
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
8 / 10
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Oldest free zoo in the U.S."
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