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Chicago Cultural Center vs Shedd Aquarium
Chicago Cultural Center and Shedd Aquarium are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Shedd Aquarium scores significantly better than Chicago Cultural Center. Shedd Aquarium scores 95 with recommendations from 9 reviewers like National Geographic, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Chicago Cultural Center
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78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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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."
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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."
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Time Out
"Stop for a coffee and Danish after taking in an exhibit, lecture, film or concert at the Chicago Cultural Center."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Serves as a free cultural venue, hosting experimental dance, contemporary art, and live music (from chamber music to children’s concerts)."
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Don’t leave without getting a picture under the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany Dome.
Not For Tourists
"The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies."
Shedd Aquarium
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Concierge
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1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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Fodor's
"One of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world."
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Concierge
"Encased in a handsome marble octagon overlooking the Lake, the Shedd is the world's largest indoor aquarium."
Time Out
"Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this 75-year-old institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon."
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Not For Tourists
"Marine and freshwater creatures from around the world are on view in this 1929 Classical Greek-inspired Beaux Arts structure."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The world's largest indoor aquarium. It houses some 8,000 aquatic animals comprising 650 species from around the globe."
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Don't miss the new Fantasea marine show in the Oceanarium's amphitheater.
