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Lincoln Park Zoo vs Museum of Contemporary Art

Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museum of Contemporary Art ranks significantly higher than Lincoln Park Zoo. Museum of Contemporary Art scores 96 with endorsements from 12 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.

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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Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
9 / 10
220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It doesn't have any permanent exhibits; this gives it a feeling of freshness, but it also makes it impossible to predict what will be on display at any time." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The museum, though, is more interested in keeping things cutting-edge and fun than in surveying even the recent past."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Add some color to an afternoon in Chicago with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Exhibit halls branch off the central staircase... and the East and West facing glass walls have unparalleled views over Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Party down on First Fridays."
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