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Lincoln Park Zoo vs Museum of Science and Industry
Both are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Museum of Science and Industry is the choice of most professionals compared to Lincoln Park Zoo. Museum of Science and Industry is ranked #5 in Chicago with positive reviews from 11 publications like Concierge, Where and Lonely Planet.
Lincoln Park Zoo
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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."
Museum of Science and Industry
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5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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"The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly."
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Concierge
"Tour a captured U-505 German Sub, take a trip into a coal mine, walk through a model of the human heart, or watch genetically engineered chicks hatch."
Travel + Leisure
"Spread across roughly 14 acres, Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is one of the world’s largest museums, with more than 35,000 artifacts displayed in 2,000-plus interactive exhibits."
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Time Out
"If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket."
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Afar Magazine
"The Museum of Science and Industry has been a Chicago Institution for quite some time. During the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, it was The Palace of Fine Arts."
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