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The Art Institute of Chicago vs Lincoln Park Zoo
The Art Institute of Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Art Institute of Chicago scores significantly better than Lincoln Park Zoo. The Art Institute of Chicago comes in at 97 with endorsements from 12 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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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"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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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."
