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Field Museum vs Lincoln Park Zoo
Both are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Field Museum ranks slightly better than Lincoln Park Zoo. The Field Museum is ranked #6 in Chicago with approval from 9 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Field Museum
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2496
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Fodor's
"More than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world."
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Concierge
"Lions and tigers and bears are the main attraction at this huge natural history museum, filled with interactive exhibits about planet Earth."
Frommer's
"Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought the Field Museum of Natural History was a suitable home turf for the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer hero of his Indiana Jones movies?"
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Not For Tourists
"Go to see Sue, world's largest known T. Rex; stay for the jam-packed halls of vaguely macabre taxidermy."
Travel + Leisure
"For orinthology enthusiasts or would-be archeologists, you’ll find your thrills at the massive Field Museum."
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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."
