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  • TooBigToFail
    Montclair, NJ2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Road bikes through the campus. Lovely place, right on the lake! The architecture conforms well with the landscape and modernity fits in with the older parts of the campus.
    Written June 9, 2023
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  • muzique1960
    Woodridge, IL367 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazingly complete and beautiful museum! You have to see it to believe it - the collection of Tiffany (much more than stained glass!), clocks of every shape and size. The text by each item is detailed and very interesting.
    Written July 30, 2023
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  • 507adventurelover
    Port Washington, Wisconsin237 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a small but powerful museum. It provides an geographical overview of the regions occupied by native Americans so that one can make comparisons of lifestyles. It can be visited leisurely in an hour and half.
    Written August 18, 2023
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  • lori1019
    Chicago, Illinois196 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful, intimate venue. Very easy parking and great neighborhood. Love supporting this place. Some concerts have more tables than others, but you can specifically buy standing or seated tickets.
    Written March 26, 2022
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  • Justin G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I saw a wonderfully thought-out and wonderfully presented exhibition filled with great and important art titled "Site of a Struggle", I believe. Moving.
    Written February 16, 2022
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  • Susan P
    Cobden, IL44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Home of present Vice President of the United State. Fill with great history of the area. Check it out.
    Written September 25, 2021
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  • Susan P
    Cobden, IL44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing Park for all seasons. stroll, ride bicycles, ice skate & boat launch. Memorial, Small water feature & more Many civic events held in this area through the year.
    Written September 25, 2021
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  • jgbtravels
    Louisville, KY3,732 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Since we were working our way down from the Chicago Botanic Garden and down to the Baha’i House of Worship it made sense to stop here. Only a 4 minute drive from the Baha’i House of Worship it would be a shame not to take a peek. It’s a stunningly beautiful lighthouse next to a park with a parking lot. We were able to take a few pix and enjoy the peace and serenity of the area near Lake Michigan. We followed the route along the lake from the Chicago Botanic Garden to finally the Grosse Pointe Lighthouse which was much more scenic.
    Written August 6, 2022
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  • MaiaReed
    Chicago, IL3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I wasn’t sure about this place before going, but it was so cool. A great way to spend a few hours. I’m bringing everyone I know back!
    Written January 19, 2020
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  • Susan P
    Cobden, IL44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the most amazing Rose Gardens with the original Fountain Square Fountain. A must see garden. See June/Summer for the most fantanic views
    Written September 25, 2021
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  • shyr94
    Metamora, IL42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I visited the tap room on a Sunday afternoon with a friend who lives nearby and recommended this spot. There was only one other person in the place when we got there but it quickly filled up. I sampled a flight of beers which were great and would definitely come back for a second visit. The tap room is small so I imagine this place fills up fast on the weekends.
    Written March 10, 2019
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  • Tim
    Solana Beach, CA538 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    NEEDS UPDATING, but beautiful evening to watch a game. Northwestern fans are snooty and are used to getting their asses kicked.
    Written June 29, 2021
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