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Chicago attractions: what’s worth it

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Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean)Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (The Bean) is worth it for most travellers.Art Institute of ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago is worth it for most travellers.Willis Tower SkydeckWillis Tower Skydeck is worth it for most travellers.360 Chicago (Hancock)360 Chicago (Hancock) is worth it for most travellers.Navy PierNavy Pier is a skip for most.Field MuseumField Museum is worth it for most travellers.Shedd AquariumShedd Aquarium is worth it for most travellers.Adler PlanetariumAdler Planetarium is worth it for most travellers.Museum of Science & IndustryMuseum of Science & Industry is worth it for most travellers.Lincoln Park ZooLincoln Park Zoo is worth it for the right traveller.Grant ParkGrant Park is worth it for the right traveller.Chicago RiverwalkChicago Riverwalk is worth it for most travellers.Garfield Park ConservatoryGarfield Park Conservatory is worth it for most travellers.Maggie Daley ParkMaggie Daley Park is a skip for most.Buckingham FountainBuckingham Fountain is worth it for the right traveller.Lincoln ParkLincoln Park is worth it for most travellers.Museum CampusMuseum Campus is worth it for most travellers.Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum of Contemporary Art is worth it for most travellers.North Avenue BeachNorth Avenue Beach is worth it for most travellers.Chicago Cultural CenterChicago Cultural Center is worth it for most travellers.Jackson Park & Garden of the PhoenixJackson Park & Garden of the Phoenix is worth it for most travellers.