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Armor @ the A.I.C

3 blocks from State & Madison

Find a fascinating collection of European medieval and renaissance art highlighting arms and armor.

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The People's Palace/
Chicago Cultural Center

1 mile from State & Madison

Peak inside the Doge's Palace and/or soak up music inspired by a Dame of the British Empire.

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Jane Addams and Frances Willard Houses

1-13 miles from State & Madison

Two landmarks show how two Chicago-area women helped achieve major social changes in America.

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3 Southside Museums:
Mexican - DuSable - Oriental

4-9 miles from State & Madison

Chicago treasures less frequently in the spotlight, the Mexican, DuSable and Oriental are Windy City must sees.

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Garfield Park Conservatory and Nearby Forest Home Cemetery

5-10 miles from State & Madison

An inside trip to paradise and an outside lesson in history.

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Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps

19-342 miles from State & Madison

A remarkable collection of Depression era Adirondack style architecture exists throughout Illinois State and County Parks.

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AM Art Museum
AN Antiques
AR Architecture
BG Botanic Garden
BT Bike Trails
CA Camping
GA Galleries
HM History Museum
HP Historic Preservation
MU Music
OA Outdoor Activities
PH Photogenic
SM Science Museum
TH Theater
WK Walking/Hiking


Frank Lloyd Wright and Oak Park

12 miles from State & Madison

Although most famous for it's architect native son, Oak Park has more than his work on display.

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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

24 miles from State & Madison

CBG's Regenstein Center is especially welcoming in less-than-great weather.

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Morton Arboretum, Lisle

25 miles from State & Madison

A living museum for temperate climate woody plants.

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Cantigny, Winfield

32 miles from State & Madison

An historic mansion, lovely park, and Big Red One Museum all in one.

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Cuneo Museum and Gardens, Vernon Hills

35 miles from State & Madison

Another historic mansion with gardens, but this one with two very different owners.

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