#1.
217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, Il, 60302
Explore this opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prairie School architect George W. Maher in 1897. A National Historical Landmark, the John Farson House, also known as Pleasant Home, feat... More on VisitOakPark.com
The Pleasant Home, also known as the John Farson House, is located in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois, one of the nation's most architecturally significant villages, Pleasant Home is an architectur... More on Oprf.com

#2.
220 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois
The recently renovated Symphony Center is home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and also hosts visiting o... More on Weather.com
If you have ever been curious about the leather lifestyle--an unusual blend of sexuality, sadomasochism and... More on CitySearch

#3.
60 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois
Visitors are advised to take few personal belongings, as most will be taken upon your entrance and stored ... More on NileGuide
It's exhibitions are terrific and admission is free. More on TripAdvisor

#4.
3300 N Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513

#5.
400 North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Offering a unique perspective to the Chicago art scene, Douglas Dawson specializes in ancient and historic ethnographic art -- everything from tribal textiles to furniture, although a principal ... More on Frommers

#6.
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois
At 100 stories and more than 1,000 feet high, the John Hancock Building is the 12th- tallest building in th... More on travelandleisure
Personally, even though the Sears Tower is a must see-it's huge and the elevator ride up is an experience i... More on GeckoGo

#7.
4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630-4030
about Irish American Heritage Center: The Center has a theatre, an art gallery, a museum, a social center, classrooms and meeting rooms, as well as a library with a children's room . The museum boa... More on GoCityKids
The Irish American Heritage Center provides community events, a historic museum, musical programs, an Irish history library and ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

#8.
6357 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60637
In 1842, James Fitch, Orasmua Bushnell, and Charles Butler of the American Land Company donated a three-acr... More on chicagoparkdistrict.com
Check out the Children's Library upstairs for an incredible collection of picture books, middle-grades and ... More on TripAdvisor

#9.
78 East Washington Street Chicago, Illinois 60602
The 20th century's most famous architect was an innovator in use of materials, who radically rethought many... More on uptake_content
This house and studio were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and you can tell he was brilliant as you walk thr... More on Trekaroo

#10.
400 South Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607-3504
This school teaches a style of Chinese kung-fu known as Wing Chun: an art known for enabling smaller, weake... More on Yahoo! Travel
If you seek a traditional martial arts experience, the Phillip Nearing School of Wing Chun is an excellent... More on Yahoo! Travel
