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Adler Planetarium

America's first planetarium, on a peninsula with the best skyline view in the city.

Official Website
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Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Bus 146, on the Museum Campus.

Why Go

Opened in 1930, the Adler has dome shows, historic astronomical instruments and space exhibits. The path to it along Northerly Island has the most famous view of the Chicago skyline.

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