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Lincoln Park Zoo
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“Lincoln Park Zoo, also known as Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens, is a 35-acre (14 ha) zoo in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868 and is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. It is also one of a small number of zoos to offer free admission. The zoo is an accredited…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 23

How to visit Chicago on a budget

A trip to Chicago can pack in endless art, architecture, culture, food and city sights without busting your budget.

hear lions roar and watch apes swing

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 21

A Local's Guide on Where to Stay Near Chicago's Wrigley Field

From legendary brownstones to eclectically colorful homes, here's where to stay for game day celebrations and beyond.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

Hosts the ZooLights annual light festival.

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  • Magnificent MileNeighborhoodIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
  • Millennium ParkParkLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
  • ChristkindlmarketMarketEuropean-inspired holiday market.
  • Let It ShineFestivalDrive-through Christmas lights display.
  • The Godfrey HotelHotelOffers heated igloos.
  • ZooLightsFestivalAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
  • Lincoln Park ZooZooHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
  • The Langham, ChicagoHotelHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
  • Elsewhere
  • Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United StatesIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
  • Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelLas Vegas, United StatesOffers rooftop ice skating.
  • City ParkParkNew Orleans, United StatesBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
  • Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalSanta Fe, United StatesChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
  • Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelSanta Fe, United StatesCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
  • Holiday at the ArboretumFestivalDallas, United StatesChristmas village with millions of lights and visits with Santa.
  • Dallas Zoo LightsFestivalDallas, United StatesDrive-through light route at the Dallas Zoo.
  • Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterSightDallas, United StatesSkate next to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree.
  • MiraclePlace of worshipDallas, United StatesChristmas-themed pop-up bar at Royal 38.
  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekHotelDallas, United StatesHotel with beautiful grounds and tasty food.
  • Country ChristmasFestivalNashville, United StatesChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
  • Gaylord OprylandHotelNashville, United StatesHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
  • Jingle BeatFestivalNashville, United StatesTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
  • NoelleHotelNashville, United StatesHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
  • Sugar & ViceRestaurantNashville, United StatesGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
  • Celebration in the OaksFestivalNew Orleans, United StatesFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansHotelNew Orleans, United StatesOffers holiday offerings like gingerbread house building and Christmas Eve dinner.
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