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Bad Axe Chicago, the world's largest urban axe-throwing club, aims to bring the traditional Canadian backyard pastime to urban communities. The club's expert axe-throwing coaches have helped hundreds of thousands of people share their passion for throwing axes, and they take pride in delivering exceptional customer service to all clients, whether for walk-ins, leagues, private parties, or team-building events. At Bad Axe Throwing, you can channel your inner logger and throw axes under the guidance of expert coaches. They will teach you the proper technique before letting you hit the bullseye. Whether for a birthday party, a date night, or a corporate event, the urban axe-throwing club provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience. Make sure to book in advance and get ready for a fun workout.

The Museum of Science and Industry is a fascinating place to visit if you want to learn more about the Earth, the human body, technology, and science. With over 2,000 exhibits spread across 75 halls that cover about 14 acres, the museum opened in 1933 and is now the biggest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. In 2009, the museum had a record attendance of over 1.6 million guests, making it the third-largest cultural attraction in Chicago. The museum has a range of permanent exhibits, including a working coal mine, a 3,500-square-foot model railroad, a German Submarine captured in World War II, and a NASA spacecraft used for the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. Additionally, visitors can experience flight simulators, military crafts, an assembly line replica, a 40-foot water vapor tornado, a 13-foot interactive heart, and much more.