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The Chicago Botanic Garden is a breathtaking outdoor oasis over 385 acres with 24 stunning gardens. The Landscape Gardens, Fruit and Vegetable Garden, Heritage Garden, Waterfall Garden, Japanese Garden, and the English Walled Garden are among the many displays. In addition to these specialty displays, visitors can enjoy seasonal walks and explore what's in bloom. For families with children, the Nature Play Garden is a must-visit destination. Admission to the Garden includes access to popular seasonal attractions like Butterflies & Blooms, Model Railroad Garden, and Grand Tram Tours. Whether you're looking to stroll, take photos, find a beautiful bird or flower, shop, eat, or have fun with your family, the Garden has something for everyone.

The Escape Game Chicago is different from your typical escape room. Unlike small and cramped escape rooms, The Escape Game Chicago offers more extensive and more immersive games that span across multiple rooms. Each room has its unique theme with a set of intriguing puzzles to solve. The games are designed to be enjoyable for the whole family, and you can ask for as many hints as needed to help you solve the puzzles. The Escape Game Chicago's experiences are crafted by experts from various fields, including architects, carpenters, scenic artists, tech experts, and storytellers. They work together to ensure every detail is perfect, aiming to design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every guest. The Escape Game Chicago takes pride in creating surprisingly immersive, story-driven, multi-room adventures that can be enjoyed by everyone, from your best friend to your grandma to your 13-year-old niece.

Prepare to kick off America's holiday season in style at The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This mile-long festival has attracted over a million visitors daily for more than 32 years now. The festival's nighttime parade on Michigan Avenue is the largest in the United States, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from The Walt Disney World Resort leading the way. The event boasts an impressive lineup of fantastic floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus, fireworks, and more. The parade illuminates over a million lights on 200+ trees along The Avenue, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.