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Hawthorne Race Course is a venue that offers both live racing and simulcasting. It is a thoroughbred horse racetrack with a one-mile dirt oval and a seven-furlong turf oval. The homestretch on the main track is 1,320 feet long, making it one of the longest in the country. Founded in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is the oldest sporting venue in Illinois for horse racing, considered America's original sport. The business is family-owned and operated, now in its 4th generation, and has been hosting racing events on the City's border for over a century. The track is famously known as "Chicago's hometown track." Hawthorne is also the only race course in the nation that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing. Additionally, they have the largest network of off-track betting bars in Illinois and offer two PointsBet Sportsbooks and a sportsbook at the track.

The Wells Street Art Festival is an annual event on the second weekend of June. It is located in Old Town's popular Wells Street corridor and attracts around 50,000 visitors yearly. The festival showcases talented artists from across the continent specializing in traditional painting, sculpture, artisan woodworking, metalsmithing, jewel crafts, digital arts, and more. Additionally, there is a dedicated performance stage where local musicians, performance artists, and cover/tribute bands entertain the crowd throughout the weekend. Moreover, at the corner of Wells Street and Evergreen Street is a children's play area where kids can participate in arts and crafts, watch a performance, or have fun. The festival also has over 20 food and drink vendors who sell a variety of tasty treats. Visitors can try something from all the excellent Old Town restaurants participating.

If you are a lover of art, then you must visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The museum has a vast collection of contemporary art by famous artists like Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Francis Bacon, and Andy Warhol. What makes this museum a must-visit is its commitment to showcasing new and experimental work in all forms of media. Additionally, the museum has ambitious learning programs that are worth exploring. The museum showcases present-day artists' work and ideas. Additionally, it strives to conserve contemporary art for future generations. In 1974, the museum expanded its mission to include the procurement and preservation of modern artwork, and its collection has since grown to feature over 2,000 works. With a focus on community engagement, the MCA aims to foster dialogue, learning, and growth opportunities for current and future art enthusiasts.