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Washington Park

A very big park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The park has big open fields, which host numerous festivals, sporting events, and performances throughout the summer. Be sure to check out the DuSable Museum of African-American History and the "Fountain of Time" sculpture.

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DuSable Museum of African-American History
Chicago's museum of African-American history is named after the first settler of Chicago, a Haitian named Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. The museum often has excellent and moving temporary exhibits.
Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM$10, $7 students/seniors, $3 children 6-11, free for children under 6; free for everyone on Su
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Drexel Fountain
This ornate fountain that stands in the tiny Drexel Square Park is the oldest in Chicago — one of the first monuments erected in the Chicago area. Commissioned by a wealthy stockbroker by the name of Francis Drexel, who managed to get the avenue, square, and fountain all named after himself without ever setting foot in Chicago.
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Court Theatre
Excellent dramatic theater on the University campus.
16 Sep–12 Jun 2011 performances: usually Wed-Thu 7:30PM, Fri 8PM, Sat 3PM & 8PM, Sun 2:30PM & 7:30PMStudent $8-20, general $25-50, half-price tickets available one hour before the show
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Nella Pizza e Pasta
If you're looking for something unusual and fun, try the "Bombe" stuffed pizza. The toppings are stuffed between the two crusts, and the result puffs up like a volcano that's about to explode. Brunch on the weekends.
Mon–Thu 10:30AM–10PM; Fri 10:30AM–11PM; Sat 9:30AM–11PM; Sun 9:30AM–10PM$12–25