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The Walnut Room

111 N. State St., Seventh Fl., Chicago, IL 60602

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A Chicago Tradition. The world-famous Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store.

Get a glimpse of the famous Great Tree and if you’re hungry, stay for lunch. A Chicago landmark since 1907, the classic restaurant is a holiday tradition for many in its own right — you can still order Mrs. Hering’s famous chicken pot pie, which dates all the way back to 1890.

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The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet

Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University •  Dec 05 – Dec 28

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 21 – Jan 04 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

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Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest

Navy Pier •  Dec 05 – Jan 04

Relive cherished memories and make magical new ones at Chicago’s favorite holiday experience.

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