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Baháʼí House of Worship

📍 Wilmette · North Shore

The Baháʼí House of Worship for North America in Wilmette. Free admission, open to everyone.

🕑 Temple Auditorium daily 6am–6pm; Welcome Center daily 10am–6pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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Pullman National Historical Park

📍 Pullman · Chicago South Side

National park site in the historic Pullman company town on Chicago’s Far South Side. No entrance pass required.

🕑 Hours vary; ranger tours leave the visitor center daily at 1pm when offered

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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Volkening Heritage Farm

📍 Schaumburg · Northwest Suburbs

Living-history 1880s German farm in Schaumburg. Free admission to the farm grounds.

🕑 Grounds & trails daily 8am–5pm (Nov 1–Mar 31); visitor center closed Dec 1–Mar 31

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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