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American Writers Museum

180 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7401
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The American Writers Museum, located in downtown Chicago, is a relatively new institution dedicated to showcasing the rich history of American literature and its authors. Despite its modest size, the museum offers a comprehensive overview of writers across various genres and time periods, emphasizing diverse voices. Exhibits are designed to be engaging and interactive, featuring vintage typewriters, digital displays, and thought-provoking prompts. The museum aims to inspire a love of reading and writing in visitors of all ages and levels of literary knowledge.

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  • 180 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7401
  • +1 312-374-8790

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VictorLHenriksen
Chicago
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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JuliaSolberg
Chicago
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This is by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in and it exceeded expectations at all levels be it food, service, the amenities, the fitness centre or the pool. It was a great experience and I am so happy with my stay that I would give my 5 star recommendation to this place who made my time here so easy and luxurious. I commend all the management for great work.

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LaurentGiguere
Chicago
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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NicholasMcCathie
Chicago
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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TanguySauve
Chicago
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Staying at this place was an absolute delight because the people hosting us were incredible and marvellous. They were kind, warm and super friendly. They showed us around, made our stay memorable and comfortable and helped us with all our queries and made sure that we have the best time. Thank you once again for being this amazing.

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HonoreGrimard
Chicago
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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BabetAgterberg
Chicago
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This is a beautiful city which is known for its historic locations with so many stories associated with it. There are plenty of locations and lots to see here. It is a place where you will never be bored. Take a guided tour and make sure you visit all the places and trust me it will be worth it.

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MucahidvanTetering
Chicago
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It was a pleasing and an interesting visit to this great museum. They had a huge collection of fascinating artefacts and culturally infused items. I really enjoyed a few parts of it. It is quite big so you might feel a little bored in between. You can skip through whatever doesn't interest you.

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ConstanceMarshall
Chicago
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.. This is one of the most iconic and interesting buildings of the city where the architecture of this place speaks volume of its importance. It is a great place to visit and its tour throws some light on the history and working of this place.

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CemileAbbas
Chicago
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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EinojuhaniKuparinen
Chicago
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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BillyMurphy
Chicago
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This [sight.name] looked really interesting and I loved my visit there.I am really interested in the history and I thoroughly enjoyed the facts behind the artefacts and it was fascinating to check out old art pieces which have so much enriching history associated with it.

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IaIbrahimova
Chicago
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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FredricMansson
Chicago
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We decided to have a self guided tour and it was a good experience. This was a cheap option and it was nice because we got to know so much while visiting these famous places. All the facts and the historic stories were part of these self guided tours and it was nice to get all the information.

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TarekMattijssen
Chicago
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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AmalieJeremiassen
Chicago
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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ChristinePDam
Chicago
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This [sight.name] looked really interesting and I loved my visit there.I am really interested in the history and I thoroughly enjoyed the facts behind the artefacts and it was fascinating to check out old art pieces which have so much enriching history associated with it.

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BenjaminHLassen
Chicago
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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PjeturIngvason
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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TigranFedorov
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Me and my husband went on a romantic date in this restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. The place is quiet and nice and is perfect for intimate affairs. The staff was kind and friendly and made you feel very welcoming. The food and the service was also great and the delicious serving just made this place an absolute must try. Do visit and be amazed by everything here.

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