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Best places to see Santa in Chicago
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Believe it or not, some day you'll cherish that photo of your toddler screaming on Santa's lap. But in the meantime, this year holds another possibility of capturing the iconic moment of the annual visit to Santa-maybe with fewer tears this time.
Here are a few prime spots for the shot in the city.
You might also like:, Where to see Reindeer in Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights
The switch for the lights at the zoo was flipped on at the end of November, but the lights will stay on through the holidays for families from all over to experience the joy of seeing a magnificent light show in one of Chicago's greatest tourist attractions.
And Santa, you ask? He can be found in the Kovler Lion House.
Zoo Lights is open December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 26-31, but Santa heads back to the North Pole after Dec. 23.
