CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Whether entrenched in business meetings or stuck on a layover, you may find yourself in Chicago with limited time to spare. But this vibrant city has so much to offer that it's worth using every free moment to see something new. Here are some of the things I managed slip in on a recent business trip to Chicago. Underneath the "Cloud Gate" sculpture, the perspective gets distorted in the reflection. Museum: The famous Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan Ave.) has enough rooms of artwork to keep a person exploring for days; unfortunately, I got there just before it closed at 5 p.m. Still, it was worth a peek.
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Paintings by Edvard Munch, famous for "The Scream," are at the Art Institute
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Explore nightlife in Lincoln Park, a trendy area north of downtown
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Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center
Just a few blocks north of the @placeholder, this gigantic reflective sculpture called "Cloud Gate" weighs 110 tons, stands 33 feet high and is made of stainless steel plates.