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From minigolf to quaint diners, Chicago is a retro playground

BY PAIGE WISER pwiser@suntimes.com There's nothing like a little good, old-fashioned fun. And it's not all that hard to find in Chicago, where minigolf is a worshipped art form and the Super Dawg reigns supreme. Ready for a round with the classics? Here's where to go. The shop's Easy Bake Oven collection is to die for, as is the food, both bakery and classic. Try the mac and cheese, served with seared honey ham Russell's Barbecue, 1621 N. Thatcher, Elmwood Park; (708) 453-7065 If you can't afford a vacation out west this summer, try this old-fashioned Western lodge. Who doesn't love wagon-wheel decorations? Bobtail Soda Fountain, 2951 N. Broadway; (773) 880-7372 Watch the ice-cream being made in a glass-enclosed "factory," and enjoy your soda fountain favorites at the classic counter. Southport Lanes & Billiards, 3325 N.... [read full story]                    

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