Best Arts and Culture Places in Darien

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Darien

The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
4.8 (23445 ratings)5 (22413 ratings)
Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
MuseumArt museum
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Set where the Chicago Portage enters Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier is a multifaceted visitor attraction extending over the water for six city blocks. As one of the top days out in the Midwest, an attraction of this magnitude is hard to sum up in one paragraph. But in 50 acres you’ll come across the vast multisensory Funhouse Maze and the 65-metre Centennial Wheel, footed by fairground rides and amusements."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"If you are wondering what to see in Chicago with kids, I would highly recommend the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier. This is a landmark in Chicago and while there are several other things to do at the Navy Pier, the Ferris Wheel should be on every tourist’s list. The wheel is 200-feet high and offers an incredible 360-degree view of Lake Michigan and the exciting pier."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"The only Chicagoans you'll run into at Navy Pier are the employees but out-of-towners and suburbanites seem to love the downtown pier that extends into Lake Michigan. Once used by the military, it's now Chicago's largest tourist attraction. You can just walk up and down the pier, taking in skyline and lake views."
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
4.5 (4061 ratings)4 (792 ratings)
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Modern art museumMuseumsArt museum
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"DowntownWalk among the Warhols If the modern wing at the Art Institute of Chicago isn’t enough, lovers of modern art can’t miss the Museum of Contemporary Art. In fact, the building itself (home to the MCA since 1996) is a modern marvel and an ode to Chicago in both its nods to famous architects from the Chicago School and in its design, which was inspired by the city’s grid system. Featuring a collection that includes Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, and countless more modern art heavy-hitters, the museum will leave you dazzled for hours."
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
4.7 (4856 ratings)4.5 (2824 ratings)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Cultural centerShoppingArt centerArt GalleriesArchitectural Buildings
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower
4.5 (545 ratings)4 (190 ratings)
Chicago-focused gallery, specializing in photos, inside a 19th-century Gothic limestone landmark.
806 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Art gallerySights & LandmarksObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Trip101
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"While the Chicago Water Tower was really only built to hide a standpipe, its intricate design symbolizes the value of simple things; like water supply. The story behind this structure is the important solution designed by Chesbrough to save the city from the inadequate water supply for the growing population. It is built with a characteristic Gothic Revival style, almost fairytale-like."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Water Tower is Chicago’s oldest known building and is the only structure that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Built in 1869, it sourced clean water from nearby Lake Michigan to use for fighting fires. But today you can visit it as a cultural venue that showcases art and photography exhibits."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"This free gallery is located within the historic Water Tower and features a rotating gallery of works by Chicago photographers and artists."
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
History museumMuseumsArchiveArt galleryLibraryMilitary Museums
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Now open Located just across from Millennium Park, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is dedicated to educating the public about military history. The unique museum hosts a permanent exhibition on the Medal of Honor and is currently showing a special exhibit about Allied forces during World War II."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"
Boeing Gallery North
Boeing Gallery North
4.7 (7 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Art gallery
Kavi Gupta Gallery | Washington Blvd
Kavi Gupta Gallery | Washington Blvd
5 (21 ratings)
Gallery displaying contemporary art by emerging artists across all media, from paintings to film.
835 W Washington Blvd, 219 N Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Art gallerySculpture museum
Mentioned by Widewalls
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"Established in 2002 in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Kavi Gupta Gallery focuses on presenting exhibitions of international emerging and mid-career artists in all media. The space has received enormous popular and critical responses for its curatorially-focused, project-based and ambitious and innovative programming. Within its two permanent gallery locations, the gallery hosts more than a dozen museum-quality exhibitions each year, while its publishing imprint, Kavi Gupta Editions, produces quality artist books and catalogs."
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Established in 2002, Kavi Gupta Art Gallery focusses on presenting works of international mid-career and emerging artists who have a record with museums in solo shows and biennales, and whose works have been published in important institutional and public collections. Kavi Gupta Art Gallery is divided into two main spaces; including the original gallery and a newly built 8,000 sq. ft exhibition space."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Kavi Gupta Gallery features the artworks of a long list of artists from different parts of the world. It is owned by gallerist Kavi Gupta. The gallery has multiple exhibition spaces."
Ed Paschke Art Center
Ed Paschke Art Center
4.8 (50 ratings)5 (16 ratings)
5415 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Art centerMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
AMAZING Free Things To Do in Chicago
"This center dedicated to the famous artist is located in Jefferson Park, and with its bright mural you can’t miss it. You can check out an iPod at the front desk for a self-guided tour, or visit the first Thursday of the month at 2pm for a thirty-minute guided tour."

Best Donuts in Darien

Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
4.7 (793 ratings)
Chef-owned stop for artisanal donuts in unusual flavors plus gluten-free & vegan options & coffee.
50 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBakeryCoffee shop
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"As one would expect from chefs Jeff Mahin and Francis Brennan, Do-Rite caters to every diet (except, well, the fat-free kind) with three gluten-free (Birthday Cake, Valrhona Chocolate Glazed, and Cinnamon & Sugar) and three vegan options (the Spiced Maple Chai is everything you crave in a donut) every day, along with their spot-on takes on the classics, like the simple, pillowy happiness of the Vanilla Bean Glazed. But my money’s on the Pistachio-Meyer Lemon, a cake donut with bright and herbal notes, and just the right amount of sweetness."
Mentioned by chicagofoodplanet.com
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"When the doughnut craze hit the city, there was one ring to rule them all: Do-Rite Donut’s Buttermilk Old Fashioned Donut. This treat is the one thing folks always leave our Gateway to the West Loop Food Tour raving about. Crunchy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and coated in a vanilla-bean glaze, this doughnut reaches perfection when dunked in coffee."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"Do the Right Thing at Do-Rite: Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich Served on a Vanilla Bean Donut ($6.99). It’s difficult to make a bad decision a Do-Rite. The donuts start at $1.95 and they should be charging more because they are liquid gold."
Joe Donut - Niles
Joe Donut - Niles
4.5 (353 ratings)
6969 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Breakfast restaurantBakeryCatererDonut shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Donut Shops in Chicago
"Small-batch donuts are the name of the game at this adorable Glenview spot, where they bypass preservatives and trans fats in favor of natural ingredients, making all of the jams and fillings in-house. The Boston Cream, stuffed with rich pastry cream and glazed with shiny ganache, and the oh-so-springy Strawberry Glazed are highlights."
Huck Finn Restaurant
Huck Finn Restaurant
4.3 (2608 ratings)
Diner-style grub (including donuts) served in a casual, wood-trimmed eatery that's open 24/7.
3414 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best 24-Hour Diners in Chicago
"Huck Finn Restaurant serves up hearty American meals all day, but regulars swear by their donuts.|© Salim Virji / Flickr. Huck Finn Restaurant serves up hearty home cooking all day long in three Chicagoland locations. While best known—or perhaps most appreciated—for its donuts, the diner has excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, too."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"This diner mini-chain has three locations on the South Side that provide patrons with a satisfyingly sweet finish to every meal. Chow on golden brown pancakes, club sandwiches, and burgers but make sure to save some room for a donut delight. The signature treat features one of Huck’s donuts topped with choice of ice cream and whipped cream."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Darien

Esmeralda's Lounge
Esmeralda's Lounge
4.8 (55 ratings)
2539 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Cocktail barTiki bar
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Lincoln Park Conservatory
4.8 (2461 ratings)4.5 (680 ratings)
Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure.
2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksParkGardens
Mentioned by Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"The Lincoln Park Conservatory is a conservatory and botanical garden in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The conservatory is best known for its horticultural collections, community work, and educational programming. It is also housed in a glass house from the Victorian Era that is stunning to view on its own."
Frontier
Frontier
4.4 (1064 ratings)
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
American restaurantBarRestaurant

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Darien

Sai Café
Sai Café
4.6 (131 ratings)
Seafood & sushi are the focus of this Japanese eatery offering creative rolls & cooked items too.
2010 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Japanese restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Serving a nice variety of quality sushi to Lincoln Park diners for over 20 years, Sai Cafe has earned decades' worth of rave reviews along with the loyalty of many regulars."
Friends Sushi
Friends Sushi
4.3 (719 ratings)
Hip little Japanese lounge with raw & cooked fare, cocktails & sake in a sleek, futuristic setting.
710 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Japanese restaurantAsian restaurantBarRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"With its all-white, retro-futuristic decor and reasonable prices, Friends Sushi encourages diners to enjoy sushi at any time, not just for special occasions. Yet the quality of fis..."
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
4.5 (945 ratings)
Trendy, bustling restaurant with an upscale-urban vibe & a creative take on Japanese cuisine.
230 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Japanese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantBarbecue restaurantFusion restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant

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