Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Berwyn

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Berwyn

Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
4.6 (25232 ratings)4 (9031 ratings)
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
AquariumZoos & AquariumsHistorical landmarkLearning center
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
11 Must-See Museums Near Downtown Chicago
"Watch sharks feed, sea otters swim, stingray glide, and dolphins play at Shedd Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world. Although not strictly a museum, Shedd Aquarium is part of Chicago’s Museum Campus, along with the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium — so think of it more as a living museum filled with exotic aquatic life. The views are spectacular, stretching across Lake Michigan."
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"Just as the name suggests, the scales and tales travelling zoo are exactly what it sounds like. The zoo and the animals on exhibit aren’t constrained to just one single place, but the same wanders around. The zoo is primarily based around the S Racine Avenue but is on the constant move."
Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
15+ Things to Do in Chicago with Kids for an Amazing Trip
"Many of these great kid friendly attractions are available on the Go Chicago® Card. Choose as you go from dozens of top Chicago attractions and save up to 55% off combined admission vs paying at the gate. Or, build your own pass and save up to 25% off."
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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 Red Tricycle
Best Museums for Chicago’s Curious Kids
"Play and learning are bridged together at this museum, where kids can: tackle the Cloud Buster, a 30-ton, 37-foot-tall steel dreamscape that celebrates adventure and risk-taking — qualities that are inherent to childhood — excavate dinosaur bones, explore the way water moves through pulleys and pipes, pretend to fight fires, and discover how our skyline full of buildings is created through architecture and engineering."
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."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Ohio Street Beach
Ohio Street Beach
4.5 (74 ratings)4 (113 ratings)
Sandy, accessible pocket of urban beach on the lake backed by parks & high-rise buildings.
Illinois 60611, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Washington (George) Park
Washington (George) Park
4.4 (2827 ratings)
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
4.8 (46 ratings)5 (16 ratings)
1121 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Eastern Orthodox ChurchSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkOrthodox churchPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Holy Trinity is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Chicago Landmark and is the oldest Orthodox parish in Chicago. Its unique style is typical of Slavic provincial architecture. Designed by Louis Sullivan, it is the famous architect’s only remaining church in Chicago and one of just two in the world."
Marquette Building
Marquette Building
4.6 (142 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings)
Steel-framed skyscraper completed in 1895 & considered a masterpiece of Chicago School architecture.
140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCorporate officeArchitectural BuildingsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
4.7 (1649 ratings)4.5 (1195 ratings)
Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career.
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Wright designed and built his first home in 1889, on the strength of a $5,000 loan from his then employer and mentor, seminal Chicago…"

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Berwyn

The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour
4.7 (1430 ratings)
Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar.
1520 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Cocktail barBarLounge
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Open every night from 6 PM to 2 AM, the Violet Hour is one of the best destinations for barhoppers in Chicago. It has a sleek, sophisticated air that makes it much nicer than some of the other dives of downtown, and with strict house rules that include proper attire and no cellphone use while on the premises, it will give you the thrill of exclusivity if you manage to make it inside. The decor includes dim lights, heavy black curtains and smoothly-polished wood grain tables."
Mentioned by TouchBistro
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"A true pre-prohibition speakeasy, Violet Hour’s lack of signage is its hallmark. (And according to some reviews, the long line.). Apart from its ambiance, the restaurant is known for its bar menu."
The Rosebud
The Rosebud
4.5 (926 ratings)
Chicago staple serving traditional Italian fare in a space with wood floors & white tablecloths.
1500 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Italian restaurantBarCatering food and drink supplierCatererEuropean restaurantDelivery RestaurantRestaurantSteak house
BITES asian kitchen + bar
BITES asian kitchen + bar
4.4 (408 ratings)
Asian tapas, creative cocktails & sake in rustic-chic environs with a fireplace & garden patio.
3313 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian fusion restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barJapanese restaurantPan-Asian restaurantSushi restaurantThai restaurantTiki bar

Best Donuts in Berwyn

BomboBar
BomboBar
4.3 (1473 ratings)
Donuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.
832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Ice cream shopCoffee shopDessert shopDonut shopEspresso bar
Mentioned by 10Best
From Apple Pie to Zeppole: Chicago Dessert Options Satisfy Day and Night
"Bar Siena's walk-up dessert window, BomboBar, offers a riff on doughnuts - the "bomboloni" - an Italian hole-less doughnut Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani serves at his restaurants, Siena Tavern and Bar Siena. It's the specialty of the house at BomboBar and works wonderfully in the West Loop for dessert or post-party hunger pangs. Order one, four, six or a dozen and any of six rotating custard flavors that you inject into the doughnut."
Mentioned by MVMT Blog
25 Most Instagrammable Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes in Chicago
"If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll want to pay close attention to the next few spots. Just be warned that you will absolutely get a sugar high followed by a hard crash after downing one of these bombos, but at least you’ll die happy."
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."
Dat Donut
Dat Donut
4.5 (1215 ratings)
Cheery counter serving up massive homestyle donuts, in flavors such as buttermilk & apple fritter.
8251 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
Donut shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"Before the pandemic, the confectionary company was open 24 hours a day for late-nighters to grab a sugary nightcap before heading home. However, due to the circumstances Dat Donut has had to reduce their hours to keep things safe — which just means you’ll have to stay up until 5:30 in the morning to end your night on the best decision you’ll make all day."

Best Bath Houses in Berwyn

The Spa by Asha James Hotel
The Spa by Asha James Hotel
4 (11 ratings)
55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
SpaFacial spaMassage therapist
Mentioned by The Telegraph
Hotels
"This hotel is sophisticated ode to design and feels like the residence of a Mad Men character, with its mid-century-esque furnishings, mural-splashed walls and clean lines throughout. Room service from the on-site David Burke’s Primehouse draws in repeat guests."
The Waldorf Astoria Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Spa
4.6 (24 ratings)
11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
SpaFitness centerMassage therapist
Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's Best Spas Offer Wellness, Relaxation and a Bit of Bliss
"Located inside the serene Waldorf Astoria hotel, the spa was designed like a Greco-Roman European Spa. It's spacious (14,000 sq. ft) and includes a state-of-the-art fitness facility, impressive lap pool and separate men's and women's locker rooms, each with a Eucalyptus Steam Room, Dry Sauna, Jacuzzi and relaxation lounge. You're bound to find something appealing among the wellness offerings and experiences are tailored for each guest's needs: customized facials, men's services, treatments for hands and feet and even eyelash extensions."
Mentioned by PureWow
Top 10 Chicago Spas by Neighborhood
"Until teleportation is possible, we’ll take a shortcut to Turkey through the Waldorf Astoria Spa. Their signature cleanse includes a coffee, olive stone and lemon scrub, followed by a rhassoul clay wrap, for a full hammam experience in 120 minutes. Afterward, we like to relax in the elegant lounge, but you’re also welcome to use the state-of-the-art fitness center."
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
Best Spas in Chicago 2021
"The Waldorf Astoria Spa is probably the most indulgent spa on this list. This 14,000 sq ft Greek-inspired spa offers an array of attractive treatment options. From salons to pools and even a health club, this spa has got you covered."
Red Square Spa
Red Square Spa
4.5 (507 ratings)
Working modernized bathhouse that doubles as a restaurant & bar serving up Russian fare & vodka.
1914 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Day spaBeauty salonRestaurantSaunaTanning salon
Mentioned by The Coliving Blog by Common | Resources for Shared Living
5 Chicago spas & saunas to thaw out during the cold winter
"Although it’s the oldest traditional bathhouse in the city (and one of the oldest in the country), Red Square is certainly not behind the times when it comes to top-notch spa services and amenities. Red Square is known for its traditional Turkish saunas that are heated up to 200 degrees – perfect for thawing your bones on the coldest of days. When the heat gets too much, you can fill a bucket with ice-cold water for a sobering blast that increases your circulation and opens your pores."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Berwyn

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Acme Hotel Company Chicago
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The Westin Chicago River North
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Hotel Zachary Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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