Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Burr Ridge

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Burr Ridge

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 Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at lake shore Dr Chicago, this all-ages outing is great for anyone who loves the water or the creatures that live in it. The tanks here are so large that there are some unexpectedly large guests living here – whales!. It’s an experience your kids will never forget."
Mentioned by Chicago 4 days itinerary
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"Shedd aquarium was at one point in time the world’s largest indoor aquarium and the most visited aquarium in the United States. While it no longer holds those records, it is still one of the most visited cultural attractions in Chicago."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"One of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world. Highlights …"
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 Choose Chicago
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"The Chicago Children’s Museum offers veterans and active military free admission every day with the presentation of valid military status identification. They also offer families that qualify for state food assistance and are in possession of an EBT card or WIC card free admission for up to 6 people."
Mentioned by Tales of a Backpacker
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"The Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most visited tourist attractions. Restaurants, beer gardens and attractions fill the 3,300-foot-long pier. Great views of the Chicago skyline are visible from the end of Navy Pier."
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"This iconic Chicago attraction is bursting with attractions. However, many of them charge a fee. Believe it or not, though, there are several free things to do in Chicago at Navy 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
333 Wacker Drive
333 Wacker Drive
4.5 (12 ratings)
333 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
BuildingSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Clark Street Ale House - River North
Clark Street Ale House - River North
4.5 (425 ratings)4 (35 ratings)
Casual pub serving an extensive beer list, including microbrews, in a wood & exposed-brick space.
742 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
RestaurantSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Tribune Tower
Tribune Tower
4.6 (463 ratings)4.5 (593 ratings)
Neo-Gothic skyscraper influenced by Rouen Cathedral & decorated with rocks from world landmarks.
435 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Bohemian National Cemetery
Bohemian National Cemetery
3.6 (70 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
5255 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
CemeterySights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Known for its limestone gatehouse and highly decorated columbarium niches, which are composed of photographs, artwork, flags, and other mementos of individuals whose ashes are stored there, this cemetery, established by Chicago's Czech community in 1877, also features storied mausoleums, stained glass images and a special dedication to Chicago Cubs fans. It's a quieter, welcome alternative to public parks that often draw rambunctious young children."
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 Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"The Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Conservatory are both fun to wander through, but I love Lincoln Park for its cafes, boutiques, and adorable homes. Armitage Avenue is a perfect spot to boutique-hop for the afternoon. I love Art Effect for cute gifts (and travel accessories!), and Interior Define is fun to check out for home decor. If it’s one of those hot, sticky midwestern summer days and you’re not up for shopping, check out one of the nearby beaches along Lake Michigan."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Lincoln Park Conservatory, with its glass walls and exotic plant species, feels like a sanctuary in the middle of the bustling city. The Victorian-era building is divided into four spaces: the Fern Room, Orchid House, Palm House, and the Show House. Each houses thousands of plant and flower varieties that thrive in the conservatory’s balmy conditions all year round."

Best Museums in Burr Ridge

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
4.8 (301 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings)
Museum specializing in fine jade, gemstone & mineral carvings, plus educational geology exhibits.
1220 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Art museumMuseumsLapidarySpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
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"Ongoing weekend programs at the museum include workshops for kids to learn about identifying rocks and minerals or learning how to make jewelry. Collections include gemstones, fossils and an ornate castle. Online activities include virtual jewelry classes and rock identification classes."
Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Archaeological museumMuseumsArt museumHistory museumResearch instituteSpecialty Museums
Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum
4.5 (4933 ratings)4.5 (534 ratings)
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of hands-on-exhibits, including many for young kids.
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Children's museumMuseums

Best Cake Places in Burr Ridge

Sprinkles Chicago
Sprinkles Chicago
4.3 (693 ratings)
50 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BakeryCake shopCookie shopDessert shop
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
4.6 (158 ratings)
Cozy, enduring Polish bakery offering sweet & savory pastries along with bacon maple & other donuts.
2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BakeryCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCupcake shopDelivery serviceDonut shopPastry shopWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
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"If you don’t want to bake, or fry in this case too, then decorate with DIY cookie and doughnut kits ($14) starring colorful icing and sprinkles. You may find inspiration in the bakery’s smiley face cookies and Easter lamb cakes, wearing icing medical masks. Owner Can Lao, who revived the historic bakery in the Bridgeport neighborhood back in February, recently added Chinese egg tarts, plus a few staple items like paper towels, gloves, milk and Yakult, the yogurt-like drink."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Bridgeport. This iconic Polish bakery closed in October 2019 after decades of serving pączki, doughnuts, cookies and other candy-colored sweets to its fans. Thankfully, new ownership swept in and restored the spot to its former glory."
Le Macaron French Pastries
Le Macaron French Pastries
4.8 (72 ratings)
543 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Pastry shopCake shopCoffee shopIce cream shopPatisserieTea house
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
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"Le Macaron found on West Armitage Avenue invites guests to experience the best of French cuisine. The coffee shop’s website describes its macarons as the perfect delicacy, original and elegant, and we think they’re 100% correct. Le Macaron does offer some really fun flavors alongside the more traditional choices, though: including bubblegum, violet cassis, gingerbread, and strawberry key lime."

Best Bath Houses in Burr Ridge

Brennan Massage & Spa
Brennan Massage & Spa
4.8 (117 ratings)
3700 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
SpaDay spaFacial spaMassage spaMassage therapist
Thee European Spa
Thee European Spa
4.4 (45 ratings)
5927 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Day spaFacial spaMassage therapistNail salonTanning salonWaxing hair removal serviceYoga studio
RUBY ROOM Spa & Shop
RUBY ROOM Spa & Shop
5 (3 ratings)
1743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Spa
Mentioned by Racked Chicago
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"The Ruby Room's mission is to positively affect the energy & spirit of those they touch. Ruby Room's signature "Healing Ritual" incorporates your chosen intention and selection of a Ruby Room Aroma Infused Flower & Gem Essences to keep your energy positive and clear. This combined with numerology reading ($250) could run you at most $350 if you choose to bring a partner along."
Mentioned by PureWow
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"When your Co-Star horoscope isn’t quite cutting it, head here for an intuitive reading. Depending on your preferences, healers might read your energy or aura or refer to numerology to tell you what’s really going on with your roommate. Afterward, you can get a traditional massage or wax service and pick up a smudge to clear the energy in your home."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Burr Ridge

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove
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Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Oakbrook Terrace
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Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Burr Ridge
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