Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hickory Hills

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hickory Hills

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 Your Chicago Guide
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"Built in 1930, more than 80 different habitats are represented. There are also live shows featuring dolphins, penguins, and even Beluga whales. Shedd Aquarium offers free days for Illinois residents as well as participating in Museums for All."
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 The Crazy Tourist
50 Best Things to Do in Chicago (IL
"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 Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at 800 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 is one of the most popular places in Chi-Town for residents and visitors, chances are high that you’ve been to Navy Pier a few times. Don’t discard it when you’re looking for ways to keep the Chicago children active. There’s plenty to do here, and as often as you may visit, there’s always something new to see."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"If you’ve been making a to do list for Chicago, you’ve probably listed a few of Navy Pier‘s attractions already. It extends into Lake Michigan like a sort of overgrown boardwalk, and it’s absolutely packed with shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, movie theaters and other popular places for locals and tourists alike. There are rides, too."
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
The Wrigley Building
The Wrigley Building
4.6 (1154 ratings)4.5 (255 ratings)
Beloved 1924 addition to the city skyline, whose clock tower stands 425 ft. above street level.
400-410 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Business centerSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
333 Wacker Drive
333 Wacker Drive
4.5 (12 ratings)
333 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
BuildingSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Northerly Island
Northerly Island
4.5 (75 ratings)3.5 (116 ratings)
Lake island & park, home to Huntington Bank Pavilion amphitheater, nature trails & skyline vistas.
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
IslandNature & Parks
Lincoln Park Cultural center
Lincoln Park Cultural center
4.7 (17643 ratings)
Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.
2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Park
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate
4.8 (14957 ratings)4.5 (16618 ratings)
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
SculptureSights & LandmarksMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Dessert in Hickory Hills

Original Rainbow Cone
Original Rainbow Cone
4.7 (1907 ratings)
Long-standing seasonal ice cream destination serving cones, shakes, sundaes & banana splits.
9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Chicago summer is here, which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves, put your hair up, and eat accordingly—we’re talking ice cream, of course, that frosty refresher that is wildly hard-earned after every Chicago winter. Luckily, our fine town is continuing to up its scoop game in big, memorable ways each year, serving up enough sundaes, fro-yo, gelato, and soft serve to keep you cool all season long. From ice-cold curls and koala-inspired cones to avocado scoops and vegan soft serve, here are this summer’s most scream-worthy ice cream shops."
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
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"This ice cream shop and its stacks of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with walnuts plus cherries), pistachio, and orange sherbet have been a total staple of summer in Chicago for more than 80 years now. This year, the Original Rainbow Cone is spreading some love all across Chicago with its brand spanking new van, complete with ice cream paint job, so make sure to follow the rainbow (van)!. You can find the Original Rainbow Cone at 9233 S Western Ave or Navy Pier."
Goddess and the Baker, Wabash
Goddess and the Baker, Wabash
4.3 (1643 ratings)
All-day cafe with baked goods plus breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads & beer & wine.
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopDessert shopLunch restaurantSalad shopSandwich shop
Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery
4.2 (656 ratings)
Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Sandwich shopAmerican restaurantBakeryBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopDessert restaurantSalad shop

Cheap Places to Eat in Hickory Hills

Hong Kong Buffet
Hong Kong Buffet
3.4 (681 ratings)
Family-friendly spot with self-serve Chinese chow in a no-frills, modern cafe setting.
6249 N McCormick Blvd, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Chinese restaurant
Portillo's Hot Dogs
Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.3 (8549 ratings)
Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
520 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Fast food restaurantHot dog restaurantHot dog stand
Mentioned by 10Best
Lunch in Chicago: so many options from healthy to indulgent
"The Chicago born and based chain is a smart choice for a snappy Chicago style hot dog, a spiced-just-right Italian beef or combo, better than decent char burgers and really good shakes, malts and chocolate cake. Service is fast, staff gets your order right, prices are low and everything is authentically flavored. Even dieters can find a tasty option at Portillo's - char-broiled chicken or grilled tuna sandwiches and big salads."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"If you’re in Chicago for the first time, there’s an imaginary list of things you have to try. This list includes Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago dogs. Portillo’s is a great stop to try both."
The Spice Room
The Spice Room
4.4 (578 ratings)
Northern Indian food is offered in a simple storefront setting with bare wood tables & BYOB.
2906 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Indian restaurantEthnic restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"Among the best restaurants in Chicago is this luxe dining room, with a deep menu of Indian favorites from samosas to curry and a lovely selection of vegetarian options prepared by gourmet chefs. There are also seafood, beef and chicken offerings as well, and catering is available for those events that call for something special on the table. The Spice Room | 435 N."

Best Donuts in Hickory Hills

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
14 Chicago bakeries offer take-and-bake cookie kits
"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 The Infatuation
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"If you’re wondering what happened to Bridgeport Bakery 1.0, it closed. But thankfully version 2.0 has the same delicious treats as the original. And while they have a lot of baked goods besides donuts, we like coming here for their long johns and bismarks."
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."
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
4.7 (751 ratings)
Chef-owned counter for artisanal donuts in unusual flavors plus fried chicken sandwiches & coffee.
181 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Chicken restaurantCoffee shopDonut shopFried chicken takeawayRestaurant
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
10 Of The Best Donut Shops In Chicago
"Remember that whole viral fiasco between Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A that happened last year about who had the best chicken sandwich?. Well it was all a shame because the true victor is Do-Rite’s decadent Donut and Chicken Sandwich. And if that doesn’t sound absolutely delicious to you, then well, maybe we can’t be friends."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hickory Hills

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Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Darien
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago-Midway Airport
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Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Westchester/Oak Brook
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