Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Rockdale

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Rockdale

Jackson Park
Jackson Park
4.5 (4188 ratings)
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Rainbow Beach Park
Rainbow Beach Park
4.3 (1309 ratings)
Large beach with showers, a playground, fitness center, handball courts & free WiFi.
3111 E 77th St, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
ParkPublic beach
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Boasting stunning views of distant skylines of Chicago, Rainbow Beach Park is situated on the southern side of Chicago. One of the best amenities the park offers is the complimentary Wi-Fi that visitors can use. The beach isn’t pet-friendly, but Rainbow Beach has abundant wildlife that both kids and adults can enjoy observing."
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago
4.5 (628 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Storied, research-centric private school known for its medical & economics programs & scenic campus.
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
UniversitySights & LandmarksCollegeEducational sitesUniversities & Schools
Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Frederick C. Robie House
Frederick C. Robie House
4.7 (744 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week.
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Chicago, USA
"Of the numerous buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed around Chicago, none is more famous or influential than Robie House. Because its horizontal lines resembled the flat landscape of the Midwestern prairie, the style became known as the Prairie style. Inside are 174 stained-glass windows and doors, which you'll see on the hour-long tours (frequency varies by season, but there's usually at least one tour per hour). Advance tickets are highly recommended."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,000-square-foot Robie…"
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."
Jackson Bark
Jackson Bark
4.8 (505 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
6000 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Dog parkNature & ParksParks
Sherman Park
Sherman Park
4.2 (527 ratings)
An oasis known as one of the nation's first urban parks, with a lagoon, fishing & wildlife.
1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Park
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Explore all 60 acres of Chicago’s historic Sherman Park on the city’s South Side. A big, circular ring-like pond encompasses the whole park, so you will never be far from views of the water. This historic park offers multiple baseball fields, a tennis court, and a basketball court."
Midway Plaisance Park
Midway Plaisance Park
4.6 (611 ratings)
Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
21 Best Things to Do in Chicago
"Known simply as the Midway, this mile-long natural stretch on the South Side connects the east end's Washington Park to Jackson Park on the west. Once the site of amusements during the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition (AKA World's Fair), the Midway is flanked by Hyde Park's noted gothic architecture, particularly the University of Chicago campus, and tree-lined boulevards, as well as outfitted with an ice skating rink and other facilities to keep folks visiting year-round."
Burnham Nature Sanctuary
Burnham Nature Sanctuary
4.7 (59 ratings)
1600 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park. There is a bird sanctuary, a bioretention basin, nature paths, and a centennial prairie. Native prairie grasses, savanna, and woodland ecosystems create the largest natural area along the lakefront, according to the park district."

Cheap Places to Eat in Rockdale

Harolds Chicken 95th
Harolds Chicken 95th
3.5 (220 ratings)
2237 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Takeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try
"Harold’s, in its many, many incarnations, is the fried Chicago natives crave the most when forced to move. There’s a certain serenity to things when walking inside, placing an order, and waiting for cooks to fry up an order. Of course, don’t forget to order mild sauce, a condiment that Chicagoans go bezerk for."
Plant Based Junkie
Plant Based Junkie
4.2 (156 ratings)
1635 1/2 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Vegan restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"Plant Based Junkie takes your favorite burgers and other fast food and adds delicious plants to the mix. The "Chicken" sandwich comes in mild or spicy and their vegan cupcakes are the talk of the town!"
Medici On 57th
Medici On 57th
4.4 (1909 ratings)
U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.
1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryFamily restaurantRestaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Rockdale

Cafe Miele
Cafe Miele
4.6 (555 ratings)
Casual restaurant serving omelets, salads, burgers, wraps & fresh juices, with gluten-free options.
11315 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467, USA
Breakfast restaurantLunch restaurantPancake restaurant
Mary's Morning Mixup
Mary's Morning Mixup
4.6 (717 ratings)
Comfy American eatery offering hearty breakfast & lunch fare with housemade soups & desserts.
9110 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
Breakfast restaurantRestaurant
Pearl's Place Restaurant
Pearl's Place Restaurant
4 (2599 ratings)
White-tablecloth restaurant serving Southern/soul food classics such as fried chicken & catfish.
3901 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Soul food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBuffet restaurantCatererSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
6 Best Buffets in Chicago for Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner
"Breakfast: Monday – Friday 7 – 10:30 am, Saturday 7 – 11:30 am, Sunday 8 – 11:30 am Lunch: Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, Saturday 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Dinner: Monday – Wednesday, Saturday 3:30 – 8 pm, Tuesday – Friday 3:30 – 9 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. Hold up… a soul food buffet?. Does this list get any better!?"

Best Nightlife in Rockdale

Red Lobster
Red Lobster
3.8 (2350 ratings)
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
5201 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAngler fish restaurantBarCrab houseEvent venueFamily restaurant
Open Outcry Brewing Company
Open Outcry Brewing Company
4.7 (588 ratings)
Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.
10934 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
BreweryBarRestaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A southside brewery that edges so far down, it’s hardly considered urban territory, Open Outcry is an unexpected oasis in this part of the city, encouraging you to quench your thirst in their garage-style taproom. Featuring a flight inspired by the colors of the original Rainbow Cone—Palmer House IPA, Strawberry Imperial Stout, Orange Milkshake IPA, Pistachio Brown Ale—Open Outcry promises that you can’t go wrong with any of their signature brews. And their blissful beer garden with yellow accents is the go-to lounge for the summer!"
Woodlawn Tap
Woodlawn Tap
4.3 (274 ratings)
Neighborhood cash-only watering hole that's a hangout for the University of Chicago community.
1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 28 Essential Bars in Chicago
"Locals still tell friends to meet them at “Jimmy’s” the name of the the bar’s former owner (Jimmy Wilson died in 1999). Regardless, this tried and true dive bar has provided a meeting point for generations of college students, professors, and Hyde Park residents. Pitchers of beer are popular here as are the burgers."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Rockdale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Joliet South
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$249 /night
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Romeoville Joliet North
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$114.08 /night
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2.9 (90 reviews)
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Romeoville
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$80 /night
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