Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Westchester

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Westchester

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
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"Now openThe Shedd‘s penguins have been busy exploring Chicago’s iconic institutions, but now they’re back home at this lakeside aquarium. Visit them in their natural habitat, along with sea otters, turtles, beluga whales, sea lions, jelly fish, reptiles, and more."
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"The mystical underwater world comes alive for those not actually at the aquarium via Instagram. We see all your jellyfish, dolphin show, and shark tank photos."
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
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"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and is certainly not your average pier. Stretching over 3,000-feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is packed full of entertainment, offering 50-acres of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the Centennial Wheel that stands prominently in the middle of Pier Park, and there’s often live music, art exhibitions, and firework displays throughout the summer."
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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."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"You have two choices here: you can either take a selfie from afar, with Navy Pier and its massive Ferris wheel in the background, or you can buy a ticket and take the ride, snapping a selfie from 150 feet up in the air."
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
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
4.5 (2244 ratings)
18.5-mi. mixed-use trail along Lake Michigan, with multiple parks & city skyline views.
Illinois, USA
Nature & ParksBiking TrailsHiking Trails
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"Chicago’s Lakefront Trail I promised we’d do a lot of walking today, so next, head back towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the lakefront trail, a nearly 20-mile stretch of paved walkway that meanders down the city’s coastline. The views are spectacular and it’s a great way to see the city’s skyline from a distance. If you’d prefer to bike the trail (highly recommended!), check out the city’s bike-sharing system, Divvy, where you can grab a bike for a 24-hour rental period from one of the city’s many stations"
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
4.8 (342 ratings)5 (9 ratings)
1810 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksElementary schoolParochial schoolPreschoolChurches & Cathedrals
Lurie Garden
Lurie Garden
4.8 (131 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
220 E. Monroe St This is NOT mailing address, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Burnham Park
Burnham Park
4.5 (2437 ratings)
36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Park
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Burnham Park stretches six miles along the shores of Lake Michigan's Oakland Shoal from 14th Street to 56th Street, covering just shy of 600 acres of waterfront. The large Burnham Harbor takes up the shoreline from the park's northern end to 22nd Street, well-protected by Northerly Island. Burnham Park starts at the southern end of Grant Park, and is home to numerous attractions including Soldier Field, home of The Chicago Bears."
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"Burnham Park runs for 6 miles (9.7 km) along Chicago's lakefront from Grant Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south, through the neighborhoods of Near South, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park."
Untouchable Tour - Chicago's Original Gangster Tour
Untouchable Tour - Chicago's Original Gangster Tour
4.3 (170 ratings)
Chicago's notorious past is explored in this 2-hour bus tour of Prohibition-era mobster hangouts.
600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bus tour agencyEntertainment agencyHistorical landmarkSightseeing tour agencyTour agency
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Illinois might not seem like a hotbed of mob activity, but Chicago is the exception. It was famous during the Prohibition era as the central headquarters for Al Capone, Bugs Moran, Baby Face Nelson and many other mafia legends who made names for themselves with everything from bootlegging to gunrunning. Not surprisingly, you’ll find lots of “mob tours” in the city that are designed to satisfy curiosity about these famous figures."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Westchester

Udupi Palace Restaurant
Udupi Palace Restaurant
3.5 (863 ratings)
Neighborhood Indian eatery whipping up classic vegetarian specialties in an unassuming space.
2543 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Indian restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantEvent venueFamily restaurantFusion restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSouth Asian restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Indian West Ridge. Carnivores seem to think that without meat on their plates they’d starve. But this 100 percent vegetarian South Indian spot puts an end to that theory with its famous dosa—a gigantic cumin-, potato- and onion-filled rice and lentil crêpe that comes in a dozen varieties."
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
4.6 (454 ratings)
Wood-fired Argentinean-American fare & South American cocktails doled out in hip, stylish surrounds.
845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantArgentinian restaurantBarEvent venueRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Moonlight Vulture
Moonlight Vulture
4.6 (150 ratings)
Casual option serving vegetarian & vegan sandwiches (plus some seafood versions) with house coffee.
2889 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Sandwich shopCafeVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliVegetarian restaurant

Best Spas in Westchester

Balance Spa and Fitness - Hilton Palmer House Hilton
Balance Spa and Fitness - Hilton Palmer House Hilton
3.7 (24 ratings)
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Day spaFacial spaFitness centerMassage therapistNail salonSpa and health club
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
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"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."
Marietta's Day Spa & Salon
Marietta's Day Spa & Salon
3.6 (20 ratings)
58 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Day spaBeauty salonFacial spaMassage therapistNail salon

Best & Cool Bars in Westchester

The Piggery
The Piggery
4.2 (750 ratings)
Casual, lively restaurant with many TVs highlights a pork-driven menu plus American comfort food.
1625 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Hamburger restaurantBarBar & grillPizza restaurantRestaurant
The Native
The Native
4.6 (227 ratings)
Dark, retro-inspired tavern with tap beers & house cocktails, plus free popcorn & a patio.
2417 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Bar
Café Touché - French Bistro & Wine Bar
Café Touché - French Bistro & Wine Bar
4.6 (537 ratings)
Classic French country fare & an extensive wine list in a casual, airy bistro with patio dining.
6731 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
French restaurantBarBistroBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"The Edison Park neighborhood bistro Café Touche serves generous portions of authentic French cuisine in a light, bright space. Its lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus cover the c..."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Westchester

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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
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Residence Inn Chicago Midway Airport
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook
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