Best History Museum in Grant Park

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Best History Museum in Grant Park

Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
4.6 (1145 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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"A powerful museum dedicated to African-American history, culture, and art, the DuSable Museum is a perfect place to take older kids and teens, although children ages 5 and up are welcome. Past exhibits have covered everything from the impact of Jewish scholars in African-American colleges to poetry and African-American soldiers in the Vietnam War."
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
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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
4.6 (173 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings)
Mansion where Jane Addams began the settlement-house movement & now a museum with exhibits & tours.
800 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Nobel Peace Prize-winner Jane Addams was the leader of the settlement housing reform movement, which encouraged middle-class people to move into poor urban areas in order to share their knowledge and skills, contribute essential services and encourage economic integration. Addams founded Hull-House in 1889 with the goal of providing everything from childcare for working mothers to acculturation classes for immigrants. Now a museum, Hull-House displays pictures, furniture and a collection of artwork by individuals who lived in the house, offering historical insight into what life was like during the turn of the 20th century."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"Chicago's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum was a settlement house founded in 1889 by Ellen Gates Starr and Janes Addams. The Hull House served as a place for European immigrants to call home after landing into the United States. Within 30 years of its opening, the house had expanded to include 13 buildings and a summer camp."
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"Social reformer Jane Addams was one of the most influential people of her time. Her work helped immigrants and to shape national and international policy. The museum preserves the Nobel laureate’s legacy and helps further her vision through research, education, and social engagement."
Henry B. Clarke House
Henry B. Clarke House
4.5 (44 ratings)4 (20 ratings)
This middle-class Greek Revival structure, built in 1836, is Chicago's oldest surviving home.
1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Busy Beaver Button Co.
Busy Beaver Button Co.
5 (156 ratings)
Your designs are put onto buttons at this funky store offering a fast turnaround & museum.
3407 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
4.6 (96 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Renowned center since 1977 for Native American artifacts, with 10,000+ historical & cultural items.
3001 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
4.5 (177 ratings)4 (9 ratings)
Exhibits, collections & research promoting history & culture of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest.
238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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"ChinatownLearn how one of the country’s oldest Chinatowns developed Chinatown is a favorite stop among visitors to Chicago, and the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago is a must-see of the neighborhood. With a permanent exhibit that tells the story of Chinese immigration to the Midwest, plus rotating exhibits on things like Chinese clothing, art, and more, this museum is sure to teach visitors something new about an important culture that has been rooted in Chicago's community for more than 100 years. What to know before you go: The Chinese-American Museum of Chicago is open 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday and 9:30am to 2pm Tuesday-Friday."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Chinese American Museum of Chicago opened in 2005 in Chicago's Chinatown. Three years after its opening, the museum suffered a fire and lost a considerable amount of its collection. Today, the museum is a hotbed of cultural artifacts from the Chinese culture and hosts a popular Chinese New Year celebration in the city each year."
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Every Free Museum in Chicago
"238 W 23rd StHours: Tues-Fri, 9:30am-1:30pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pmSuggested donation: $5. Sign up here for our daily Chicago email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."
Museum Campus
Museum Campus
4.7 (18139 ratings)
57-acre grounds housing the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum plus eats & lake beach.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
4.5 (50 ratings)4 (61 ratings)
Collection of artifacts, films & books on US military history, housed in an ornate 1912 building.
104 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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"Now open Located just across from Millennium Park, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is dedicated to educating the public about military history. The unique museum hosts a permanent exhibition on the Medal of Honor and is currently showing a special exhibit about Allied forces during World War II."
Mentioned by Museum Hack
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"The Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago is dedicated to highlighting and studying military history. Founded in 2003, the museum now has more than 115,000 objects, 67,000 books, and 9,000 photos. The collection includes rare military memorabilia, glass negatives, posters, artwork, and videos."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Museum admission is always free for anyone with an active military ID, the Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. General free admission days for 2020 are:. April 6 – Centennial of WWI"

Best Fine Dining in Grant Park

La Storia, Italian Restaurant, Down Town Chicago’s Gold Coast
La Storia, Italian Restaurant, Down Town Chicago’s Gold Coast
4.4 (186 ratings)
Elevated, multiregional Italian kitchen & bar in historic surrounds with patios & a courtyard.
1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Steak 48
Steak 48
4.6 (1265 ratings)
Stylish spot for prime meats, American fare & a full bar in a vast space with many seating areas.
615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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"Steak 48 on North Wabash Ave in River North, is a restaurant from Jeffrey and Mike Mastro of the Mastro’s Ocean Club restaurants. They are no strangers to great restaurants and thi..."
Carnivale
Carnivale
4.4 (2667 ratings)
Lively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.
702 West Fulton Market Street, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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Best Pancakes in Grant Park

Elly's on Milwaukee
Elly's on Milwaukee
4.3 (1484 ratings)
Chain eatery serving breakfast & sandwiches in an informal, contemporary atmosphere.
5310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
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"A post shared by elly’s (@ellysbrunchcafe) on Nov 18, 2019 at 5:02pm PST. Do not come here if you don’t plan on ordering the oven-baked pancakes. That’s not to say there’s no other reason to visit—it’s to say you’d have regrets for daaays."
STACKED - Oak Lawn
STACKED - Oak Lawn
4.3 (1785 ratings)
Novel breakfast dishes, such as red-velvet pancakes, plus lunch fare served in a casual setting.
5273 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
4.5 (2152 ratings)
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977.
2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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"Great service and an excellent environment; Logan square is a nice slice of heaven on earth. The employees and staff are always friendly and attentive, a..."

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Grant Park

Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
3.9 (1273 ratings)
No-frills eatery serving a buffet of Pan-Asian favorites plus a standard menu & lunch specials.
7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
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The Village Square Buffet
The Village Square Buffet
4 (4 ratings)
777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Buffet restaurant
Old Lviv
Old Lviv
4.5 (222 ratings)
Homey, old-world spot serving a buffet of hearty Ukrainian fare such as stuffed cabbage & pierogi.
2228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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