Best History Museum in Hickory Hills

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Best History Museum in Hickory Hills

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
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
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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Mentioned by Chicago Parent
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"Visitors learn about the Chicago Race Riots, the role of the African American soldier and the history of Harold Washington. TIME Studios selected DuSable to open its virtual reality program “The March” about Martin Luther King’s speech in Washington, D.C."
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
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 Museum Hack
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"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."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Jane Addams was a remarkable person and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner. Step inside Chicago’s first settlement house and learn the story behind the social reformer. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is featured in Living Landmarks of Chicago."
Mentioned by Thrillist
Every Free Museum in Chicago
"4740 N Western AveSaturday hours: 11am-3pm, or by appointmentNote: This is part of the Dank Haus German American Cultural Center."
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
MuseumHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
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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Mentioned by Thrillist
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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
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"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."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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."
Charnley-Persky House Museum
Charnley-Persky House Museum
4.6 (34 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Important example of early modern architecture from 1892 by Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright.
1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"It’s only fitting that the Charnley-Persky House is the home of the Society of Architectural Historians since it was designed by Louis Sullivan and his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright. Guided tours will resume August 7, 2021, and reservations are required. Learn the story of the Charnley-Persky house in Living Landmarks of Chicago"
Mentioned by ArchDaily
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"Description: Charnley-Persky House is one of the oldest houses of Chicago (with Glessner and Clarke Houses) and it is said to be the first modern house in Chicago. The red house next to it was built shortly before, and the differences are amazing. Tours are offered on Wednesday afternoons."
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
Promotional products supplierGraphic designerHistory museum
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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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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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
Museums in Chicago: The Complete List (2020
"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
Chicago Free Museum Days In 2020
"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"
Elmhurst History Museum
Elmhurst History Museum
4.6 (120 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
120 E Park Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
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Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Hickory Hills

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!?"
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Brunch Buffets In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Flickr user Michael Coghlan used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Classic brunch buffet food with a genuine Southern twist is what you’ll uncover at Pearl’s Place."
Allstyle Buffet
Allstyle Buffet
3.4 (461 ratings)
4301-4333 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
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Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
3.8 (596 ratings)
Classic Indian cuisine, clay-oven-fired dishes & a lunch buffet in a simple but spacious venue.
2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
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Best Breweries in Hickory Hills

Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
4.7 (186 ratings)
Tasting room of a microbrewery with plentiful seating & a bar in a funky warehouse setting.
4055 W Peterson Ave, Suite Rear, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"The Alarmist Brewing taproom, near Albany Park and West Ridge, is different for a reason. The family-owned spot wanted to create a community space where people could come together (which is why you won’t see any TVs in the taproom). It’s also super family-friendly, welcoming kids with snacks and juice boxes."
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
4.7 (195 ratings)
Chill, industrial spot for sipping house beers & playing darts. Garage doors open in season.
2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
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Mentioned by UrbanMatter
14 Best Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"A gorgeous brick warehouse with garage doors that open in the summertime, Spiteful Brewing is anything but. In fact, they’re more likely benevolent to their loyal customers, producing a delicious, new beer every season. Communal seating rounds out the welcoming atmosphere that comes with a visit to Spiteful Brewing."
Great Central Brewing Company
Great Central Brewing Company
4.6 (155 ratings)
A variety of brewers' beers offered in a funky setting with bench seats & an occasional food truck.
221 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Taste some of the best craft beers from all around Chicago at Grand Central’s taproom, located in the West Loop. This contract brewery, which helps brewery clients with their production, also turns out its own small batch beers. Choose from 24 craft beer on taps, including local favorites include the Free Bird American pale ale from Begyle Brewing Company and Maplewood’s award-winning Charlatan APA. Great Central’s own offerings (available on draft and in cans) include a German-style Helles lager and citrusy hefeweizen."

Best Shopping Malls in Hickory Hills Area

Roosevelt Collection Shops
Roosevelt Collection Shops
4.5 (2489 ratings)
Modern open-air mall with popular chain retailers, a movie theater & a park with a playground.
150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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The Shops at North Bridge
The Shops at North Bridge
4.3 (7650 ratings)4 (38 ratings)
A mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Shopping Centers in Chicago
"The Shops at North Bridge encompasses Nordstrom, Eataly with 50 stores and 20 restaurants across 6 city blocks. Dine-in at one of their restaurants or enjoy a quick snack at their delicious selection of restaurants like Café Nordstrom, Bhoomi Chai Co., Big Bowl, and many more. Visitors may also enjoy their shopping experience in-person, curbside pickup, virtual queuing, and in-store pickup options."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"With a bridge spanning the city streets of downtown Chicago, The Shops at North Bridge has unique architecture for a shopping mall. A grand escalator takes shoppers to any of three floors, but the stores aren’t limited to the enclosed mall. The retail complex covers a total of seven blocks and includes Italian superstore Eataly."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"This mall on Michigan Avenue is all about fun, fashion, food and family. The Shops at North Bridge is a four-level shopping centre. It is home to over 50 world-class retailers: fashion stores, cosmetics, toy stores, electronics for tech-savvy visitors, and more."
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
4.3 (1133 ratings)
Unfussy complex with a Jewel-Osco supermarket, Ace Hardware, a pet needs store, salons & eateries.
7240 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hickory Hills

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago / Oak Brook
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Best Western Chicago Southland
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