Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in New Lenox

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in New Lenox

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 TripHobo
10 Best Beaches In Chicago For A Lovely Summer
"Covering an area of over 60 acres, Rainbow Beach and Park is a huge beach and one of the prominent public park areas in Chicago. Meander along the expansive lush green area of the park, choose from the varied sports options on offer which include basketball, tennis, baseball, handball, and take pleasure in the unparalleled views of the lakefront along with the skyline. Rainbow Beach and Park hosts holiday-themed events throughout the year and also organizes summer camps for adults and kids alike."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
10 Best Beaches In Chicago
"Rainbow Beach Park boasts beautiful views of the Chicago skyline in the distance and is located in the southern part of Chicago. This park is one of the few that offers visitors free WiFi. Whether you want to work on the beach or simply relax, you’ll be connected."
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
Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
4.8 (946 ratings)
46 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Bronzeville & Time Out MarketThis frosty favorite debuted in the Time Out Market just last month, bringing with it the same homestyle scoops that put its original Bronzeville location on the map two years ago. Owners Yahya and Nataki Muhammad wanted to deliver their version of the old-fashioned scoops Yahya remembers having as a child, and one might say they’ve succeeded—mega fans arrive on the regular to choose between 25 rotating flavors (including vegan and sugar-free options) spanning homey creations like Banana Pudding, Black Walnut, and, their nostalgia-sparking bestseller, Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Vanilla.How to book: Stop by for counter service or get delivery via DoorDash and UberEats."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"The cold case at Yahya and Nataki Muhammad's cheerful Bronzeville scoop shop is packed with hand-churned homemade ice cream in flavors like Jamaican rum raisin, honey cinnamon graham cracker and strawberry supreme. But it won't take long to spot someone devouring the creamery's crown jewel: a generous serving of peach cobbler crowned with melty vanilla ice cream. Once you try this summertime delicacy, prepare to crave it for the rest of your life."
Mentioned by Chicago Parent
10 Classic Ice Cream Shops Your Chicago Kids Will Love
"A post shared by Shawn Michelle’s Ice Cream (@shawnmichelleschicago) on Jul 23, 2019 at 1:26pm PDT. This Bronzeville shop is new to the ice cream game, but they still cherish old-fashioned ice cream!. Head to their store to try their Sweet Sixteen flavors including Grandma’s Ole Fashioned Vanilla, Honey Cinnamon Graham and Jamaican Rum Raisin."
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Bronzeville Children's Museum
4.5 (66 ratings)
African-American-focused museum with guided tours through hands-on exhibits aimed at kids 3 to 9.
9301 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Children's museumMuseum
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…"
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
10 Incredible Ice Cream Shops To Try In Chicago
"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."
Andy's Frozen Custard
Andy's Frozen Custard
4.6 (1083 ratings)
Frozen custard sundaes, concretes & more, plus a choice of toppings (with a drive-thru window).
9507 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Ice cream shopDessert restaurantDessert shopFrozen dessert supplier
Mentioned by Make it Better
The 11 Best Spots for Ice Cream Around Chicago
"With more than a dozen locations in Illinois, including Evanston, Naperville, Mount Prospect, and Bolingbrook, Andy’s is spreading the love of frozen custard throughout Chicagoland. Frozen custard is creamier than traditional ice cream, with more butterfat and less air. At Andy’s the slow-churned custard is made fresh hourly to maintain the rich texture."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"With five Chicago-land locations, Andy’s is very accessible. The Jackhammer is one of many flavors of concretes. Choose from a list of over 25 seasonal toppings to add to a frozen custard of your choice."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Classic chocolate and vanilla custard with all the fun mix-ins one could possibly want. From concretes to malts to sundaes, Andy’s offers every possible way for you to enjoy your custard."
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
4.5 (564 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Children's museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
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."

Best Dinner Places to Eat in New Lenox

Munchiez
Munchiez
4.6 (37 ratings)
1803 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
RestaurantCandy store
Hash Stacks Cafe & Market
Hash Stacks Cafe & Market
4.7 (116 ratings)
909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558, USA
Restaurant
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
4.1 (2835 ratings)
Soul food that includes big portions of its namesake & down-home sides in an exposed-brick setting.
3947 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Chicken restaurantRestaurantSoul food restaurant

Best Breweries in New Lenox

Marz Community Brewing Company
Marz Community Brewing Company
4.7 (392 ratings)
Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.
3630 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Brewery
Whiner Beer Company
Whiner Beer Company
4.7 (145 ratings)
1400 W 46th St #104, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Brewery
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!"

Best Gelato in New Lenox

Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
Paleteria la michoacana on 35th street
4.2 (53 ratings)
1850 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Ice cream shop
La Michoacana Favorita
La Michoacana Favorita
4.5 (95 ratings)
6236 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Ice cream shop
Andy's Frozen Custard
Andy's Frozen Custard
4.6 (1083 ratings)
Frozen custard sundaes, concretes & more, plus a choice of toppings (with a drive-thru window).
9507 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Ice cream shopDessert restaurantDessert shopFrozen dessert supplier
Mentioned by Make it Better
The 11 Best Spots for Ice Cream Around Chicago
"With more than a dozen locations in Illinois, including Evanston, Naperville, Mount Prospect, and Bolingbrook, Andy’s is spreading the love of frozen custard throughout Chicagoland. Frozen custard is creamier than traditional ice cream, with more butterfat and less air. At Andy’s the slow-churned custard is made fresh hourly to maintain the rich texture."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 50 Best Foods to Eat in Chicago
"With five Chicago-land locations, Andy’s is very accessible. The Jackhammer is one of many flavors of concretes. Choose from a list of over 25 seasonal toppings to add to a frozen custard of your choice."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 21 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Classic chocolate and vanilla custard with all the fun mix-ins one could possibly want. From concretes to malts to sundaes, Andy’s offers every possible way for you to enjoy your custard."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near New Lenox

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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Tinley Park
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$139 /night
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4.5 (64 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lockport, an IHG Hotel
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$132 /night
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4.3 (84 reviews)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orland Park
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$134 /night
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