Best Museums in Downers Grove

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Best Museums in Downers Grove

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
4.5 (4061 ratings)4 (792 ratings)
Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
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"Another among the best museums in Chicago is the Museum of Contemporary Art. It’s located in the city center, next to the historic building and Water Tower Place shopping mall. It has an incredible collection and pieces developed by talented and internationally recognized artists, such as Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker, and Andy Warhol."
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"If you’re an Illinois resident, you can visit the lakefront Museum of Contemporary Art for free on Tuesdays. The museum houses post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, and videos."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"A group of art patrons who felt the great Art Institute was unresponsive to modern work founded the MCA in 1967, and it has remained…"
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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National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Mexican Art
4.7 (1887 ratings)4.5 (206 ratings)
Some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more highlight this art musueum, with free entry.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Founded in 1982, this vibrant museum – the largest Latinx arts institution in the US – has become one of the city’s best. The vivid permanent collection sums up 1000 years of Mexican art and culture through classical paintings, shining gold altars, skeleton-rich folk art, beadwork and much more."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"The largest Latino museum in the country (and the only Latino one accredited by the American Alliance of Museums) is definitely worth…"
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.6 (1427 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"This child-friendly museum in Lincoln Park presents the natural history of the Chicago region in smart and interactive ways. As an institution the museum was founded back in 1857 and moved into a new home in the park in 1999. The old museum, now used by the zoo, was known for its detailed static dioramas, and while these are still here, they’re joined by spellbinding living environments like the astonishing Judy Istock Butterfly house, where 1,000 butterflies flutter in a 250-square-metre greenhouse."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of the top things to do in Chicago with kids. Located in Lincoln Park museum, this is a great museum that creates hands-on experiences for the kids to enjoy themselves as well as learn something along the way. The museum is an informative curation of Illinois’ natural history and ecology."
Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum
4.5 (4933 ratings)4.5 (534 ratings)
Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of hands-on-exhibits, including many for young kids.
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
4.3 (90 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings)
Medieval, Renaissance & baroque art collections that reflect the faith of various cultures.
820 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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National Veterans Art Museum
National Veterans Art Museum
4.7 (67 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
More than 2500 works of art created by American veterans make up this museum's permanent collection.
4041 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
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Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium
4.3 (1340 ratings)4 (1931 ratings)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Mentioned by Chicago 1 day itinerary
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"Just beyond the aquarium is the Adler Planetarium, which when constructed in 1930 became America's first planetarium. The building is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. Each year half a million visitors experience the museum's interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on educational programs, and world-class collections."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"Art Institute of Chicago* – Fast PassOR Adler Planetarium* – VIP Entry *Your CityPASS tickets include the option for you to choose between two attractions. There’s no need to decide upfront where you’d like to visit. You can choose when you get there."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Taking you on a journey through the stars to unlock the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond, the Adler tells amazing stories of space…"
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
4.8 (301 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings)
Museum specializing in fine jade, gemstone & mineral carvings, plus educational geology exhibits.
1220 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
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Mentioned by Chicago Parent
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"Ongoing weekend programs at the museum include workshops for kids to learn about identifying rocks and minerals or learning how to make jewelry. Collections include gemstones, fossils and an ornate castle. Online activities include virtual jewelry classes and rock identification classes."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Downers Grove

Green Zebra
Green Zebra
4.4 (165 ratings)
Vegetarian restaurant with seasonal, creative small plates in a sleek setting.
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"A small plates spot owned and managed by James Beard Award-winner Shawn McClain, Green Zebra offers Chicago vegetarians an upscale and unforgettable dining experience. The moss-colored, Asian-tinged house of Zen presents a menu of seasonal dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ranging from organic duck egg with smoked potato puree and woods mushroom paté with garlic scape mostarda to blistered shishito peppers, Iroquois white corn grits, and squash risotto. Diners can choose from a prix fixe experience or an extensive a la carte menu, but shouldn’t miss the signature poached hen egg with smoked potato purée and parsley with country sourdough."
ALTHEA
ALTHEA
4.7 (192 ratings)
Stylish spot for chef-driven vegan fare with organic beer, wine & cocktails & panoramic city views.
700 N Michigan Ave 7th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Urban Vegan
Urban Vegan
4.6 (526 ratings)
Vegan food, including dumplings, noodles, rice, curry & burgers, made with seitan & soy-"meat".
1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
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Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Vegan Lake View. Vegans and vegetarians who love Thai food can breathe a sigh of relief. This may look like every other neighborhood joint, but there is no fish sauce hiding in the peanut satay nor egg wash coating the spring rolls: Everything on the menu is 100 percent vegan."
Mentioned by Voyaging Herbivore
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"Curries, chicken satay, fried rice, wraps, and more, all at Urban Vegan!. If you’re looking for delicious Thai food, you know just where to head. You can also find them on their own mobile app."

Best Fine Dining in Downers Grove

The Mid-America Club
The Mid-America Club
4.4 (113 ratings)
200 E Randolph St 80th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Wedding venueEvent venueFine dining restaurant
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"There are two stories here, and if you come at weekends you’ll be able to dance and drink on both of them. Weeknights are when just the main floor is in action. It’s in the Fulton Market area of town and can get very busy, so we recommend arriving early to grab your place in the line."
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti
4.4 (1001 ratings)
Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting.
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseBarBreakfast restaurantChophouse restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantItalian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
4.7 (1120 ratings)
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
633 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Fine dining restaurantBarChophouse restaurantTakeout RestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseWine bar
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"Celebrate a special occasion or simply relish a perfect dinner in the chic atmosphere at Chicago’s upscale steakhouse, The Capital Grille. This place is known for its dry-aged steaks, and you won’t be disappointed by its American cuisine. Tantalizing dishes like Gorgonzola and truffle-crusted, dry aged NY strip with cabernet reduction or the all-natural herb-roasted chicken will surely impress."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Downers Grove Area

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
4.7 (4856 ratings)4.5 (2824 ratings)
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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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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Sullivan Center
Sullivan Center
4.7 (6 ratings)4 (24 ratings)
9 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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Mentioned by Tales of a Backpacker
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"Many of Chicago’s most historic buildings are located in the loop. The Willis Tower was the world’s tallest building until 1998. Including the antenna, it is 1,730 feet tall."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Downers Grove

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
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$141 /night
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Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Romeoville - Bollingbrook
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$89.49 /night
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American Inn and Suites
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$69 /night
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