Best Museums in Itasca

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Best Museums in Itasca

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 Expedia Viewfinder
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"One of the world’s largest contemporary art museums, the MCA is full of modern and contemporary works. This includes pieces by Arthur Jafa and Kerry James Marshall. Famous artists like Frida Kahlo and Jeff Koons held their earliest exhibitions at the museum, which regularly runs curated exhibitions throughout the year."
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 Chicago Parent
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"From folk art to photography to textiles, the National Museum of Mexican Art capitalizes on its galleries and exhibitions with ongoing and family-friendly events (for instance, during an exhibit about weaving, patrons were invited to learn to crochet to start their own traditions). Family Weekend workshops include all-ages art activities and events throughout the year highlight the Mexican culture, like Day of the Dead Xicágo, the Folk Art Festival and Día del Niño Health Walk and Family Festival."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The National Museum of Mexican Art, southwest of the Loop, is dedicated to stimulating and preserving knowledge and appreciation of Mexican culture. It is one of the largest collections of Latino art in the nation, and it is also the only Latino institution to receive accreditation from the American Association of Museums. The current collection includes more than 5,500 objects."
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 Curbed Chicago
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"This Lincoln Park museum uses hands-on exhibits to explore Illinois ecology and natural history. Check out a butterfly greenhouse, splash in water tables to explore how rivers work, and learn how the museum hatches and raises wetland animals like turtles. A post shared by Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (@naturemuseum) on Mar 20, 2017 at 9:13am PDT"
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
4.6 (143 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
Galleries of rotating fine-art exhibits, a diverse permanent collection, films & cultural programs.
40 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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Smart Museum of Art
Smart Museum of Art
4.5 (307 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"Another one of the free things to do in Chicago is touring the Smart Museum of Art. This University of Chicago Art Museum houses over 15,000 objects. Each is dedicated to Asian art, European art, modern art and design, and contemporary art."
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"Founded in 1974, the Smart Museum of Art is part of the University of Chicago and is home to acclaimed special exhibitions and a permanent collection that spans five thousand years of artistic creation."
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"The Smart Museum of Art is scheduled to re-open April 8, 2021. These aren’t the only free things to do in Chicago!. Find more in our ultimate guide."
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
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Skokie Heritage Museum
Skokie Heritage Museum
4.4 (26 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
8031 Floral Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
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Chicago Maritime Museum
Chicago Maritime Museum
4.8 (32 ratings)5 (19 ratings)
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
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Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Itasca

defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
4.9 (233 ratings)
Bright storefront bakeshop specializing in gluten-free cakes, cookies & other desserts.
1477 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
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Creative Cakes By KeeKee
Creative Cakes By KeeKee
3.6 (5 ratings)
2099 Mannheim Rd, Melrose Park, IL 60160, USA
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Cake Sweet Food Chicago
Cake Sweet Food Chicago
4.6 (43 ratings)
Bakery resource for wedding cakes, with custom varieties available, plus truffles, cookies & gifts.
1635 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Pastry Chef Mary Winslow has been baking up wedding cakes for decades. If you’re looking for the best custom wedding cakes in Chicago, couples can choose from lace, basket weave, ribbon flowers, or other timeless designs. Or if you have something particular in mind, go with a custom design."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Cake Sweet Food Chicago is the destiny of two separate companies born from the same passion. Mary Winslow began to take the cake by advancing a small area in a catering kitchen. But it wasn’t long before Mary found herself in a bigger kitchen with a bigger oven."

Best Cake Places in Itasca

Te'amo Boba Bar
Te'amo Boba Bar
4.2 (140 ratings)
Modern counter serve in the food court at The Shops at North Bridge for bubble tea & Asian eats.
520 N Michigan Avenue Suite 421 (Northbridge Mall Food Court on 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Mentioned by BITE
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"The Spot: Located within the building of Campus North, Te’Amo is right on campus, and almost always filled with UChicago students drinking tea and diligently studying. The Good: Te’Amo does great with its subtle flavors. The signature rose tea is a favorite as it smoothly joins the flavors of rose and black tea to where they become indistinguishable."
Mentioned by Talk Boba
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"With lines out the door majority of the time and over 100 positive reviews, you know you’re in for something good. Located on the Northside of the city, you’ll stumble upon this milk tea bar and cafe. With lots of aesthetically pleasing drinks made (very flavorful too), your instagram will pop!"
Mentioned by TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
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"If you are in downtown Chicago and get a craving some bubble tea, this is the place to get your fix. The bubble tea is made with fresh ingredients which gives it a rich flavor. You also get options on the amount of sugar and ice you want in your bubble tea."
Le Macaron French Pastries
Le Macaron French Pastries
4.8 (72 ratings)
543 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
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Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
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"Le Macaron found on West Armitage Avenue invites guests to experience the best of French cuisine. The coffee shop’s website describes its macarons as the perfect delicacy, original and elegant, and we think they’re 100% correct. Le Macaron does offer some really fun flavors alongside the more traditional choices, though: including bubblegum, violet cassis, gingerbread, and strawberry key lime."
Urban Icing
Urban Icing
4 (26 ratings)
Intimate, white-on-white cake shop for custom sweets plus an event space for special occasions.
1932 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"If the birthday star wants to share the stage with an over-the-top cake, Urban Icing is the place to go. Whether you prefer some traditional sweet confections or a 3D-shaped cake, this spot has got you covered. In addition to being a boutique bakery, Urban Icing is an event space where you can let them take care of all the details of your child’s party."
Mentioned by Roaming Hunger
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"(Primary Neighborhoods: Various events and locations, city and suburbs). Pancakes may not be the first thing that flips in our minds when we think about food truck fare, but if cupcakes sell like hotcakes, why not sell some hot cakes too. That’s the thinking behind this gourmet pancake truck."

Best Breweries in Itasca

Begyle Brewing
Begyle Brewing
4.7 (381 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
Straightforward microbrewery & retailer teaming its craft beers with tours & more.
1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Begyle bills itself as a community-supported brewing company thanks to its popular subscription service that sends members a new growler or two every six months to a year. The space is dog- and family-friendly, and there are a couple of Skee-Ball machines in the back room for tipsy competitors to enjoy. Try the Sunny Afternoon, a citra-hopped pale ale with tropical fruit notes (perfect for summer sipping), or opt for the Imperial Pajamas Coffee Stout, a rich beer with notes of cherry and chocolate, which includes beans from Passion House Coffee Roasters."
Mentioned by Goats On The Road
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"A neighbourhood bar where lots of locals chill out with a good brew and good friends. This is a smaller, no-frills place where you can drink good, artisanal beer. I recommend Begyle Brewing Co. because you’re likely to avoid the worst of any tourist crowd and get a chance to rub elbows with locals."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"If you’re looking for a no-frills microbrewery that serves up uniquely crafted beer, Begyle Brewing is your go-to place. Dogs are allowed, if kept on a leash, and tours of the brewery are always available. This Ravenswood hotspot also has skeeball!"
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
4.8 (104 ratings)
Mellow microbrewery offering tasting flights, regular events & pop-up food trucks on weekends.
2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Mentioned by South Side Social
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"Midwest Coast Brewing Company was founded by a brother and sister who use the face of their childhood dog, Maverick, as their brand logo. Midwest Coast Brewing Company has 12 taps, including rotating featured brews, like Friendsgiving. Friendsgiving is a British brown ale loaded with cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel that shows up on their menu during the fall season."
Empirical Brewery
Empirical Brewery
4.7 (239 ratings)4 (8 ratings)
1801 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
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Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Empirical Brewing‘s taproom is a bit like walking into the lab of a mad (or at least buzzed) scientist. This experimental microbrewer is always texting new recipes with their signature one-barrel system — which means small quantities and lots of creativity. The brewers are known to collect feedback from taproom patrons and use it to further tweak their brews."
Mentioned by Do312
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"A self-described "bunch of nerds" (even their logo is an ancient historical reference!), you can literally watch the Empirical brewers' expertise in action. They are open for limited indoor seating, patio seating or to-go orders!"

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