Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Elmhurst

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Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Elmhurst

Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach
4.6 (2362 ratings)4 (237 ratings)
Illinois 60614
BeachNature & Parks
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
4.7 (7947 ratings)4.5 (1200 ratings)
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top 12 parks in Chicago
"Families love Maggie Daley Park's fanciful, free playgrounds in all their enchanted-forest and pirate-themed glory. There’s also a rock-climbing wall, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a winding, in-line skating track called the Skating Ribbon (used for ice-skating in winter) and tennis courts; these features have various fees. Multiple picnic tables make the park an excellent spot to relax."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago photo courtesy of Ranvestel Photographic. Located just east of Millennium Park, the new park recently opened the ribbon ice rink this winter. The rest of the 25-acre park, which will feature a playground for kids and many picnic tables and benches, is slated to open in 2015."
Mentioned by Chicago 1 day itinerary
1-day Chicago Itinerary
"On the other side of the bridge sits Maggie Daley Park, a spectacular green space with massive rock climbing walls, mini golf, picnic groves, and an amazing play garden for children. STOP 3: THESE BUILDINGS TAKE UP WHOLE BLOCKS"
Montrose Beach
Montrose Beach
4.6 (192 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Seasonal sand beach offering an enclosed dog area, water sports & a festive bar/restaurant.
Illinois, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach
4.8 (149 ratings)4.5 (339 ratings)
This sandy city beach on Lake Michigan allows swimming when lifeguards are present.
Illinois 60611, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
4.7 (897 ratings)5 (6 ratings)
Quiet preserve for a wide variety of migrating songbirds & butterflies offering a skyline view.
Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Bird watching areaNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Tucked away at the edge of Lincoln Park that juts out into Lake Michigan, the Montrose Bird Sanctuary is a 15-acre wooded respite that features a few peaceful mulch-covered hiking trails to stroll through. What was once a site of Army barracks from the ’50s to the ’70s is now one of the best places in the area to spot a few of the tens of thousands of migratory birds from more than 300 different species that reportedly stop for some green space along their trek along the lake. Within the sanctuary, a 150-yard stretch of honeysuckle bushes has been nicknamed “The Magic Hedge,” because it attracts an especially high number of migratory birds."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 10 Best Spots for a Nature Escape in Chicago
"UptownThis more laid-back section of Montrose Beach is both a dune habitat and a bird sanctuary, as well as one of the best spots for trail hiking in the city with killer skyline views. If that’s not enough, there’s also a beach bar. And a damn fine beach bar at that."
Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail
4.5 (2244 ratings)
18.5-mi. mixed-use trail along Lake Michigan, with multiple parks & city skyline views.
Illinois, USA
Nature & ParksBiking TrailsHiking Trails
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"Chicago’s Lakefront Trail I promised we’d do a lot of walking today, so next, head back towards Lake Michigan and enjoy the lakefront trail, a nearly 20-mile stretch of paved walkway that meanders down the city’s coastline. The views are spectacular and it’s a great way to see the city’s skyline from a distance. If you’d prefer to bike the trail (highly recommended!), check out the city’s bike-sharing system, Divvy, where you can grab a bike for a 24-hour rental period from one of the city’s many stations"
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 (2065 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Memorial parkNature & ParksPark
Chicago River
Chicago River
4.7 (130 ratings)4.5 (1616 ratings)
Illinois, USA
RiverNature & ParksBodies of Water
Mentioned by Chicago 2 days itinerary
The perfect two day Chicago itinerary to hit the best photography spots
"Indulge in some shopping, veer off a couple blocks to grab an espresso at the beloved Italian market Eataly, or continue to the DuSable Bridge for a fantastic photo-op of the emerald green Chicago River surrounded by sparkling skyscrapers. The most iconic spot in the entire city is just a couple blocks further: Millennium Park, a sprawling downtown green space that’s home to Cloud Gate, more commonly known as ‘The Bean.’ The stainless steel plates reflect the surrounding city skyline which makes for some epic shots–especially if you make it there first thing in the morning before the throngs of tourists arrive. Be sure to walk below Cloud Gate’s 12-foot-high arch to snap some cool perspective pics from underneath."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
Chicago Itinerary – 3 Days in Chicago for First Timers
"Start off your morning with a beautiful cruise down the Chicago River. This cruise only runs during the warmer months (and can be a bit too chilly during the early spring and late fall, even if it is running), so we recommend reserving this attraction for the warmest times of year"
Oz Park
Oz Park
4.6 (1332 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top 10 Free Museums and Attractions in Chicago
"Oz Park is an ode to author L Frank Baum’s most famous book, The Wizard of Oz. Baum was a resident of the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood back in the 1890s, before it became the established community it is today. Between 1995 and 2007, the Oz Park Advisory Council commissioned sculptures of the book’s characters including the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Dorothy and Toto."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"OZ Park is a community garden that celebrates a fun-filled “The Wizard of Oz” theme. The park features “Dorothy’s Playlot”, with play equipment for young children to climb, swing, and run. Families can then leisurely enjoy their afternoon among the beautiful flowers in the “Emerald Garden”."

Churches and Cathedrals in Elmhurst

St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
4.9 (78 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
4.8 (46 ratings)5 (16 ratings)
1121 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Eastern Orthodox ChurchSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkOrthodox churchPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
The best churches, temples, synagogues to see at Open House Chicago
"Holy Trinity is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Chicago Landmark and is the oldest Orthodox parish in Chicago. Its unique style is typical of Slavic provincial architecture. Designed by Louis Sullivan, it is the famous architect’s only remaining church in Chicago and one of just two in the world."
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4.7 (317 ratings)5 (32 ratings)
110 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchPlace of worshipChurches & Cathedrals

Best Donuts in Elmhurst

Joe Donut - Niles
Joe Donut - Niles
4.5 (353 ratings)
6969 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Breakfast restaurantBakeryCatererDonut shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Donut Shops in Chicago
"Small-batch donuts are the name of the game at this adorable Glenview spot, where they bypass preservatives and trans fats in favor of natural ingredients, making all of the jams and fillings in-house. The Boston Cream, stuffed with rich pastry cream and glazed with shiny ganache, and the oh-so-springy Strawberry Glazed are highlights."
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
4.7 (751 ratings)
Chef-owned counter for artisanal donuts in unusual flavors plus fried chicken sandwiches & coffee.
181 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Chicken restaurantCoffee shopDonut shopFried chicken takeawayRestaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
19 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago
"Not much is better than fried chicken or doughnuts, except of course when you combine the two for a fried chicken doughnut sandwich ($6.96). That’s just what the geniuses behind killer maple-bacon-topped crullers and pistachio-crusted, Meyer-lemon-glazed cake doughnuts did. It’s not on the menu, but if you ask for the secret fried chicken doughnut sandwich, you’ll get a buttermilk-and-pickle-brined, flaky fried chicken breast slathered with lustrous housemade aioli on a sugar-crusted, old-fashioned doughnut, the very epitome of drunk food."
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
4.7 (793 ratings)
Chef-owned stop for artisanal donuts in unusual flavors plus gluten-free & vegan options & coffee.
50 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBakeryCoffee shop
Mentioned by chicagofoodplanet.com
Best Chicago Food: 21+ Iconic and Signature Dishes You Must Try in 2020
"When the doughnut craze hit the city, there was one ring to rule them all: Do-Rite Donut’s Buttermilk Old Fashioned Donut. This treat is the one thing folks always leave our Gateway to the West Loop Food Tour raving about. Crunchy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and coated in a vanilla-bean glaze, this doughnut reaches perfection when dunked in coffee."
Mentioned by Spoon University
25 Places to Eat in Chicago When You're Totally Broke
"A photo posted by Chicago Foodie @ UVA (@biteee_meee) on Sep 29, 2016 at 7:44am PDT. Do-Rite has some of the best donuts in the city, but most people don't know that they also have dank fried chicken sandwiches that rival Chick-fil-A. The original chicken sandwich, which comes with lettuce, pickles, and mayo, will only set you back $4.99."

Best Dessert in Elmhurst

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."
FRÍO Gelato - Navy Pier
FRÍO Gelato - Navy Pier
4.4 (86 ratings)
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Ice cream shopArgentinian restaurantDessert restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Evanston & Navy PierAfter relocating to the States from Buenos Aires, cousins Sebastián Koziura and Enrique Schcolnik missed the moments they shared indulging in dulce de leche gelato with their grandmother. Thus, they decided to transport the sweet treat to Chicago with FRIO, a family-owned gelatería featuring Argentine favorites like Sambayon, Malbec Wine with Berries, Tramontana, and, of course, Dulce de Leche. The offerings range far beyond these, though, with up to 36 flavors in the portfolio including hyper seasonal musts like avocado, pumpkin, and white chocolate.How to book: Stop by for counter service or order delivery via GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats."
Mentioned by luxurychicagoapartments.com
Best Ice Cream in Downtown Chicago | Luxury Living Chicago Realty
"Must Try: Fragola Camarosa This boutique gelato shop off State Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood boasts exotic, European flavors. They serve gelato in ice cream sandwiches, cones, and there are even dishes where the ice cream is scooped and molded into the shape of a rose served with a mouth-watering macaron on top. This popular spot just opened a brand new shop in Water Tower Place making gelato a perfect snack to grab after an afternoon of shopping along the Magnificent Mile."
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
George's Ice Cream & Sweets
4.7 (789 ratings)
Comfy neighborhood ice cream shop serving classic & unique flavors, plus sundaes, cupcakes & coffee.
5306 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best ice cream shops in Chicago
"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Andersonville. Scooping ice cream for more than a decade, George's has long been considered a community gathering place for fans young and old. There are many reasons to love this sweet, family-owned shop, and among them is the Geor-Gantic, a five-scoop masterpiece that's loaded with brownie bits, waffle chips, chocolate pretzels, hot fudge, caramel and rainbow sprinkles."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"AndersonvilleThe first thing you’ll notice about George’s Ice Cream & Sweets is the undeniably welcoming vibe. But alongside that comfortable atmosphere, George’s also dishes up hearty scoops spanning 32 flavors, including Caramel Chaos, Ultimate Oreo, and Munchie Madness, as well as seasonal, no-sugar added, and dairy-free flavors. Not in the mood for ice cream?"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elmhurst

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Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Elmhurst - O'Hare
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Courtyard Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area
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Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn
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$85 /night
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