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

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and parks in Willow Springs from other articles such as VacationIdea, CBS Chicago, Lonely Planet.

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

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 The Crazy Tourist
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"Named for a former first lady of the city who passed away in 2011, Maggie Daley Park is one of Grant Park’s newest treasures. Laid out by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, the park opened in the northeast corner of Grant Park 2014 and shines for its recreation and family facilities. The whimsical Play Garden, for kids up to 12, is a playground like you’ve never seen, with six different zones like the Watering Hole which has a giant breaching whale, and the Enchanted Forest where you’ll walk under upside down trees ."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"Maggie Daley Park is also located in the Loop and is home to the city’s only outdoor climbing park. You can also go ice skating during the winter months on the famous ‘skating ribbon’. The park also has spots to picnic in with the family and a tennis court to enjoy a game."
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
North Park Village Nature Center
North Park Village Nature Center
4.7 (537 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"Visitors to this hidden gem will enjoy oak savanna, a forest, wetland and prairie all in one area. There are three trails from which to choose and explore: main loop, wetland and woodland and while you can take as long as you'd like, it's possible to do them all within an hour if you're in a hurry (although hopefully you're not because you want to stop at the lily pond, gaze at the free roaming deer and catch a turtle or finches as you take in the fresh air and scenery). Early Spring, locals from all over the city come by for the annual Maple Tree Tapping Festival where kids can enjoy free activities and see demonstrations on the Maple syrup process."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 10 Best Spots for a Nature Escape in Chicago
"North ParkYou could do worse than strolling through this 46-acre nature preserve with trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savannah. You could also do worse than just chilling at the birding area and spotting rare specimens with your well-practiced/made-up bird calls."
Kathy Osterman Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
4.8 (170 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Energetic urban beach offering golden shores & seasonal lifeguards, plus city vistas.
Illinois 60660, USA
BeachNature & Parks
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
5 Best Parks in Chicago, IL 🥇
"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”."
Northerly Island
Northerly Island
4.5 (75 ratings)3.5 (116 ratings)
Lake island & park, home to Huntington Bank Pavilion amphitheater, nature trails & skyline vistas.
Chicago, IL 60605, USA
IslandNature & 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
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"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."

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Willow Springs

Nori Chicago | Neighborhood BYOB Sushi Bar and Restaurant | Bucktown
Nori Chicago | Neighborhood BYOB Sushi Bar and Restaurant | Bucktown
4.2 (226 ratings)
Casual neighborhood BYOB spot for specialty maki & hot Japanese dishes in a small storefront space.
1393 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Sushi restaurantJapanese restaurantRestaurant
Seadog Sushi Bar
Seadog Sushi Bar
4.3 (299 ratings)
Brick-lined Japanese BYOB spot with a modern menu of maki, sashimi & more plus a few cooked dishes.
1500 W Division St #3344, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Japanese restaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
Mirai Sushi
Mirai Sushi
4.5 (140 ratings)
Upscale eatery serving a large selection of Japanese fare including sushi & sashimi.
990 N Mies Van Der Rohe Way, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sushi restaurantBarJapanese restaurantRestaurant

Best Diners in Willow Springs

Nookies Too
Nookies Too
4.4 (301 ratings)
Family-owned local chain of casual American restaurants with all-day breakfasts on the diverse menu.
2114 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeDiner
Dove's Luncheonette
Dove's Luncheonette
4.6 (959 ratings)
Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.
1545 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, USA
DinerBreakfast restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurant
Southern Belles
Southern Belles
4.3 (905 ratings)
6737 S Archer Rd, Bedford Park, IL 60455, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantDiner

Historic Sites in Willow Springs

Glessner House
Glessner House
4.6 (178 ratings)4.5 (80 ratings)
Docent-led tours of a landmark 19th-century house & Chicago's oldest building.
1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Marquette Building
Marquette Building
4.6 (142 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings)
Steel-framed skyscraper completed in 1895 & considered a masterpiece of Chicago School architecture.
140 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
4.7 (1649 ratings)4.5 (1195 ratings)
Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career.
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Wright designed and built his first home in 1889, on the strength of a $5,000 loan from his then employer and mentor, seminal Chicago…"

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