Top Rated Parks to Visit in Lockport

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in Lockport from other articles such as 10Best, TripHobo, CBS Chicago.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Lockport

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
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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
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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."
Burnham Park
Burnham Park
4.5 (2437 ratings)
36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Mentioned by planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Burnham Park stretches six miles along the shores of Lake Michigan's Oakland Shoal from 14th Street to 56th Street, covering just shy of 600 acres of waterfront. The large Burnham Harbor takes up the shoreline from the park's northern end to 22nd Street, well-protected by Northerly Island. Burnham Park starts at the southern end of Grant Park, and is home to numerous attractions including Soldier Field, home of The Chicago Bears."
Mentioned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
List of beaches in Chicago
"Burnham Park runs for 6 miles (9.7 km) along Chicago's lakefront from Grant Park in the north to Jackson Park in the south, through the neighborhoods of Near South, Douglas, Oakland, Kenwood and Hyde Park."
Big Marsh Park
Big Marsh Park
4.6 (289 ratings)
280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.
11559 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, USA
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Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"At 280 acres, Big Marsh certainly lives up to its name, but this far southeast side public park—opened in 2016 in the Calumet Area Reserve—is still a relative secret to most locals. The park includes 45 acres of recreation areas designed specifically for mountain and BMX biking and casual trail riding. The rest (234 acres) is a nature preserve great for hiking and bird-watching."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Whether you want to relax with a nature walk or go on an adventurous hike, this park is a great place to check out. Forty-five acres of the park are dedicated to more intense endeavors, such as hiking, adventure courses and off-course biking. The other 235 acres is devoted to more passive activities like bird-watching and nature walking."
Marquette (Jacques) Park
Marquette (Jacques) Park
4.2 (1438 ratings)
This 315-acre park on a lagoon offers fishing, sports facilities, gyms, gardens, a woodshop & more.
6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"Located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side totaling 323 acres. In addition to two gymnasiums, an auditorium, woodshop, Martin Luther King, Jr. kiosk and multi-purpose rooms, it's also home to one of the most affordable 9-hole golf courses in the city. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a community garden, rose garden, prairie and 500 newly planted trees."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Check Out the 8 Best Parks in Chicago
"Chicago Lawn is home to this huge 323-acre park, featuring two gymnasiums, an auditorium, four sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, fishing area, running paths, and a community garden. Don’t miss seeing the rose garden, prairie, and lagoon. A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sculpture and an Art Deco Darius and Girenas Memorial are worth viewing as well."
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
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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."
Washington (George) Park
Washington (George) Park
4.4 (2827 ratings)
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Burnham Nature Sanctuary
Burnham Nature Sanctuary
4.7 (59 ratings)
1600 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park. There is a bird sanctuary, a bioretention basin, nature paths, and a centennial prairie. Native prairie grasses, savanna, and woodland ecosystems create the largest natural area along the lakefront, according to the park district."
Sherman Park
Sherman Park
4.2 (527 ratings)
An oasis known as one of the nation's first urban parks, with a lagoon, fishing & wildlife.
1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
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Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Explore all 60 acres of Chicago’s historic Sherman Park on the city’s South Side. A big, circular ring-like pond encompasses the whole park, so you will never be far from views of the water. This historic park offers multiple baseball fields, a tennis court, and a basketball court."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Lockport

Original Soul Vegetarian
Original Soul Vegetarian
4.4 (1421 ratings)
Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.
203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
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B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
4.5 (221 ratings)
Independent cafe offering creative vegan dishes, including raw choices, plus juices & smoothies.
1450 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"B'Gabs Goodies prides itself on offering the highest quality gluten-free, soy-free, raw, and cooked vegan foods, which are packed with enzymes, nutrients, vegetable based proteins, and vitamins. Everything is beautifully presented. The vegan and vegetarian restaurant promotes and values the practice of clean living by using only local and organic products when available to produce delicious, healthy meals."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"Named after owner Gabrielle Darvassy's, B'Gabs is a great destination for all types of diets. In addition to serving an all-vegan menu, this restaurant also caters to diners with strictly raw, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free or alkaline-based restrictions."
Majani Restaurant
Majani Restaurant
4.6 (771 ratings)
Low-key, easygoing stop serving a range of plant-based cuisine & vegan offerings in unfussy digs.
7167 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
20 Great Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"Two South Shore residents are providing a vegetarian oasis for South Siders. Owners Tsadakeeyah and Nasya Emmanuel are cooking a wide range of African and South American recipes that have been honed from the couple’s catering business. The BBQ cauliflower — lightly battered and fried with a bold sauce — is a crowd pleaser."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"It's no secret that Chicago's South Side is home to the best soul food in town, but did you know that you don't even have to be a carnivore to enjoy all of it?. Majini's menu is full of barbecue, burgers, stir fry, grits and other goodies—and it's all made with the freshest vegan ingredients!"
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"I visited the South Shore location today and was very disappointed with the quality of the food. The cauliflower bites and the oyster sandwich was satura..."

Free Museums in Lockport

Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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DuSable Museum of African American History
DuSable Museum of African American History
4.6 (1145 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings)
Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art.
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Matador Network
The 7 best museums in Chicago
"Cool fact… the DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Another cool fact… Chicago-proud musician and celebrity Chance the Rapper added some star power to their efforts when he joined as a museum board trustee this year. It’s pretty special to be so rooted in history and heritage, but also very future forward."
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 MNN WISE
10 of the best museums to see near the Chicago Loop
"Arranged on the University of Chicago grounds in Hyde Park, the Smart Museum of Art was considered as an establishment where researchers could examine expressions of the human experience and foster displays. Today, it’s available to general society (affirmation is in every case free) and is home to the school’s assortment of compelling artwork and artifacts, including parchments and ceramics from China just as contemporary works by any semblance of Kerry James Marshall and Andy Warhol. Investigate shows committed to rambling establishments and neighborhood craftsmanship developments prior to sitting down in the gallery’s yard mold garden."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
2020 Museum Free Days in Chicago: The Complete List
"Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below!. Tags:adler planetariumart institute of chicagoBrookfield ZooChicago Botanic GardenChicago Children’s Museumchicago history museumClarke House MuseumDePaul Art MuseumDuSable Museum of African American Historylincoln park zooLoyola University Museum of Artmuseum of contemporary artMuseum of Science and IndustryNational Museum of Mexican ArtNational Veterans Art Museumshedd aquariumSmart Museum of ArtThe Field MuseumThe Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum"
Mentioned by 10Best
10 free things to do in Chicago year-round
"Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago. Photo by Chris Strong. No, it's not the University of Chicago waving its intellect at the rest of us (although it is on the campus), but rather this Hyde Park museum is named for brothers David and Alfred Smart, the original publishers of Esquire magazine."

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Lockport

Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
Buffet City/Cajun Seafood Boil
3.9 (1273 ratings)
No-frills eatery serving a buffet of Pan-Asian favorites plus a standard menu & lunch specials.
7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
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Jade Court
Jade Court
4.3 (43 ratings)
1516 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Asia Buffet & Grill
Asia Buffet & Grill
4.2 (1277 ratings)
Large, unfussy restaurant featuring unlimited portions of Asian & American comfort foods.
8059 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lockport

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Romeoville, IL
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$135 /night
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4.6 (118 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Romeoville - Joliet North, an IHG Hotel
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$128 /night
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4.5 (112 reviews)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Joliet Southwest, an IHG Hotel
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$129 /night
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