Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Bensenville

"The Field Museum of Natural History owes its existence to the World’s Fair that was held in Chicago in 1893. Originally designed as way to showcase exhibits from the Fair, the museum quickly evolved into a collection of natural history artifacts and exhibitions. The collection was moved to its current location in Grant Park in 1921 and is part of the Museum Campus."

"More than 400,000-square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world."

"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

"This spot is quite small on the inside, but they have excellent coffee and good, reasonably-priced food (the black-bean burger wrap being a personal favorite) and plenty of outdoor seating for soaking up the Chicago summer. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Bridgeport Coffee (@bridgeportcoffee)"

"Bridgeport Coffee Co. has a homey feel, even though it uses roasts from around the world. This corner shop is a South Side must for coffee lovers. Get free shipping for any orders over $59 when you order blends, gift boxes and more online."

"This South Side coffee shop features a neighborhood feel yet grinds out some of the city's best coffee using beans procured across the world. View this post on Instagram. #bridgeportcoffee #chicagocoffeeauthority"

"Restaurants French Rush & Division. You didn't think this upscale French restaurant in the Gold Coast would skimp on desserts, did you?. At Margeaux Brasserie, the last course is a show, with options like a giant chocolate macaron stuffed with fresh raspberries and milk chocolate crémeux or the banana tarte tatin with warm citrus caramel that's poured tableside."

"This Michael Mina-run brasserie may be inside the luxe Waldorf Astoria hotel, but that doesn’t make it a stuffy affair. Just keep an eye out for the “Chariot de Rosé”—a roving bar cart of rosé hand-picked by the somms. Diners are a mix of done-up travelers and foodies looking for a quiet, civilized meal (though they’re as amped as twenty-somethings at a taco truck to tuck into Michael Mina's classic French preparations)."

"Three floors above the lobby of the swank Waldorf Astoria is restaurateur Michael Mina's ode to 1920s-era Paris. Classic Parisian bistro fare (escargot, steak frites, duck breast) gets a contemporary spin. Foie gras comes as parfait with preserved cherries and cornichons."

"The expert bakers at delightful pastries don’t only bake cakes for a whole range of birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries, but beautiful French almond macarons, too. Each is perfectly crisp on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. One flavor that stuck out to us was vodka chocolate, which has all the flavoring of a chocolate cake with a little kick of alcohol."

"Did you know that their acclaimed Paczki are available year-round — not just on Fat Tuesday?. That’s good news for all. The raspberry- and custard-filled varieties of these Polish donuts are always available, but if you order ahead, other flavors are an option."