Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Downers Grove

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in Downers Grove from other articles such as chicagofoodplanet.com, Busy Tourist, Museum Hack.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Downers Grove

Field Museum
Field Museum
4.7 (15781 ratings)4.5 (8089 ratings)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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"With millions of artifacts on display, the Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world, and it’s renowned for its research and public education efforts as well as its collections that are just plain cool. Gigantic skeletons will show you the jaw-dropping sizes of dinosaurs and woolly mammoths. The hall of gems will beckon you with wondrous colors and glittering edges."
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"The Field Museum of Natural History, better known as The Field Museum, is one of the most beautiful places to explore Chicago. Located in Grant Park, it features pieces that tell the history of humankind in all ages, from the era of dinosaurs. It is a different, exciting, and realistic place, ideal for those who want to learn more about other civilizations."
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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International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
4.5 (875 ratings)4 (168 ratings)
Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Downers Grove

Eli's Cheesecake Company
Eli's Cheesecake Company
4.6 (600 ratings)
Lunch spot & cake shop offering soups, sandwiches & a wide selection of cheesecakes & other goodies.
6701 W Forest Preserve Dr, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
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"If you adore cheesecake, then you must try Eli’s Cheesecake Company. Their strawberry cheesecake has been deemed one of the best desserts in Chicago, as it has perfectly balanced flavors and a delectable cookie crust. Eli’s is a family-owned business, and they’ve been around since 1980."
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"This family-owned bakery has been making their signature dessert in Chicago since 1980. Try a slice of their most popular flavors, like original, chocolate chip, toffee, and strawberry — all made with Eli’s famous all-butter cookie crust."
Café Marie-Jeanne
Café Marie-Jeanne
4.5 (626 ratings)
Cozy French cafe & wine bar serving staples all day with a deli counter & to-go menu.
1001 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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"Café Marie-Jeanne's mostly a la carte breakfast menu means you can mix and match smoked brisket with oatmeal with caviar toast with grits and not feel a bit of guilt about it!. A breakfast sandwich and larger dishes like omelets and smoked chicken are also available."
Delightful Pastries
Delightful Pastries
4.3 (180 ratings)
Snug, old-fashioned bakery offering sweet & savory goods in addition to cooking & baking classes.
5927 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
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"Delightful Pastries is known for its paczki (filled Polish donuts everyone buys on Fat Tuesday), which are available all year round. This is great news, not just because they’re delicious, but because you don’t have to take an entire day off work waiting in line on Paczki Day to eat one."
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"Delightful Pastries makes some of the finest paczki in town but the other baked goods are not to be missed either. And around the holidays, a special seasonal selection of items such as stollen, gingerbread and eggnog will be available."

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Downers Grove

Shakou Park Ridge
Shakou Park Ridge
4.5 (664 ratings)
130 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
Asian restaurantSushi restaurant
Sushi Mon Japanese Sushi Cafe- Official Site
Sushi Mon Japanese Sushi Cafe- Official Site
4.7 (164 ratings)
Large menu of creative sushi, rolls & lunch specials in a modern, casual setting.
2441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Raisu Japanese Fine Dining
Raisu Japanese Fine Dining
4.6 (200 ratings)
Japanese restaurant serving modern fare & sushi with beer, sake & cocktails in a stylish space.
2958 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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Mentioned by Trip101
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"Enjoy the warm ambience, unique look, and quality Japanese dishes offered at one of the finest restaurants in Chicago–Raisu Japanese Fine Dining. The restaurant is well known for its innovative take on food that includes classic Japanese techniques prepared with diverse flavors to create stunning, mouthwatering bites for eclectic crowds. From seasonal exotic fish and an array of drinks to accompany the dishes, you can experience it at Raisu."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Downers Grove

Chicago's Dog House
Chicago's Dog House
4.6 (537 ratings)
Chicago-style hot dogs plus creative specialty dogs, gourmet sausages & more in a cool-casual space.
816 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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P.F. Chang's To Go
P.F. Chang's To Go
4 (8 ratings)
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
230 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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"P.F. Chang’s is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Northbrook thanks to its from-scratch pan-Asian-influenced cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients. Signature dishes ..."
Maude's Liquor Bar
Maude's Liquor Bar
4.7 (519 ratings)
Dimly lit resto-lounge with exposed brick serving house cocktails, seafood & classic French dishes.
114 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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