Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Forest Park

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Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Forest Park

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
MuseumNatural history museumScience museumSpecialty Museums
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"Journey back through 4.6 million years of natural history with a visit to the Field Museum, where millions of specimens and artifacts are on display. Exhibits feature fossilized and cast dinosaur skeletons, an ancient Egyptian tomb with mummified humans and animals, and a nature boardwalk to discover animal habitats of the Midwest."
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"Photo courtesy of Copyright Field Museum, photography by Lucy Hewett. The exterior of this hulking marble facility only hints at the historic treasures inside. The architect's goal was boldness and he achieved it with massive columns and striking galleries filled with natural light."
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
Science museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
MuseumArt MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Botanical gardenSights & LandmarksArt schoolCafeCoffee shopEducational institutionMuseumNature preserveNon-profit organizationPreschoolScience museumGardensScenic Walking Areas
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"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Forest Park

Untitled by Picasso
Untitled by Picasso
4.6 (738 ratings)4.5 (642 ratings)
Untitled 50-ft., 160-ton Cor-Ten steel sculpture by artist Pablo Picasso, dedicated in 1967.
50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
SculptureSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
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"Pablo Picasso produced this monumental piece of public art for Chicago in the mid-1960s. Standing in Daley Plaza, the Chicago Picasso weighs almost 147 metric tons and stands over 15 metres tall. Since it was unveiled in 1967, the work, rumoured to depict French model Lydia Corbett who sat for a series of drawings for Picasso in the 1950s, is a landmark for the city and something for kids to clamber on."
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"This massive cubist sculpture by Pablo Picasso was the first major piece of public artwork of its kind in downtown Chicago, and today, this Daley Plaza piece is a major landmark. Choose your selfie position — “The Picasso” looks quite different depending on where you stand."
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
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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"
Lurie Garden
Lurie Garden
4.8 (131 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
220 E. Monroe St This is NOT mailing address, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
GardenNature & Parks

Best Arts and Culture Places in Forest Park

St. John Cantius Church
St. John Cantius Church
4.8 (541 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings)
825 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksArt museumChurchHistorical landmarkReligious organizationChurches & Cathedrals
DePaul Art Museum
DePaul Art Museum
4.6 (58 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
Collection spanning historical & contemporary art.
935 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Art museumMuseumsArt centerArt galleryModern art museum
Evanston Art Center
Evanston Art Center
4.6 (113 ratings)
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Art centerArt gallery

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Forest Park

Tokyo Lunch Box & Catering
Tokyo Lunch Box & Catering
3.8 (57 ratings)
Weekday-only, fast-food eatery serving to-go containers of sushi rolls with many vegetarian options.
37 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
CatererRestaurant
Meli Cafe
Meli Cafe
4.3 (1545 ratings)
Breakfast & lunch served with fresh-squeezed juices, handmade marmalades & coffees in a cozy space.
500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopGreek restaurantJuice shopRestaurant
Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica
4.4 (1709 ratings)
Sunny restaurant serving New American grub, tropical drinks & more in an airy space with an atrium.
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCalifornian restaurantEvent venueLunch restaurantPastry shopRestaurant
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"Normally this place will make you feel like you’re in California, but now they are only offering breakfast delivery options near you on the weekends. You can get drink kits to make Bloody Marys and also their silver dollar pancake party, which is basically a charcuterie board for pancakes."
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"How important are cookies to the ethos of this Lettuce Entertain You Lincoln Park favorite?. The huge display case is the first thing you see when you walk in the door. That is no accident, my friends."
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"When the nickname for a hometown is The Windy City, it’s great to go somewhere that brings the summer vibes all year 'round. The Summer House employs bright décor and greenery to p..."

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Comfort Suites Oakbrook Terrace near Oakbrook Center
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
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Hyatt House Oak Brook
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