Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in West Loop

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in West Loop from other articles such as chicagofoodplanet.com, Do312, Curbed Chicago.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in West Loop

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
Mentioned by Matador Network
The 7 best museums in Chicago
"Over 480,000 square feet of exhibition space dedicated to all things natural history. Also big at The Field Museum is the newest addition to step into the building; welcome the largest dinosaur ever discovered when the 122-foot-long tyrannosaur makes its way here in summer 2018. The museum’s most famous resident, Sue the “largest and most complete specimen of Tyrannosaurus rex,” has been a fixture in the grand central hall but you’ll find Sue in a new suite upstairs starting in 2019."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
Chicago – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"If it’s your first time visiting Chicago, I’d recommend my two favorites: The Field Museum and the Art Institute. You can certainly pick between the two, but they’re both just THAT GOOD – that you should try to squeeze both in if you can!"
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
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Best Fine Dining in West Loop

Riva
Riva
4.3 (1099 ratings)
Navy Pier perch featuring views of Lake Michigan & Downtown, with a large seafood selection.
Navy Pier, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Seafood restaurantBarFine dining restaurantRestaurantSteak house
Mentioned by Matador Network
9 restaurants with the best views in Chicago
"Navy Pier sure is touristy, but its location jutting out nearly a mile into the lake gives it some stunning vistas back across the water toward the skyline. Of the many places to eat at Navy Pier, none is better than Riva, a fine-dining restaurant with a seafood-driven menu. The food is superb, and the views are million-dollar."
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
4.6 (980 ratings)
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz
521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Seafood restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantJazz clubLoungeNew American restaurantOyster bar restaurantSteak house
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Seafood Restaurants In Chicago, Illinois
"A Chicago institution, adored by the seafood-loving citizens of this town, Eddie V’s certainly delivers on the “prime seafood” part of its name. Sourcing its seafood from locations as far afield as Nantucket, New Brunswick, and the South Pacific, this is a place to try seafood at its best. As you can see from our picture, the dish of Nantucket Scallops with Gnocchi is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach."
Mentioned by Money Inc
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is one of the most expensive venues for dining, but it is also one of the most upscale in the entire city. This is a high-end seafood restaurant that offers elegant fine dining in an upscale atmosphere in the restaurant/dining area of the establishment. The menu offers a good variety of seafood and steak offerings."
Mastro's Steakhouse
Mastro's Steakhouse
4.5 (1362 ratings)
Outpost of the Arizona chain serving an abundance of meat & martinis in posh, bi-level environs.
520 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Fine dining restaurantRestaurantSteak house

Best Breweries and Beer Places in West Loop

Bitter Pops
Bitter Pops
4.9 (356 ratings)
3357 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Beer storeBarCoffee shopCoffee storeDelivery serviceLiquor storeWine store
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, June 2021
"One of Chicago’s best craft beer stores moved into a larger space in Roscoe Village and recently began food service. While Bitter Pops’ ownership stressed that it will be a taproom first, its chef wants to push the boundaries of pub food. They’ve brought over spice bags from the U.K., stuffing them with seasoned fries and peppers."
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
4.2 (397 ratings)
All-day eatery known for seasonal American fare, housemade organic beer, wine, drinks & live music.
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Organic restaurantAmerican restaurantBreweryBrewpubFamily restaurantLive music venueRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Whiner Beer Company
Whiner Beer Company
4.7 (145 ratings)
1400 W 46th St #104, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Brewery

Popular Gardens in West Loop

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4.8 (248 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
This serene section of Lincoln Park stars a lily pool & also boasts lush landscaping & a pavilion.
125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
GardenNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Loop

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
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