Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Countryside

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Countryside

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and is certainly not your average pier. Stretching over 3,000-feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is packed full of entertainment, offering 50-acres of shops, restaurants, parks, and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the Centennial Wheel that stands prominently in the middle of Pier Park, and there’s often live music, art exhibitions, and firework displays throughout the summer."
Mentioned by Tales of a Backpacker
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"The Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most visited tourist attractions. Restaurants, beer gardens and attractions fill the 3,300-foot-long pier. Great views of the Chicago skyline are visible from the end of Navy Pier."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Skydeck Chicago
Skydeck Chicago
4.5 (18620 ratings)4.5 (15971 ratings)
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Observation deckSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
4.9 (78 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
1039 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk
4.8 (9928 ratings)4.5 (2541 ratings)
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
Glessner House
Glessner House
4.6 (178 ratings)4.5 (80 ratings)
Docent-led tours of a landmark 19th-century house & Chicago's oldest building.
1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
4.7 (921 ratings)5 (5 ratings)
27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.
2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"BridgeportWhen you think of Bridgeport, the first thing that comes to mind usually isn’t nature. And this park (nicknamed “Mount Bridgeport” and formerly known as Stone Quarry) fits right in with a 27-acre site that has transformed itself from quarry to landfill to park. Cruise the crushed stone running path and peep the fishing pond and wetlands as you stroll the grass amidst preserved quarry walls at this neighborhood hidden gem."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Palmisano Park has gone from coral reefs to quarry to landfill to park. At this park, you’ll find a fishing pond, wetlands, preserved quarry walls, walking trails and more. There is also a giant hill, perfect for gazing over the park and all of its beauty."

Best Shopping Malls in Countryside Area

Water Tower Place
Water Tower Place
4.5 (11326 ratings)4.5 (724 ratings)
Shopping destination with glass elevator & over 100 retail stores, spas & restaurants.
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShopping
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"A few of the highlights of your tour include the Museum Campus, Navy Pier, Water Tower Place Mall, Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), and more. You’ll be able to disembark at most landmarks, so it’s easy to use this your to further your itinerary (although traffic can be a factor, so don’t rely exclusively on this for transportation)."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Water Tower Place is named after its neighbor, the historic Water Tower. Opened in 1975, this eight-level mall is located at the base of a 74-story skyscraper that includes condominiums, office space, and the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The mall is anchored by Macy’s and American Girl."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Water Tower Place is located in the vicinity of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Sports Museum, universities, and a spacious park. The mall got its name after a nearby water tower was built in 1869. It is located in a nine-story skyscraper that was opened in 1976."
Pipers Alley Mall
Pipers Alley Mall
4.2 (516 ratings)
Landmark shopping mall offers a variety of retail shops, restaurants & a cinema.
210 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Shopping mall
The Shops at North Bridge
The Shops at North Bridge
4.3 (7650 ratings)4 (38 ratings)
A mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShoppingClothing storeRestaurant
Mentioned by Elite Traveler
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"The shops at North Bridge welcome shoppers with an architecturally unique exterior: the façade of the 1928 former McGraw-Hill building. When it was demolished the stonework was dismantled, cleaned and repositioned at the site of the North Bridge Mall. Featuring anchor stores such as Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and Hugo Boss, North Bridge promises a fabulous shopping experience."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"With a bridge spanning the city streets of downtown Chicago, The Shops at North Bridge has unique architecture for a shopping mall. A grand escalator takes shoppers to any of three floors, but the stores aren’t limited to the enclosed mall. The retail complex covers a total of seven blocks and includes Italian superstore Eataly."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"The six-block shopping district features more than 50 world-class retailers as well as 20 restaurants. Luxury travel goods and accessories brand MCM recently opened its first Chicago location at The Shops at North Bridge in early 2020. The shopping center is anchored by Nordstrom's flagship location."

Best Museums in Countryside

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
4.5 (564 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Children's museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
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
Archaeological museumMuseumsArt museumHistory museumResearch instituteSpecialty Museums
Adler Planetarium
Adler Planetarium
4.3 (1340 ratings)4 (1931 ratings)
Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
PlanetariumMuseumsObservatories & PlanetariumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Chicago 1 day itinerary
1-day Chicago Itinerary
"Just beyond the aquarium is the Adler Planetarium, which when constructed in 1930 became America's first planetarium. The building is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. Each year half a million visitors experience the museum's interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on educational programs, and world-class collections."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"The Adler Planetarium has a lot to offer curious visitors. With nine special exhibits, multiple theaters, and the historic Atwood Sphere experience, you’ll enjoy a plethora of things to do, whether you’re traveling with kids or a group of adults."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Taking you on a journey through the stars to unlock the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond, the Adler tells amazing stories of space…"

Best Vegan Restaurants in Countryside

Kuma's Corner West Loop
Kuma's Corner West Loop
4.5 (1643 ratings)
Busy pub known for its long list of creative burgers & rock 'n' roll soundtrack.
852 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarCatererEvent venueHamburger restaurantLunch restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by chicagofoodplanet.com
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"Only in Chicago could a joint that blasts heavy metal music, refuses to carry Budweiser, and stirs a controversy with the Catholic Church, be adored. Kuma’s Corner has become a destination in every food lover’s pilgrimage. Depending on what you order, your burger may include bourbon poached pear, roasted poblano peppers, avocado mash and other inventive ingredients."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Having the fam there for support will help alleviate the stress of the endless amounts of options on the menu. Bonus: since the menu is so overwhelming with goodness, having the extra people there means getting a bite off of everyone's plate. What to order: Led Zeppelin Burger"
Kal'ish
Kal'ish
4.7 (525 ratings)
Modern, no-frills counter serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch, all-day breakfast & Sunday brunch.
1313 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
RestaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Owners Andy and Gina Kalish have created indulgent, crave-worthy fare without the use of meat at their plant-based diner. The popular Clucker Crisps are comprised of a garbanzo bean and gluten seitan mixture and seasoned with garlic, onion, and paprika. They’re available as a basket or in a sandwich."
Mentioned by Northdown Chicago
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"It is a great place to spend some time with your besties no matter what they are –either vegans or omnivores –as Kal’ish provide perfect dishes for everyone. If this is the first time you come to Kal’ish, you need to order Kal’ish burgers. There are various kinds of burgers that you can choose from."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Kal’ish is a restaurant in Uptown of Chicago that offers vegan comfort food such as burgers, pulled pork sandwiches made with jackfruit, and (seitan) chicken and waffles. Overall it’s a reminder that vegan food doesn’t need to be healthy, which is just fine by us."
Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat
4.3 (352 ratings)
1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Vegetarian restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant

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