Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Forest Park

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Forest Park

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
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"Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular tourist destinations—and with good reason. The 3,300-foot (1,010-meter) pier jutting into the waters of Lake Michigan, originally constructed in 1916 as a freight dock and public space, encompasses almost 50 acres (20 hectares) of exhibits, rides, parks, and family attractions.More"
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"Before you start your exploration of Chicago in earnest, fuel up with a pastry and caffeinated beverage at this third-wave coffee shop, conveniently located near Navy Pier. The almond croissants are the perfect compliment to your morning pick-me-up. There’s no better way to kick off your 3 days in Chicago itinerary."
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
Boystown
Boystown
4 (86 ratings)
Home to one of the largest LGBT communities in the Midwestern U.S., Boystown is a bustling neighborhood in West Lakeview. It has hosted Chicago’s annual Pride Parade since 1971 and has charming coffee shops, cool record stores and trendy boutiques along its tree-lined streets. Known for its comedy clubs and offbeat theaters, the area also draws young, hip crowds to its vibrant cocktail bars and nightclubs.
Chicago, IL, USA
Sights & LandmarksNeighborhoods
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Just beyond Wrigleyville lies this section of Lakeview; it's been a major "gayborhood" since the 1970s, which also makes it one of the…"
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
4.8 (27975 ratings)4.5 (9264 ratings)
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by 10Best
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"This century-old ballpark is home to the Chicago Cubs, who finally paid back diehard fans with a World Series win in 2016 (the previous one was in 1908). The party neighborhood around it is known as "Wrigleyville," full of restaurants and bars. The ballpark is famous for its ivy-covered brick walls in the outfield, its iconic red sign, the manually operated scoreboard, and its giant troughs in the men's bathroom."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"For sports fans, no trip to Chicago is complete without stopping by the beloved Wrigley Field. Snap a selfie in front of the iconic red and white marquee, and head inside to check out the latest Wrigley Field expansion and renovations, known as The 1060 Project."
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral
4.8 (46 ratings)5 (16 ratings)
1121 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Eastern Orthodox ChurchSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkOrthodox churchPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Holy Trinity is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Chicago Landmark and is the oldest Orthodox parish in Chicago. Its unique style is typical of Slavic provincial architecture. Designed by Louis Sullivan, it is the famous architect’s only remaining church in Chicago and one of just two in the world."
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 (2065 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Memorial parkNature & ParksPark
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan Avenue
4.6 (14710 ratings)5 (8 ratings)
Skyscraper observation deck offering panoramic city views from 1,000 feet up, plus food & drink.
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BuildingSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The TILT experience at 360 CHICAGO Observation deck allows guests to experience Chicago from a new angle from an enclosed, glass-and-steel moveable platform that holds up to eight people at a time. It allows guests to experience views of the Windy City, including 360-degree views spanning four states. It also showcases unparalleled views of the lake and the city skyline as well as interactive learning opportunities."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"A mainstay of Chicago’s silhouette, 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Center) is a 344-metre skyscraper on the Magnificent Mile. Tapering as it rises, the tower was topped off in 1969 and appears in pretty much any movie that needs an establishing shot for Chicago. Up close you can watch its characteristic X-shaped bracing zigzag up the facades."

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Forest Park

Edzo's Burger Shop
Edzo's Burger Shop
4.1 (694 ratings)
Bustling burger joint with creative topping combos, plus fries & shakes in simple surrounds.
1571 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantFast food restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Phodega
Phodega
4.8 (93 ratings)
Vietnamese soup cafe & market with a limited menu plus candy, snacks & soft drinks from a counter.
1547 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
RestaurantChinese restaurantConvenience storeFast food restaurantNoodle shopPho restaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"A warm and comforting bowl of pho can make for the perfect lunch. At restaurant-shop hybrid Phodega, owners Nathan Hoops and Anthony Ngo simmer up two exceptional versions — a beefy pho bo teeming with brisket, meatballs, and rib eye, and a lighter pho ga consisting of chicken broth and poached chicken thighs. They’re joined by other remarkable bites like Hainanese chicken rice, fried chicken skins, fiery crab rangoons, and a Viet dip sandwich."
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
4.2 (62 ratings)
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Illinois Center, 233 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Forest Park

Marquette (Jacques) Park
Marquette (Jacques) Park
4.2 (1438 ratings)
This 315-acre park on a lagoon offers fishing, sports facilities, gyms, gardens, a woodshop & more.
6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Park
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side totaling 323 acres. In addition to two gymnasiums, an auditorium, woodshop, Martin Luther King, Jr. kiosk and multi-purpose rooms, it's also home to one of the most affordable 9-hole golf courses in the city. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a community garden, rose garden, prairie and 500 newly planted trees."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Chicago Lawn is home to this huge 323-acre park, featuring two gymnasiums, an auditorium, four sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, fishing area, running paths, and a community garden. Don’t miss seeing the rose garden, prairie, and lagoon. A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sculpture and an Art Deco Darius and Girenas Memorial are worth viewing as well."
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 (2065 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings)
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Memorial parkNature & ParksPark

Best Pancakes in Forest Park

STACKED - Oak Lawn
STACKED - Oak Lawn
4.3 (1785 ratings)
Novel breakfast dishes, such as red-velvet pancakes, plus lunch fare served in a casual setting.
5273 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Pancake restaurantBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurant
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
4.5 (2152 ratings)
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977.
2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Breakfast restaurantPancake restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"Great service and an excellent environment; Logan square is a nice slice of heaven on earth. The employees and staff are always friendly and attentive, a..."
Butterfield's Pancake House and Restaurant
Butterfield's Pancake House and Restaurant
4.4 (1760 ratings)
Chain dining room known for dishing up a selection of sweet & savory breakfast or diner-style meals.
1S616 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60181, USA
Pancake restaurantAmerican restaurantRestaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Forest Park

3.5 (258 reviews)
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook
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$119 /night
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Baymont by Wyndham Addison
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$68 /night
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3.3 (241 reviews)
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Hillside
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$98 /night
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