Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Lyons

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Lyons

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 Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at 800 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 is one of the most popular places in Chi-Town for residents and visitors, chances are high that you’ve been to Navy Pier a few times. Don’t discard it when you’re looking for ways to keep the Chicago children active. There’s plenty to do here, and as often as you may visit, there’s always something new to see."
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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)."
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"Built in 1916, Navy Pier was purposed as a mix-used dock for commercial freighters and warehousing, public pleasure cruises and public gatherings. The pier extends 3,300 feet out into Lake Michigan from the Chicago shoreline. Today, Navy Pier is the most visited tourist attraction in all of Chicago."
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
333 Wacker Drive
333 Wacker Drive
4.5 (12 ratings)
333 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
BuildingSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Bohemian National Cemetery
Bohemian National Cemetery
3.6 (70 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
5255 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
CemeterySights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Known for its limestone gatehouse and highly decorated columbarium niches, which are composed of photographs, artwork, flags, and other mementos of individuals whose ashes are stored there, this cemetery, established by Chicago's Czech community in 1877, also features storied mausoleums, stained glass images and a special dedication to Chicago Cubs fans. It's a quieter, welcome alternative to public parks that often draw rambunctious young children."
Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena
4.3 (7750 ratings)3.5 (366 ratings)
Huge multipurpose arena hosting college & professional basketball games plus concerts & circuses.
6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
ArenaSights & LandmarksArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"If you’re into pro wrestling, the arena boasts one of the loudest crowds in the WWE. DePaul University's men’s basketball team, the Arena Football League, Chicago Wolves ice hockey, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney On Ice, and musicians also offer lots of action."
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
4.7 (7947 ratings)4.5 (1200 ratings)
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Holy Name Cathedral
Holy Name Cathedral
4.8 (1102 ratings)4.5 (1042 ratings)
An 1800s Catholic church with a vaulted ceiling & colorful stained glass, offering guided tours.
730 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksParishArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Chicago’s Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral, by Chicago Station on the Red Line, was completed in 1875 after its predecessor burnt down in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Eagle-eyed visitors will be able to spot an overarching Tree of Life Theme in the building’s fittings. On arrival you’ll be confronted by the cathedral’s immense bronze doors, each weighing more than 500 kilos and cast to resemble planks of wood."
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"Architects:Patrick Keely, Henry Schlacks, Joseph J. McCarthy, Charles Murphy. Architectural style:Gothic Revival architecture. Cathedrals are those churches that are considered- as an official seat of Bishop jurisdiction."

Best Pastries in Lyons

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
4.5 (254 ratings)
Quaint bakery/cafe offering specialty cakes, cookies & breads, plus sweet & savory pastries.
1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Pastry shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeGift shopWedding bakeryWholesale bakery
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop
Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery
4.4 (354 ratings)
Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
1736 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopPastry shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Break the cake mold and dream beyond the traditional sheet cake with one-dimension designs. Having served as Executive Pastry Chef at downtown hotels and winning or placing in several design competitions, Chef Peter Rios’ Alliance Bakery is ready to show you that if you can think it, he can bake it. Besides his three-dimensional edible works of art, Chef shows off skills he picked up training in Paris with his European-inspired pastries and desserts."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by 早川茉希(Maki Hayakawa) (@maki_hayakawa) on Sep 12, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT. Here’s one place you’ll enter feeling lovestruck and exit feeling frustrated simply because you couldn’t try everything from their selection. Their light, airy, and puffy macarons available in many flavours are simply to-die-for."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Alliance Bakery is a French-inspired bakery served with a modern twist. The chef, Peter Rios, has extensive experience working as a pastry chef at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago and Sofitel Hotel Chicago. He has won numerous awards in cake competitions around the country."

Best History Museum in Lyons

Elmhurst History Museum
Elmhurst History Museum
4.6 (120 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
120 E Park Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA
MuseumHistory Museums
Chicago Maritime Museum
Chicago Maritime Museum
4.8 (32 ratings)5 (19 ratings)
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Local history museumMuseumsMaritime museumHistory Museums
Busy Beaver Button Co.
Busy Beaver Button Co.
5 (156 ratings)
Your designs are put onto buttons at this funky store offering a fast turnaround & museum.
3407 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Promotional products supplierGraphic designerHistory museum

Cheap Places to Eat in Lyons

The Goddess and Grocer
The Goddess and Grocer
4.1 (175 ratings)
Welcoming American cafe with sandwiches, salads, pastries, plus prepared foods & gourmet gifts.
901 N Larrabee St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
CafeCatererCoffee shopGourmet grocery storeDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"For those who can resist the temptation of seven-layer rainbow cake, the rest of the menu items at this counter-service Chicago cafe chain are pretty safe for those counting calories. From chopped chicken salad to the magic mushroom sandwich, a satisfying lunch is only an order away."
Cafecito
Cafecito
4.5 (551 ratings)
Coffeehouse specializing in pressed Cuban sandwiches plus salads, platters & more in modern digs.
7 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Cuban restaurantCafeTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
AO Hawaiian Hideout
AO Hawaiian Hideout
4.4 (421 ratings)
Colorful eatery with a tropical vibe featuring a mix of Asian cuisines & cocktails, plus live music.
1315 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
RestaurantChinese restaurantHawaiian restaurantJapanese restaurantLive music venueSushi restaurantThai restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Do312
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"Nestled in the South Loop is hidden tropical gem Asian Outpost Hawaiian Hideout. This delicious cuisine ranges from East Asia to Southeast Asia and Polynesia. Try some classic favorites like the Asian Feast or a Hawaiian-inspired Poké Bowls while enjoying a hula show."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Lyons

Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
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$219 /night
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4.5 (3 reviews)
The McGee's Place
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$95 /night
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Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
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$192 /night
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