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

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Melrose 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
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."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"The only Chicagoans you'll run into at Navy Pier are the employees but out-of-towners and suburbanites seem to love the downtown pier that extends into Lake Michigan. Once used by the military, it's now Chicago's largest tourist attraction. You can just walk up and down the pier, taking in skyline and lake views."
Mentioned by Chicago 4 days itinerary
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"Probably the most iconic part of Navy Pier is the Centennial Wheel, a large ferris wheel. It’s open year round, weather permitting. Towards the end of the pier, you can also get a really good view of the city. It also holds several free events from time to time, so make sure to check the calendar before you go."
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
Chicago Board of Trade Building
Chicago Board of Trade Building
4.5 (739 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
Art deco skyscraper with a pinnacle statue of Ceres, Chicago's tallest building from 1930 to 1965.
141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Business centerSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
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."
Oak Street Beach
Oak Street Beach
4.8 (149 ratings)4.5 (339 ratings)
This sandy city beach on Lake Michigan allows swimming when lifeguards are present.
Illinois 60611, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church
4.7 (410 ratings)4.5 (60 ratings)
Historic Catholic church founded in 1846 provides Sunday Mass, guided tours & an annual block party.
700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchPlace of worshipChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by usatales.com
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"The Roman Catholic Parish on West Adam Street is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This church is considered a cornerstone of Irish Culture in Chicago, where God’s grace is demonstrated- amidst the bustle. It is also an important landmark that preserves history."
Mentioned by Your Day by MK
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"Address: 700 W Adams StSaturday Mass Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pmA/C: YesCost: $1,500.00Parishioner?. NoTime for photos after: 20 minutesCan you bring your own priest?. Yes, they suggest you reach out to a priest you think of first."
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…"

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Melrose Park

Welles (Gideon) Park
Welles (Gideon) Park
4.6 (1097 ratings)
A 15-acre green space featuring numerous ballfields, indoor pool & fitness center, & concert stage.
2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Park
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind, Welles Park can offer a respite from all of the lights, noises and crowds of Chicago. It isn’t without amenities. Its centerpiece is an ornate, wire-topped gazebo where bands can play outdoor concerts and community leaders can give rallying speeches."
Mentioned by Localize
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"Welles Park is a 15.84-acre park located in the heart of Lincoln Square. It is a gathering place for musicians and sports & fitness enthusiasts. The park was created in 1910 and named after Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869."
Jackson Park
Jackson Park
4.5 (4188 ratings)
540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Tobey Prinz Beach Park
Tobey Prinz Beach Park
4.7 (560 ratings)
1050 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
ParkPublic beach

Best Donuts in Melrose Park

Joe Donut - Niles
Joe Donut - Niles
4.5 (353 ratings)
6969 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Breakfast restaurantBakeryCatererDonut shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
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"Small-batch donuts are the name of the game at this adorable Glenview spot, where they bypass preservatives and trans fats in favor of natural ingredients, making all of the jams and fillings in-house. The Boston Cream, stuffed with rich pastry cream and glazed with shiny ganache, and the oh-so-springy Strawberry Glazed are highlights."
Poppin Dough
Poppin Dough
4.7 (221 ratings)
1235 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Donut shop
Ipsento 606
Ipsento 606
4.6 (755 ratings)
Modern cafe/bar serving coffee made from globally sourced beans by day plus cocktails by night.
1813 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Coffee shopBarCocktail barDonut shopSandwich shopSmall plates restaurantWine bar

Best Family Restaurants in Melrose Park

SMAK-TAK! Polish Restaurant
SMAK-TAK! Polish Restaurant
4.7 (351 ratings)
Hearty Polish fare such as pierogi, potato pancakes & sausages served in a wood-beamed chalet.
5961 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
Polish restaurantFamily restaurant
Medici On 57th
Medici On 57th
4.4 (1909 ratings)
U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.
1327-1331, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantBakeryFamily restaurantRestaurant
Grand Lux Cafe
Grand Lux Cafe
4.4 (5287 ratings)
Upmarket chain offering a wide-ranging American menu in opulent surroundings.
600 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantDessert restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Grand Lux Café is an upmarket chain that serves a wide-ranging menu of internationally inspired cuisine in elegant and relaxed surroundings. Created by the founders of The Cheesecake Factory®, the Grand Lux Café was inspired by the quaint trattorias of Italy, the stylish bistros of France, and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna. Blending the grandeur and luxury of European cafés with the spirit of an all-American restaurant, the upscale-casual eatery features a lavish interior design with marble floors and tabletops, sumptuous fabrics and textures, intricate mosaics, and handblown glass fixtures and offers guests a unique dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Situated perfectly on the strip of the Magnificent Mile, the cafe overlooks Michigan Ave. From the cafe, especially during nighttime, the view from the outside looking in is just as grand as the view from the inside looking out."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Melrose Park

Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Burr Ridge
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$135 /night
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Red Roof Inn Chicago - O'Hare Airport/Arlington Heights
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$73 /night
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Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, an IHG Hotel
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$181 /night
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