Best Zoo in Western Springs

We've collected top 10 mentioned zoos in Western Springs from other articles such as TripSavvy, Fodor's Choice, Bestratedlist.

Best Zoo in Western Springs

Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6 (22365 ratings)4.5 (5486 ratings)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"It would be hard to find a kid that doesn't like the zoo, especially the Lincoln Park Zoo, with its historical architecture and world-class wildlife exhibits nestled among lagoons and mature trees not far from Chicago's downtown. Families traveling on a budget will appreciate the fact that the zoo is open free of charge 365 days a year. Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway, 312-742-2000."
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"In a city full of skyscrapers, animal lovers can go wild at the Lincoln Park Zoo. This free oasis features lions, tigers, and gorillas in an immersive setting ranging from savannahs to rainforests. The juxtaposition of modern marvels like Willis Tower with wildlife habitats makes the experience that much more engaging."
Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
4.6 (17485 ratings)4.5 (1100 ratings)
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAnimal parkAquarium
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"An alternative to Lincoln Park is Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo, located in the nearby western suburb of (you guessed it) Brookfield. Brookfield Zoo is spread out over 200 acres and offers larger, cage-less exhibits such as Tropic World, a massive indoor habitat with three distinct environments, filled with primates from around the globe. 1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Ill., 708-688-8000."
Mentioned by Bestratedlist
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"However, for the admission, they should include some sort of souvenir or discount gift for next visit. On another note, the Zoo is pretty big and the parking lot is conveniently close by. Admissions process on a weekend was pretty quick."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Spend the day among more than 2,000 animals at this gigantic zoo. The highlights? First, there's the 7½-acre Great Bear Wilderness…"
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
4.8 (37 ratings)
2121 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by Secret Chicago
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"Lincoln Park Zoo is a renowned 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park and a hotspot for tourists. It’s the zoo’s pavilion, designed to provide shelter for open-air on-site classes, that offers such a fantastically picturesque snap. With the design drawing inspiration from the appearance of a tortoise’s shell, the stunning curved wooden pavilion elegantly frames the Chicago skyline."
Regenstein Center for African Apes
Regenstein Center for African Apes
4.8 (50 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Regenstein Center for African Apes is also part or rather an extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo, where the visitors can come close to the apes, chimpanzees and the gorillas that have found their home there. It is home to some of the endangered species of western lowland gorillas as well as chimpanzees and exists to provide with the most realistic looking environment for them to live in comfortably. Location: 2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USATimings: 10 AM to 5 PMEntry Fees : –"
Helen Brach Primate House
Helen Brach Primate House
4.7 (20 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Helen Brach Primate House is yet another extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo and is home to primates of varying shapes, sizes and colour. The area is made in a way to imitate the natural habitat for the primates to make them feel safe and familiar at the place that they are residing in. It was opened back in 1927 which finally underwent an extensive renovation in the year 1992."

Best Fine Dining in Western Springs

Russian Tea Time Restaurant
Russian Tea Time Restaurant
4.5 (643 ratings)
Upscale Russian food & house-infused vodkas are served in an elegant, wood-accented dining room.
77 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Fine dining restaurant
Blackbird Restaurant
Blackbird Restaurant
4.6 (859 ratings)
Chef-owner Paul Kahan's sleek flagship known for inventive fare & a popular fixed-price lunch menu.
619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
American restaurantBarFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by LL World Tour
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"Blackbird was an excellent Michelin star rated restaurant in Chicago. It was another American restaurant set in an iconic modern space. In fact, the atmosphere won a James Beard Award for “Best Restaurant Design” in 2002."
goosefoot®
goosefoot®
4.9 (184 ratings)
Creative, avant-garde American fare offered in a contemporary, intimate fine-dining space with BYOB.
2656 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Fine dining restaurantAmerican restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant

Best Cookies in Western Springs

Warm Belly Bakery
Warm Belly Bakery
4.5 (106 ratings)
Modern, colorful sweet shop with a rotating cookie menu, plus shakes, ice cream & gourmet coffee.
1148 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
BakeryCafeCoffee shopCookie shopDessert shopIce cream shopWholesale bakery
Windy City Sweets
Windy City Sweets
4.5 (176 ratings)
Classic candy store filled with colorful confections, plus homemade fudge, ice cream & gift baskets.
3308 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Candy storeChocolate shopCookie shopCorporate gift supplierFrozen yogurt shopGift basket storeIce cream shopNut storePie shopToy store
Mentioned by Serious Eats
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"If you judge an ice cream shop solely on how close it looks to a Willy Wonka-type Wonderland, then Windy City Sweets is your golden ticket. This classic Lakeview haunt is chock full of so much Americana sweets and ice cream that you practically get a cavity just by entering the front door. The candy (and fudge!) supply is great, but the ice cream is truly special."
Sweet Shot Cookies
Sweet Shot Cookies
4.8 (27 ratings)
Stuffed cookies, cookie cakes & more offered in a cozy storefront nook. Pickup & shipping available.
3211 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BakeryCookie shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Sweet Shot Cookies specializes in infused cookies and cookie cakes. Their homemade gooey infused cookies can be filled with anything from marshmallow fluff to dark chocolate ganache—you name it, they infuse it. They can be ordered pre-filled or if you're a DIY'er, they can be delivered with a syringe of flavor so you can inject it yourself with as much filling as you'd like."

Best Gelato in Western Springs

The Freeze
The Freeze
4.6 (678 ratings)
Classic chain known for soft-serve ice cream, also offering burgers, fries & other fast-food eats.
2815 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 14 best ice cream shops in Chicago
"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Logan Square. The Freeze is a vintage time warp, and while there aren’t nearly as many locations of the fast food restaurant (formerly known as Tastee Freez) as once dotted Chicago (there were dozens), you can still find one in Logan Square. Waffle and sugar cones are filled with a high peak of soft serve and dipped in throwback flavors like butterscotch, cotton candy and peanut butter."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago
"Logan SquareSoft serve piled high and burgers served hot top the bill at this retro Logan Square drive-in. Formerly known as Tastee Freez and dating to 1950, The Freeze is a go-to spot that often draws long lines of customers encircling it during the warmer months. If you like your ice cream served velvety smooth and topped with a heaping dose of nostalgia, it’s hard to beat any order here."
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria
4.5 (812 ratings)
Italian staples like thin-crust pizzas served in a casual setting with seasonal outdoor seating.
405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantDessert shopEuropean restaurantIce cream shopNorthern Italian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutSouthern Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
Chicago’s Best Cheap Eats
"Compromise on Italian without spending too much by going to Pizza Rustica. This cozy BYOB feels just like an Italian trattoria and serves huge pizzas with doughy crusts featuring toppings like Italian sausage, mushrooms, pineapple, artichokes or spinach. Salads are heading and pasta is made by hand."
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
3.4 (103 ratings)
Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
75 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert shop

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Western Springs

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