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Things To Do in/near Chicago

We know most people attending are from the Chicago area, but here are a few of Alyssa and Doug's favorite places in and around Chicago, if you are not. Food recommendations will be given if you reach out to Alyssa or Doug (there are too many to list here).

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

5700 South Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637

If you are looking to go, please let Alyssa know. We are members and can potentially get you a discount on entry!

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

A bunch of places to shop and eat and a lot of architecture boat tours leave from here.

Hancock Building

875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

A great place to see the city from the 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

Chinatown

Chicago, IL 60616

One of Alyssa's brother's favorite places to pick up teas. There are a lot of places to eat and shop!

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Willis Tower (aka The Sears Tower)

233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Another place with great views of the city!

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

We've never been, but if you're into architecture, this seems like a fun place to visit!

Museum Campus

337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Three museums all in one convenient place! Here you'll find The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.

Grant, Millenium, and Maggie Daley Parks

337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Right along Lake Michigan you'll find a bunch of parks that house: -Buckingham Fountain -The Bean (aka Cloud Gate) -The Art Institute of Chicago (let Alyssa know if you're interested in visiting, we are members and could potentially get you discounted entry)

Morton Arboretum Visitor Center

4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL 60532

Lombard Historical Society - Victorian Cottage Museum, Carriage House, and Lilac Emporium Gift Shop

23 West Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148

Elmhurst History Museum

120 East Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Brookfield Zoo

8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513

Naper Settlement

523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Cantigny Park

151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189

Starved Rock State Park

2678 East 875th Road, Oglesby, IL 61348

Indiana Dunes National Park

1215 North State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304

Six Flags Great America

1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031