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53. Maggie Daley Park

Maggie Daley Park
4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

Maggie Daley Park, a 20-acre park, is one of the newest parks in Chicago. With Millennium Park as its neighbour, Maggie Daley Park offers a playground for childrem of different age groups, a skating ribbon, a mini golf course, a climbing wall and a tennis court. The Skating Ribbon, however, is the most visited attraction in this park.

54. South Shore Cultural Centre Park

South Shore Cultural Centre Park
4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

This 20th century club was acquired by Chicago Park district back in 1975 and has now been tastefully restored and modified. The main building in this park is rich of culture, arts and different workshops like culinary workshops, and summer day camps for kids. In the other parts of the park, there is a nature sanctuary, a butterfly garden, massive open space for kids to run around and also a nine- (Read More)hole golf course.

55. Winnemac Park

Winnemac Park
4.5 /5

12 km from city center

Garden & Park

Winnemac Park boasts of more than 22 acres of greenery since 1910 and is a great evening recreational spot for the local residents. The park hosts a variety of programs like the Winnemac youth program which includes basketball, baseball, soccer and summer day camp.and different sports leagues. Swimming lessons are also provided at this park. The massive green open spaces also call for some cosy af (Read More)ternoon picnics for families.

56. Douglas Park

Douglas Park
4.0 /5

6 km from city center

Garden & Park

Douglas Park is one historical park, that has been serving as a recreational centre ever since it was built back in the 19th century.The massive acres of land in this park house a gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field and a mini golf course. There are separate tracks for walking and jogging as well as a separate path for bikers.

57. Ping Tom Memorial Park

Ping Tom Memorial Park
4.5 /5

2 km from city center

Garden & Park

Ping Tom Memorial Park, is named after a Chinese resident who fought for creating a community space for its residents. This park is a very popular spot for Kayaking and has a pavilion which offers a splendid view of the Chicago river. Very recently, a state-of-the-art fieldhouse has been added, which includes a fitness centre, a swimming pool and a gymnasium. The famous Chicago water taxi services (Read More) can be availed to reach the dock at this park.

58. Oz Park

Oz Park
4.5 /5

5 km from city center

Garden & Park

The Oz Park, as the name suggests, is dedicated to the Wizard of Oz and is a great hit among the kids. Numerous sculptures of popular characters from the movie are scattered all across the park. The park has a big wooden castle-like structure for kids to enjoy along with bridges to run across and ropes to climb. There are swings and slides here as well. A separate area is dedicated to the smaller (Read More)kids, who can barely walk. All in all, this park is best suited for kids.

59. Marquette Park

Marquette Park
4.0 /5

14 km from city center

Garden & Park

Named after Father Marquette, the Marquette Park offers services like baseball fields, golf course, basketball courts, running and jogging tracks, spray pool and a tennis court as well. One major attraction of this park is its fishing spot, which houses a varied variety of exotic fishes. Marquette park has lush greenery and acres of open spaces which are open to hosting picnics and events. In othe (Read More)r parts of the park, there are lagoons and rose gardens which were planted years ago, but are still a major source of attraction.

60. Indian Boundary Park

Indian Boundary Park
4.0 /5

16 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located in the neighbourhood of Rogers Park, the Indian Boundary Park offers a wide range of amenities like a duck filled lagoon, a spray park and four tennis courts. The spray park features dancing bears as well as spray misters which serves as an exciting attraction for both children and adults.There is a playground, which has a rather rustic feel to it with wooden swings, tunnels, slides and m (Read More)uch more. The park offers music lessons for kids as well. The lush green fields are also open to throwing pities and hosting events.

61. Grant Park

Grant Park
4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Nature

Grant Park is spread across a whopping 319-acre property, encompassing numerous smaller parks like the Millennium Park, the Maggie Daley Park and a lot more. This park is famous for hosting Barack Obama and his supporters during his 2008 victory night and also for hosting grand festivals like the Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza. Grant Park has a skate park, numerous public art illustrations, mar (Read More)inas, themed gardens, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and breath-taking views of the gardens and is a favourite among history enthusiasts as it is home to three of the Chicago’s most famous museums – the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium located on the Museum Campus.

62. Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan

19 km from city center

Lake

Lake Michigan, the third largest of the five Great Lakes of North America spanning across the entire west coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula borders the states of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Chicago is the biggest city on Lake Michigan and the 26 miles of scenic lakefront features local parks, gardens, and an 18-mile Lakefront Trail coupled with picturesque beaches, and a port alo (Read More)ng its shoreline. Visitors can indulge in water and outdoor activities or spend an afternoon lounging near the beaches.

63. Rend Lake

Rend Lake

Lake

Rend Lake located in southern Illinois, spanning up to 19,000 acres offers a variety of fun-filled recreational activities. It is a freshwater lake featuring 162 miles of shoreline and 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and meadows - making it a favorable spot to observe the wildlife with its rich Flora and Fauna. The lake also features a paved bike trail of 20+ miles, over 500 campsites in 4 diff (Read More)erent campground areas, and a 27 hole golf course.

64. Lake Shelbyville

Lake Shelbyville

Lake

Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois is a reservoir lake created when the Kaskaskia River was dammed. The lake is rich in flora and fauna, thus the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area was consequently set up in it’s surrounding area. It also features over 1,000 campsites, three public beaches, Picnic areas, Pavilions, Wildlife management areas, and several recreational areas such as The Fores (Read More)t park, Timberlake Golf course, General Dacey Trail, and more.

65. Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake

Lake

Carlyle Lake is the largest manmade lake in Illinois and a premier spot for outdoor activities. The lake is popular amongst sailors for its testing condition. Its scenic surrounding coupled with the diverse recreational opportunities such as camping, hunting, fishing, boating makes the lake a perfect gateway destination.

66. Lake Sara

Lake Sara

Lake

Lake Sara, located 4 miles west of Effingham is well renowned for its tranquil atmosphere. It has a public beach where you can lounge around during the day and enjoy stunning evenings. The lake also offers engaging outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, drifting, and tubing. Other amenities include two marinas, two restaurants, a campground, rental areas, and golf courses.

67. Maple Lake

Maple Lake

28 km from city center

Lake

Maple Lake was originally constructed in the 1920s by damming a Ravine. It is a popular fishing spot with 8,000 feet of shoreline that ensures plenty of fishing and camping spots. The Palos Preserves featuring the largest concentration of preserved land in the Forest Preserves surrounds the lake adding to the picturesque scenery coupled with the rich flora and fauna. Visitors can also spot migrato (Read More)ry birds during the fall season as the lake is a popular stop spot.

68. Lake Lou Yaeger

Lake Lou Yaeger

Lake

Lake Lou Yaeger is a reservoir created by damming the Shoal Creek. It was built for flood control purposes and recreational activities & sport fishing. Unlike other lakes, Lake Lou Yaeger does not impose any speed or power limit - hence, it is a popular spot amongst boaters. The shore area of the lake features excursion territories, play areas, hiking trails, bike trails, campgrounds, and steed tr (Read More)ails.

69. Lake Le Aqua Na

Lake Le Aqua Na

Lake

Lake Le Aqua Na was developed in 1958 to provide Illinois citizens with recreational opportunities near their living accommodations. The lake features 8.5 miles of marked trails, 1.4 miles of wooded shoreline, a launching ramp, a public beach, a fishing pier, and Camping grounds. It also employs watershed practices and an axial-flow destratifier to keep the oxygen levels high at all depth ensuring (Read More) safe practices of aquatic activities.

70. Axehead Lake

Axehead Lake

24 km from city center

Lake

Axehead Lake was constructed in 1958 as a borrow pit for an expressway construction. The lake has clear water which ensures a good condition for fishing. It is also known as one of the “inland trout” lakes for the state of Illinois. The Lake is a must-visit for anglers.

71. Wolf Lake

Wolf Lake

25 km from city center

Lake

Wolf Lake is located in between the Hegewisch community of Chicago and Hammond, Indiana. It is one of the most important bio-diversity spots in the Chicago region. It is regarded as a haven by those who enjoy fishing for a wide variety of aquatic life is found here. Visitors can also indulge in a wide range of engaging activities from Biking to boating and fishing at the William W. Powers State R (Read More)ecreation Area is located on the far southeast side of the Lake.

72. Potawatomi Lake

Potawatomi Lake

37 km from city center

Lake

Lake Potawatomi, well renowned for its scenic beauty is the perfect gateway destination from the rush of city life. It is surrounded by the Potawatomi woods - a protected habitat of woodland birds and plant species such as black ash and violet cress. Here, visitors can enjoy a day out picnicking or engage in activities such as Hiking and Jogging. The most popular feature of the site is a 21.9-mile (Read More) Nature watch cycling trail.

73. Lake Opeka

Lake Opeka

27 km from city center

Lake

Lake Opeka is a man-made lake built-in 1963, located at Des Plaines, Illinois. Here you can experience activities such as riding a paddleboat, kayaking, picnicking, fishing, and sailing. The lake is enclosed by the Lake Park that features jogging paths, exercise stations, a volleyball sandpit, picnic tables, and grills for people to enjoy. Various Classes and programs are also offered here, such (Read More)as year-round sailing lessons for all ages, sailing camps for children aged 8-14, and swimming lessons.

74. Tampier Lake

Tampier Lake

34 km from city center

Lake

Tampier Lake is located in Cook County Southwest to Chicago Suburbs. It was formed when a dam was constructed in a creek nearby. The lake has 3 access points: Tampier Lake Boating Center, Tampier Lake - North, and Tampier Lake - West. Visitors can bring their family to enjoy a day out filled with activities such as fishing, kayaking. Other amenities include a restaurant on-site and a bait shop. Vi (Read More)sitors can also bring their kayak or electric boats (Motorboat not allowed).

75. Bangs Lake

Bangs Lake

60 km from city center

Lake

Bangs Lake located in Lake County, Wauconda, Illinois is a glacial lake. It features a shore length of 6.3 miles and offers diverse recreational activities with fishing as the most popular activity. The lake’s natural element is well maintained by the locals and the authorities who work together by organizing various drives and events throughout the year. It is one of the most visited destinations (Read More) for families looking for a fun and relaxing day.

76. Horseshoe Hammond

Horseshoe Hammond

23 km from city center

Casino

Horseshoe Hammond is heralded as Chicagoland’s number one destination for dining and casino activities and entertainment. It houses more than 100 table games from Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Big 6, Sic Bo, and much more, with the highest limit going up to USD 100,000 per hand on Baccarat. A variety of slot machines, including 1,500 penny slots with over 700 games are also available here (Read More)- favorable for both high rollers and casual participants, from the Wheels of fortune, Star Wars, to Mercury, King’s jewel, and much more. Various events and functions especially live music concerts hosted here.

77. Trinity Church Chicago

Trinity Church Chicago

13 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Trinity Church Chicago is a non - denominational church that falls in the larger Confluence Sphere of the Newfrontier Churches. It strives to convey the final authority of the bible, Jesus’s divinity, the trinity, and the Holy Spirit across individuals of different walks of life - culturally, economically; transcending generations and bringing individuals together to create a strong community.

78. City Church Chicago

City Church Chicago

3 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

City Church Chicago was founded in 2010 by Kent and Alli Munsey and in 2014, the church joined the Hillsong Family. The Church strives to propagate the message of Jesus Christ to the city of Chicago in a new perspective with relevant echoes in their daily life to strengthen the community and bring forth change in the world.

79. First United Methodist Church of Chicago

First United Methodist Church of Chicago

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

First United Methodist Church of Chicago is located at the Chicago Temple Building - the tallest church building in the world ( a 173-meter tall skyscraper). It is an inclusive institution that offers diverse worship experiences, strives to nurture individuals, and is committed to the cause of social justice. Their vision statement is to reflect the grace and love of all accepting God and be a pi (Read More)oneering spirit in the search for new ways to “follow wherever Christ leads”. The Church also conducts various sermons, ministries & programs and also hosts wedding ceremonies.

80. First Evangelical Free Church of Chicago

First Evangelical Free Church of Chicago

12 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The foundation of the First Evangelical Free Church of Chicago goes back to the 1840s Revival Movement in Sweden. The Historic Church was founded in 1880 when a group of Swedish immigrants formed a congregation. It strives to celebrate the lives transformed by Jesus Christ and adheres to the biblical authority with emphasis on the Gospel and the need for compassionate outreach.

81. Renewal Church of Chicago

Renewal Church of Chicago

4 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Renewal Church of Chicago, located within the Wells High School was a start-up by Derrick and Kaley Puckett in the hope to renew lives and bring together people through the teachings of the gospel. The Church is well known for its celebratory traditions, the city’s remarkable sports events, festivals, and shows. (Wells High School)

82. Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago

Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago

6 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Covenant Presbyterian Church initially started in 1981 as a gathering of like-minded individuals led by two students from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and in 1982 it formally organized as a Presbyterian Church. The Cathedral was formerly occupied by the All Saints of Polish National Catholic Church, popularly also known as the White Cathedral. The structure is visible from the Kennedy (Read More)Expressway and is considered a colossal Polish Church.

83. First Unitarian Church of Chicago

First Unitarian Church of Chicago

10 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

First Unitarian Church of Chicago is a Unitarian Universalist church founded under the leadership of Minister Charles Follen on the 26th of July, 1836. It is one of the oldest churches in Chicago. The Church embraces a wide variety of personal beliefs and belief systems and welcomes individuals from various religious backgrounds, cultures, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

84. Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church

0 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Grace Episcopal Church established in 1851 by parishioners of the Trinity Church is the 3rd oldest Church in Chicago. Popularly also known as the Grace Place, the 3- story redbrick structure of the late 19th Century is a historic landmark of Chicago City. In the mid-80s, the Church shared its facility with the Christ the King Lutheran Church, and consequently in the later years with many other fai (Read More)th communities.

85. The First Baptist Church of Chicago

The First Baptist Church of Chicago

9 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The First Baptist Church of Chicago was founded on the 19th of October 1833, as its name state is the oldest Baptist Church in Chicago. It is regarded as the outset of various ministries throughout the city as many were set up by the former members of the FBCC ( such as the Tabernacle Baptist Church, YMCA, and so on). The Church strives for the advancement of the kingdom of Christ through public w (Read More)orship, teachings of the gospel, personal evangelism, spiritual growth of individuals, and a consistent Christian lifestyle.

86. Fourth Presbyterian Church

Fourth Presbyterian Church

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The merge of two pre-established congregations, The North Presbyterian Church and the Westminister Presbyterian Church led to the formation of the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago on the 12th of February 1871. The Church organizes various outreach programs to advocate for justice and peace and propagate God’s unconditional love for all. The initially dedicated building of the Church was dest (Read More)royed in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, the current Church building was built in 1912 under the architect Ralph Adams Cram in the Gothic revival style.

87. The People's Church of Chicago

The People's Church of Chicago

10 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Peoples Church of Chicago located in the historic Preston Bradley Center in uptown is a community of Christian Unitarian Universalist. The Church honors and welcomes individuals from different walks of life without any discrimination of sexuality, sexual orientation, race, and economic standing. It is deeply rooted within the community and embraces diversity and freedom of thought. It strives to (Read More)establish itself as a peaceful place of worship that facilitates the exchange of ideas and appreciates differences.

88. Christ Church of Chicago

Christ Church of Chicago

7 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Christ Church of Chicago has its beginning as a Japanese - American congregation, but recently it is striving to re-establish itself as an Open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. It welcomes the participation of individuals from various ethnic identity and backgrounds, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, faith, and abilities. The C (Read More)hurch also offers martial arts classes and organizes various cultural events such as the Kodomo no Hi (Festivals for Children), Akimatsuri ( Autumn Food Festival), Mochi Tsuki ( Traditional Japanese New Year’s Celebration).

89. St. John Cantius Church

St. John Cantius Church

3 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

St John Cantius Church, a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago is renowned for its architectural beauty and unique programs of solemn liturgies, sacred art, and music. At a height of 40 m, the St John Cantius is one of the many churches that dominate over the Kennedy Expressway. It’s Baroque style interior, reminiscent of the art and architecture of 18th century Krakow has (Read More)remained intact over the century. In recent times, the church has become the focal point for the revival of the Traditional Catholic rituals and devotion that had fallen out of practice after the Second Vatican Council.

90. Village Church of Chicago

Village Church of Chicago

4 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Village Church Chicago was started by a diverse group of individuals from the Ukrainian Village and the encircling neighborhood area with the purpose to bring about welfare within the city and the residents. It is a part of the Evangelical Free Church of America and preaches the belief in One God - the creator of all things, the Holy Spirit, the bible, Jesus Christ and his teachings, the Church an (Read More)d abide by the Christian way of living.

91. The Church of the Holy Family

The Church of the Holy Family

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The Church of the Holy Family founded in 1857 by Jesuit missioner, Fr. Arnold Damen, SJ was the first Jesuit Church in Chicago. It is one of the five structures to survive the Chicago fire in 1871 and is the City’s only example of Pre- Civil war Victorian Architecture. It also houses the oldest stained glass windows in Chicago - made in 1860 by W.H. Carse Co. The Church is an embodiment of the cul (Read More)tural and ethnic diversity of Chicago - even though the original congregation was dominated mainly by Irish immigrants, the church welcomed masses of immigrants to the city earning the name Ellis Island of the Midwest.

92. Old St Patrick's Catholic Church

Old St Patrick's Catholic Church

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Old St. Patrick’s Church also known as St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church or St. Pat’s is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Chicago. It survived the Great Chicago Fire and is also often referred to as the “cornerstone of Irish Culture” in Chicago. It was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1977 and in present-day it is well renowned for the annual summer block party that it hos (Read More)ts.

93. Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church

Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church

4 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church is associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. The structure of the building is grand and opulent - a prime example of the Polish Cathedral style of Churches, reminiscent of the many churches built during the middle ages in Poland. The most distinctive feature of the Holy Trinity would be the catacombs. It was inspired by the underground cemetery (Read More)meeting places where Christians met while Christianity was forbidden in the Roman Empire. The catacombs are open to the public on Sundays after Masses.

94. Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo
5.0 /5

18 km from city center

Zoo

Highlights: Hamill Family Play Zoo, Big Cats, Tropic Worl (Read More)d, Habitat Africa The Savannah, Habitat Africa! The Forest, Hoofed Animals, Desert's Edge, Great Bear Wilderness, Seven Seas
Brookfield Zoo or the Chicago Zoological Park is home to over 450 species and sees around two million guests every year. It is spread across 216-acres and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The zoo has around 20 exhibits and it organizes various community and corporate events as well as family play programs. Some of the animals in the zoo are Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic walru (Read More)s, African lions, Snow leopards, and many more.

95. Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo
5.0 /5

41 km from city center

Zoo

Cosley Zoo is a unique zoo located in Wheaton, Illinois, about 30 miles from Chicago. What makes it stand out is the fact that it houses native Illinois wildlife and farm animals. This setup promises great learning opportunity to the natives and is a brilliant place for visitors to explore the local wildlife. Cosley Zoo is spread across five acres and is home to the white-tailed deer, red fox, Bla (Read More)nding’s turtles, bobcat, coyote, and the black-crowned night heron among others.

96. Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo
5.0 /5

57 km from city center

Zoo

Located about 42 miles from Chicago, Philips Park Zoo is situated in Aurora, Illinois. It opened with the focus of being home to exotic animals but now houses a wide variety of native animals too. It provides free of cost access to all visitors with the vision to provide a supportive learning environment through recreation and education to all.

97. Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

130 km from city center

Nature

Starved Rock State Park is a historic landmark, also voted as the # 1 Attraction in the state of Illinois. It is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes away from Chicago - a perfect getaway from the city to nature. Here, you can enjoy the extraordinary views of the canyons, the waterfalls and explore them too. Other than these you can also enjoy activities such as Hiking ( 13 miles of trail) and f (Read More)ishing on the Illinois river ( Ice fishing in winter).

98. The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum

37 km from city center

Museum

The Morton Arboretum approximately located 20 minutes away from Chicago, is an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum, research & conservatory center. Here, based on the time of the year of your visit, you can enjoy and experience the ever-changing seasons. The arboretum houses a variety of exhibits such as the Tree lights exhibit and organizes interesting events such as the dog admission (Read More)day (where you can hile through the trails with your pet) throughout the year.

99. Kavi Gupta Gallery

Kavi Gupta Gallery
Top Attraction 5.0 /5

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

Established in 2002, Kavi Gupta Art Gallery focusses on presenting works of international mid-career and emerging artists who have a record with museums in solo shows and biennales, and whose works have been published in important institutional and public collections. Kavi Gupta Art Gallery is divided into two main spaces; including the original gallery and a newly built 8,000 sq. ft exhibition sp (Read More)ace. To accommodate a growing program of original publications, the gallery was expanded into a bigger space to focus on art texts, artist editions, and monographs. The gallery has won the Best Show Nationally from the International Association of Art Critics (AICA-USA) three times and is highly appreciated in the art circle.

100. Richard Gary Gallery

Richard Gary Gallery
Top Attraction 5.0 /5

32 km from city center

Art Gallery

Richard Gary Gallery was established back in 1963 and was named after its late founder, local art dealer Richard Gray, who is best known for his role in helping the Field Museum secure Sue the T. rex. After its inception, this gallery became one of Chicago’s most notable art galleries that hosted rotating exhibitions by artists, who were into art with paint and sculptures. Some of the renowned art (Read More)ists that have showcased their work at the gallery include Josef Albers, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Rothko, Robert Rauschenberg and Pablo Picasso.

101. Richard Nortan Gallery

Richard Nortan Gallery
4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Art Gallery

Established back in 2000, RNG offers diverse arts, including paintings and sculptures based on different artistic movements like impressionism, post-impressionism, cubism, expressionism, surrealism, realism and abstraction. The gallery's artwork selection also includes scenes of urban and rural landscapes, industry, mural studies, architectural and design renderings, still-life compositions, figur (Read More)e studies, portraiture and Modern abstractions. Artists like Albert Krehbiel, Pauline Palmer, Karl Buehr, Medard Klein, Robert Erickson, Walter Burt Adams, R. Leroy Turner, Edgar Miller and Georges Maurice Cloud have played instrumental roles in establishing the artworks of this museum.

102. Carl Hammer Gallery

Carl Hammer Gallery
4.5 /5

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

Often referred to as a “pioneer” for its role in discovering exceptional and internationally acclaimed “Outsider artists” like Henry Darger, Bill Traylor and Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, the Carl Hammer Gallery is widely known for its unique blend of artists, visions and backgrounds. Carl Hammer Gallery represents both historical and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Although it is w (Read More)idely recognized for its role in leading to the discovery of significant artists from both “Outsider” and self-taught genres, the gallery’s scope also includes artists from Chicago “Imagist” and modern art traditions.

103. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park

Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park
Top Attraction 5.0 /5

34 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

As is evident from the name, pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park is an amusement park for kids in the age group of two to nine. It is open from June through August, and has free entry for adults. The amusement park is structured such as to promote creativity and provide enhanced imagination to kids. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park is located inside Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Situated about (Read More)27 miles from downtown Chicago, it is a fun place to host birthday parties and various sites are designed considering the party requirements. Some of the park's rides are Pete’s Pirate Ship, Captain's Carousel, Barnacle Bay Boats, Camelot's Castle, Jolly Roger Jump, and many more.

104. Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America
Top Attraction 5.0 /5

60 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Six Flags Great America is one of the top-rated amusement parks in North America and consists of seventeen roller coasters and a water park. This park should not be confused with Six Flags America of Maryland and Washington. It was previously known as Marriott's Great America. Situated in Gurnee, Illinois, and about 45 miles from Downtown Chicago, it is divided into nine different themed areas. S (Read More)ome of the rides within are American Eagle, BATMAN – The Ride, Columbia Carousel, Goliath, SUPERMAN- Ultimate Flight, and many more.

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