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105. 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).

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₹2,988

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tours starting from
₹1,964

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.

4.5 /5

40 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Odyssey Fun World is an indoor amusement park located about 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in Tinley Park, Illinois. Some of the park attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and many more. For the thrill-seekers, it consists of a zip line and a Ferris wheel. Adding to the fun element and bringing the family together are the laser tag area, gaming arcade, bumper cars, and a rede (Read More)mption centre with attractive prizes. This amusement park is also known for being an apt choice for birthday parties, family events, and even corporate events. For such events and also for regular visitors, they have a café called the Chipper’s Café with a pretty decent pizza and sandwich menu to unwind and relax.

Tours starting from
₹30,302

4.5 /5

84 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Onesti's Wild West Town is a family amusement park which is western-themed and has fun cowboy activities and rides. The park's attractions include gold panning, shooting gallery, pony rides, archery range, carousel, handcarts, and whatnot. Located about 60 miles from downtown Chicago, the West Stunt Show keeps adults entertained as the kids have a gala time on the rides. Onesti's Wild West Town i (Read More)s a right birthday party choice. It has a café, an ice cream parlour, and a fudge shop. The park also manages school educational field trips, organised youth groups, or scout nights.

Tours starting from
₹4,696

4 km from city center

Art Gallery

The main focus of the Catherine Edelman Gallery is on the medium of photography. From landscapes to fashion photoshoots to street shots and socially conscious shots, at this gallery, you can experience it all. The artists represented by this gallery go beyond their boundaries to do something different with their cameras. Numerous shows are organized by this gallery, which includes established name (Read More)s like Sebastião Salgado and Annie Leibovitz.

2 km from city center

Temple

The Shivalya Hindu Temple in Chicago is a contribution of the community members of the Shivalaya Hindu Cultural Center community members that aimed to provide a place for those who encourage religious, spiritual, and cultural gatherings for the residents of Chicago. The temple welcomes all Hindus and Non-Hindus who seek to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the Hindu Arts, philosophy, kn (Read More)owledge, and culture.

8 km from city center

Temple

The Shree Ganesh Temple was the first-ever Ganesh Temple built in Chicago. The temple is an abode to a large statue of Lord Ganesha, which was imported from India. Built by a Devon Avenue businessman in 2016, it serves as a place for Hindus to practice their faith all year round. Every year the temple celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and other holiday events. It also conducts regular worship (Read More) services to engage the worshippers to connect with religious practices.

0 km from city center

Temple

The Omkar Temple in Chicago is a host to multiple deities that include Raja Ganapathi, Murugan, Parvathi, Padmavathi, Sri Ram Parivar, Hanuman, Nava Grahas, Sri Krishna, Radha, with Panchamukha Shiva Lingam and Sri Venkateshwara as the main deity. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is a place that conducts various religious, cultural, philosophical, educational activities that pursue Hindu Cultu (Read More)re and tradition.

14 km from city center

Gurudwara

The Devon Gurudwara Sahib is managed by the Sikh Resource Society (SRS), a not-for-profit organization of Chicago. The organization aims to provide resources related to Sikhism for all those who want to learn more about the respective community. Devotees visit the Gurudwara sahib to pray and listen to the Sikh hymns. Their weekly programs include Kirtan, Ardas, and Langar (Food of God), the detail (Read More)s available on their website.

27 km from city center

Temple

Located in the Rogers Park Neighbourhood of Chicago, ISKCON was established by Srila Prabhupada, and it is one of the most prominent temples of the 5000-year-old Hari Krishna Movement. Incorporated in Illinois in 1974, the temple is a spiritual oasis that regularly offers many spiritual and educational programs.

5 km from city center

Temple

Built by John Wellborn Root, the Ling Shen Ching Temple is a triangular yet simple building in Bridgeport. The building initially started as a Presbyterian Church but went on to become a Buddha temple in 1992. With over 1000 disciples, the temple focuses on the teachings and lessons of Taoism. There are a variety of prayer chambers inside the temple. Each prayer chamber has multiple Vajrayana Bud (Read More)dha sculptures and symbolizes something like wisdom or health. The temple truly believes in the strength of chanting mantras to attain the ultimate enlightenment.

38 km from city center

Temple

Established in 1977, the Hindu Temple Of Greater Chicago is a complex that includes two separate temples, The Rama Temple and the Ganesha-Shiva-Durga temple. The Rama temple has the deities of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman, Hanuman Lord Balaji, Mahalakshmi, and Radha Krishna.

28 km from city center

Temple

The Manav Seva Mandir in Chicago is a Hindu temple that strives to be the focal point for Hindu worship. Passing the Vedic heritage wisdom between generations also acts as a community hub where the young and the old come together and interact with the community members. It is an educational hub of the Hindu philosophy and a place to celebrate all the signature Hindu festivals following Hindu ritu (Read More)als and traditions. They also several Puja services, including the Aarti, Grah Puja, Car Puja, etc., which can be booked on their website.

48 km from city center

Temple

Swaminarayan temple is a beautifully constructed building. The interiors consist of Italian Carrara marble, and the exteriors of the temple consist of Turkish limestone. It is a host to several deities including Lord Ram, Lord Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiv Parvati, etc. Not just a worship place, the temple is also an inspiring place to learn the values and traditions associated with Hinduism. The temple (Read More)conducts several cultural and philanthropic activities for all age groups to encourage devotes to volunteer. Hindu festivals like Diwali, Ram Navmi, Janmashtmi, Holi, Shivratri are celebrated every year in the temple.

48 km from city center

Temple

The Umiya Mataji Temple is constructed in reverence to the goddess Umiya, known to be the universe's creator. Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali, and Saraswati are said to be the incarnation of Goddess Umiya. It is built by the UMSCM (UMIYA MATAJI SANSTHA CHICAGO MIDWEST), an organization that works for the peace and prosperity of the Kadva Patidar community.

46 km from city center

Temple

Found by Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa, the Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Temple is a Hindu temple which is just minutes away from Chicago. The temple is run under the auspice of a not-for-profit organization called the Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal and is an abode of Lord Shree Swaminarayan.

Tours starting from
₹1,660

60 km from city center

Temple

Dedicated to Shri Venkateshwara Swami, the Sri Venkateswara Swami temple, also called the Balaji temple, is an architectural blend of ancient Shilpa Shastra and modern technology. The temple has a provision for circumambulation around the presiding deity and all major shrines inside the temple. With a spread across 20 acres of land, the temple has several facilities, including an auditorium, dinin (Read More)g hall, a library, and a gazebo. The religious life of the temple, festivities, and worship mode is mirrored with Tirupati (India).

36 km from city center

Temple

Founded in 2018 by Ram Chakroborty, the CKB or Chicago Kālī Bari is a Hindu temple built to revere the goddess Kali. It is a safe space to worship and meditate for all those who wish to develop their spiritual selves. The temple organizes various religious, cultural events and also celebrates the Hindu Festivals all year long. The daily and weekly schedule is available on their website and includ (Read More)es Goddess Kali Pooja, devotional prayers, Lord Ganesha Pooja, Hanuman Chalisa, and much more.

22 km from city center

Temple

The Bahá'í House of Worship is the oldest and the second temple constructed for the Baha I faith. Baha I faith denotes the importance of all religions and incorporates unity. Designed by the French-Canadian architect Loius Bourgeois this house of worship is exclusively reserved for worship. It prohibits sermons and promotes the chanting or reading of the scriptural texts. The temple is not intende (Read More)d as a local meeting place but serves as a devotional space for people of any faith.

Tours starting from
₹2,989

55 km from city center

Temple

Built-in the tradition of the Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa swami temple in Kerela India, the Sri Ayyapa Swami temple was found by the devotees of Ayappa spread across Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The devotes came together to create the Ayyapa Seva Sangam which further held hands with other entities to create the temple. In accordance with the services offered at Sabrimala temple in Kerela, th (Read More)is temple features some key events like the start and end of Madalam season, Ayyapa puja, and Makar Sankranti celebration.

29 km from city center

Temple

Located in Glenview, Illinois, the Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago is the culmination of the long-cherished dream of the Indian residents and the devotees of Hanuman Ji living in Chicago. The idea that led to the construction of a worship place was to provide support for the fast aging people and satisfy their spiritual needs.

46 km from city center

Temple

Located in a suburb of Chicago, Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple was the most expensive worship place built in the Midwest. It was opened in the year 1998 and has many Hindu and Non-Hindu believers. Devotees from other communities like Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity also actively participate in the activities of the temple.

8 km from city center

Golf Course

Previously known as the Waveland golf course, the Sydney R. Marovitz is a 9-hole golf course built-in 1932 on the Lakefront. Housed between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan, it provides an exceptional view of Lake Michigan and the Montrose Harbor.

38 km from city center

Temple

The Shree Radhe temple is a worship place for the Hindus that offers many services and events for its devotees. The devotees can attend the daily devotional prayers, reciting, and spiritual discourses followed by the Prasadam (Sacred Food). Hosted by the temple are also services like Jagran (songs and dance in honor of Hindu Goddess), Amratvani (heavenly words), etc. These may be conducted by the (Read More)temple itself or sponsored by families.

12 km from city center

Golf Course

The Jackson Park Golf Course was one of the first public golf courses in the Midwest built by Tom Bendelow in 1900. Situated on the land, which held the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, this 18-hole golf course meanders across the 500 acres of Jackson Park.

Tours starting from
₹2,988

58 km from city center

Golf Course

Surrounded by a quarry lake, the Highlands of Elfin has become the premier location to thousands of golfers across the region for a fun golfing experience. This 9-hole golf course is spread beautifully across the rolling terrain and also has several practice facilities including, short game areas and 20 hitting areas.

12 km from city center

Golf Course

The Columbus Park Golf Course features wide fairways and receptive greens. This 9-hole, par 35 golf course is an ideal choice for novice golfers, also offering a challenge to the lower handicap players. The golf course provides a driving range, which includes the short game greens for the golfers to practice their swing.

Tours starting from
₹2,988

17 km from city center

Golf Course

Built-in the year 1925 and located on the north side of Chicago, The Billy Caldwell Golf course is a 9-hole, 33-par golf course, and is pure golfing fun. The big hitters can go for the par 4’s. Along with the several leagues plays for men and women, the golf course also offers skill training for kids to enhance their golfing skills.

14 km from city center

Golf Course

Located on the southwest side of Chicago, the Marquette Park Golf Course is a challenging 9-hole golf course. It is a 36 par golf course that spreads across the 323 acres of elevated trees and spacious fairways of the Marquette Park. The golf course has a driving range of 300 yards that includes short game greens for golfers to practice their swings.

Tours starting from
₹2,988

17 km from city center

Golf Course

The Edgebrook Golf Course is one of the oldest and unique golf course in the Forest Preserve. It is an 18-hole course that features a full driving range and large practice greens with a sand bunker. With 2 par 5’s and 2 par 3’s, the course offers a challenging golf experience for the golfers.

13 km from city center

Golf Course

The South Shore Golf Course is a 33 par golf course featuring multiple tee boxes, undulating greens, and tall trees. Built-in 1900 on the Lakefront, the golf course offers a panoramic view of Lake Michigan and welcomes golfers of all skill levels. The tee timings bookings are readily available from their website.

19 km from city center

Golf Course

Located in the northwest of Chicago, the Indian Boundary Golf Course is designed by the renowned golf architect Dick Nugent. The course feature strategically placed sand traps, spacious freeways, and greens that make the golf course suited for golfers of all skill levels and also challenging at the same time.

52 km from city center

Golf Course

The Springbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole public course that features rolling terrain, mature trees, and native prairie grass that offers challenging plays for avid golfers. The driving range in the golf course facilitates the Golfers to practice their swing before their game. Several workshops are organized in the golf course under the guidance of professional instructors.

20 km from city center

Golf Course

Built-in the year 1902 and designed by H.J Tweedie, the Ridge CC Golf course is an 18-hole championship golf course in the private Ridge Country club. Located within the city, it is a golf course that features tree-lined fairways, the perfect greens, and meanders over an area of 105 acres.

29 km from city center

Golf Course

The Mac Arthur Golf Course reopened in the year 2008 as a 9-hole 27 par course in East Chicago. It is a pirate-themed miniature golf course offering a challenging golf experience to all the golfers. With the various league plays hosted on the golf course, it also provides the necessary accommodations for golfers with disabilities to enjoy the golf course.

6 km from city center

Golf Course

Formerly a nine-hole golf course, the Diversey Driving Range provides an exceptional modern golf experience. Restructured after the 1940s the driving range includes several practice facilities and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The mini-golf course is centered at Lincoln Park, which is a 5-minute drive from the driving range.

Tours starting from
₹1,812

22 km from city center

Golf Course

The Weber Park Golf course is a 9-hole par-3 golf course with beautiful landscapes, bent green grass, and a gazebo. Built-in 1973, this 9-hole, a par-three golf course is a perfect place to learn golf and practice the short game as the holes are 115 yards away. Home to the footgolf, the golf course also features spacious fairways, ben-grass greens, and beautiful landscaping.

Tours starting from
₹2,988

50 km from city center

Golf Course

Built-in the year 1998 and located 10 miles from Lake Michigan on Vernon hills, the White Deer Run Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course that provides spacious bent grass fairways, bent grass tees, and a generous landing area off the tee for the golf shots. Designed by Dick and Tim Nugent, this public golf course is stretched across 240 acres of rolling terrain and is open to golfers of all skill (Read More)levels for a challenging golf experience.

Tours starting from
₹1,812

15 km from city center

Golf Course

Designed by the architects Killian and Nugent and formerly known as the Edgewater Golf Club, the Robert A. Black Golf Course was previously a private golf club situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. It was restructured in 1970, from a 5-hole golf course into a 9-hole golf course. The golf course features elevated greens, tee boxes that create a challenging and fun experience for the golfers.

Tours starting from
₹2,730

31 km from city center

Camping

Managed by the local county, the Camp Sullivan in Forest Oak, Illinois, offers tent and RV camping in a forest preserve. It provides several camping options for the campers ranging from tent/RV campsite (with electric service) to cabins and bunkers.

54 km from city center

Camping

Emerald Trails Campground is a quiet, peaceful, wooded campground in Crete, Illinois, that offers tent camping and full hookup RV camping sites in the countryside. Their full-hookup facilities include water, electric, and sewer services. Campers can also enjoy a bunch of recreational activities near the campsite like fishing, hiking, biking, and golfing, which makes it an excellent choice to hang (Read More)out and set camp.

88 km from city center

Camping

While enjoying the comforts of home and exploring the bountiful nature, the Donna Jo Campground is the perfect place for campers. This quiet campground, which is located in the proximity of the Indiana Dunne's State Park, is installed with several Full Hookup RV and tent sites. Campers can also enjoy the picturesque view of the small pond and the hiking trails near the campground.

86 km from city center

Camping

Located in a quiet, secluded environment, the Last Resort Campground is a privately owned family operated campground. The property offers tent, full/partial hookup RV camping sites, as well as glamping option. With their very own private fishing hole, great outdoors, fire circles, grills and several recreational activities, the campground creates an ambiance of a carefree vacation.

45 km from city center

Camping

Located in the Blackwell Forest Preserve, the Blackwell Family Background offers partial and primitive hookup RV, and tent camping sites in the semi-wooded and wooded areas of the preserve. All the camping sites include fire rings, picnic tables, gravel parking pad, portable toilets, and running water.

Tours starting from
₹2,391

67 km from city center

Camping

Nestled 5 miles from Lake Michigan, the Michigan City campground is a privately owned family campground that facilitates Tent, full hookup RV, and premium camping sites. With a wide range of options from primitive camping to Deluxe Cabins that enhance the camping experience for the visitors.

Tours starting from
₹1,332

97 km from city center

Camping

Located near many scenic attractions like Lake Michigan and Notre Dame University the Mini Mountain Campground offers a variety of facilities including volleyball courts, playground, an in-ground swimming pool and much more. Tents, camping cottages and RV rentals are available at the campground providing several options for the campers.

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202 Things To Do In Chicago

105. Starved Rock State Park

106. The Morton Arboretum

107. Kavi Gupta Gallery

108. Richard Gary Gallery

109. Richard Nortan Gallery

110. Carl Hammer Gallery

111. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park

112. Six Flags Great America

113. Odyssey Fun World

114. Onesti's Wild West Town

115. Catherine Edelman Gallery

116. Shivalya Hindu Temple

117. Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago

118. Omkar Temple

119. Devon Gurdwara Sahib of Chicago

120. Chicago ISKCON

121. Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple

122. Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago

123. Manav Seva Mandir

124. Baps Shri Swaminarayan Temple

125. Umiya Mataji Temple Chicago

126. Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Temple Midwest Chicago

127. Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple

128. Chicago Kali Bari (CKB)

129. Bahá'í House of Worship

130. Sri Ayyappa Swami Temple

131. Hanuman Mandir Of Greater Chicago

132. Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO

133. Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course

134. Shree Radhey Shyam Temple

135. Jackson Park Golf Course

136. Highlands of Elgin

137. Columbus Park Golf Course

138. Billy Caldwell Golf Course

139. Marquette Park Golf Course

140. Edgebrook Golf Course

141. South Shore Golf Course

142. Indian Boundary Golf Course

143. Springbrook Golf Course

144. Ridge CC Golf Course

145. Mac Arthur Golf Course

146. Diversey Driving Range

147. Weber Park Golf Course

148. White Deer Run Golf Course

149. Robert A. Black Golf Course

150. Camp Sullivan

151. Emerald Trails Campground

152. Donna Jo Camping and Recreation Areas

153. Last Resort Campground

154. Blackwell Family Campground

155. Michigan City Campground

156. Mini Mountain Campground

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