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Restaurants and cafés, museums and parks, hotels, shops and everyday services in Illinois — with addresses and opening hours.

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Chicago Arlington Heights Marion Schaumburg Aurora Bloomington Naperville Rockford
in the directory
3,944
places in the guide
9
towns and districts
1,971
restaurants, bars & cafés
1,293
upcoming events
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1answer What are the top 10 places to visit in Chicago? Chicago: the highest-rated places to visit are The Escape Game Chicago, Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago - Regal Foundation and Sandbox VR. The Escape Game Chicago leads with 5.0 ★ from 15,684 reviews. Ranked by rating… Things to do Chicago Frequently asked 1answer What are the top 5 attractions in Chicago? Chicago: the highest-rated places to visit are The Escape Game Chicago, Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago - Regal Foundation and Sandbox VR. The Escape Game Chicago leads with 5.0 ★ from 15,684 reviews. Ranked by rating… Things to do Chicago Frequently asked 1answer What not to miss in Chicago? Chicago: the highest-rated places to visit are The Escape Game Chicago, Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago - Regal Foundation and Sandbox VR. The Escape Game Chicago leads with 5.0 ★ from 15,684 reviews. Ranked by rating… Things to do Chicago Frequently asked
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Things to Do

Things to do in Illinois

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Forts & castles 5 places Monuments & landmarks 25 places Churches & temples 22 places Historic districts & squares 5 places Museums & galleries 37 places Theaters & cinemas 116 places Beaches 9 places Parks & gardens 195 places Nature reserves & national parks 111 places Sports & fitness 196 places Fishing & boating 20 places Clubs & live music 66 places Spas & saunas 90 places Nightlife & games 153 places Attractions & theme parks 326 places Guided tours 10 places
Culture

Museums & galleries

All 37
Popular place
Art museum 4.8
The Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park, Chicago
Closed opens at 11:00 AM
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Rail museum 4.7
Illinois Railway Museum
Union
Closed opens at 10:00 AM
Children's museum 4.6
Kohl Children's Museum
Glenview
Closed opens at 9:30 AM
Outdoors & sport

Parks & gardens

All 195
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Botanical garden 4.8
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe
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Park 4.5
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
Rosemont
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Indoor playground 4.8
Hyper Kidz Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook
Closed opens at 9:00 AM
Events

What’s on in Illinois

All events
Sun, Oct 25 CHIHULY: Radiant Forms Kids & family · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Sun, Oct 25 Autumn Weekends at Meijer Gardens Kids & family · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Sun, Oct 25 ZOO GOES BOO Kids & family · John Ball Zoo Sun, Oct 25 Wedding Theatre & musicals · Rialto Square Theatre Sun, Oct 25 Happily Haunted Kids & family · Bookworm Gardens Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM Autumn Weekends Live Music with The Fall Upwards Duo Concerts & live music · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Food & Drink

Where to eat in Illinois

Section
Restaurants 1,028 places Bars & pubs 378 places Cafés & bakeries 565 places Delivery & catering 242 places Restaurant & cafe chains 53 chains

Restaurants

All 1,028
Popular place
Hot dog restaurant 4.7
Gene’s & Jude's
River Grove
Closed opens at 10:30 AM
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Mexican restaurant 4.7
Hacienda Calavera
Cicero
Closed opens at 11:00 AM
Popular place
Fast food restaurant 4.3
Portillo's & Barnelli's Summit
Summit
Closed opens at 10:00 AM

Cafés & bakeries

All 565
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Cafe 4.4
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Streeterville, Chicago
Closed opens at 6:30 AM
Popular place
Pancake restaurant 4.6
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
Libertyville
Closed opens at 7:00 AM
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Bakery 4.6
Harner's Bakery Restaurant
North Aurora
Closed opens at 5:30 AM
Shopping

Shopping

Shopping malls 243 places Shops 561 places Markets 152 places Retail chains 38 chains

Markets

All 152
Farmers' market 4.6
Tom's Farm Market
Huntley
Closed opens at 8:30 AM
Flea market 4.2
Fox Valley Flea Market
Elgin
Closed opens at 9:00 AM
Market 4.8
Cattle & Cream
Cherry Valley
Closed opens at 8:00 AM
Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Section
Hotels & resorts 168 places Vacation rentals 4 places Hostels 1 place B&Bs & inns 50 places Holiday parks & camps 19 places Camping 29 places

Hotels & resorts

All 168
Popular place
Resort hotel 4.1
Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois
Gurnee
Popular place
Resort hotel 4.8
Sybaris Northbrook
Northbrook
Popular place
Hotel 4.2
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Loop, Chicago
Directory

Directory

Section
Statistics by year, official sources Neighborhoods reference Transport 10 places Weather updated daily Holidays & days off updated daily Government offices 33 places Emergency numbers reference Schools & education 27 places Hospitals & pharmacies 141 places Sports & fitness 196 places Car service 307 places Parking 4 places Doctors & dentists 295 places Lawyers & accountants 41 places Home repair & services 233 places Beauty & barbers 203 places Car dealers & parts 257 places
Statistics · by year, official sources
Statistics: Illinois
Open the figures
13M Population · 2025 $90,330 GDP per person · 2024 4.6% Unemployment rate · 2025 50.9% Adults with higher education · 2024
Newcomers & Visitors

For newcomers and visitors

Currency exchange & transfers 6 places Exchange rates updated daily Fuel prices updated daily Insurance 85 places Phone & internet 109 places Car & bike rental 39 places Taxi & transfers 24 places Newcomers' questions questions & answers
towns and districts

Towns in Illinois

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Chicago 43 places Arlington Heights 40 places Marion 32 places Schaumburg 32 places Aurora 29 places Bloomington 28 places Naperville 27 places Rockford 27 places Skokie 25 places