Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Oak Street Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned science and space museums in Oak Street Beach from other articles such as Lonely Planet Top Choices, Wheelchair Travel, Fodor's Choice.

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Oak Street Beach

Field Museum
Field Museum
4.7 (15781 ratings)4.5 (8089 ratings)
State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"The Field Museum has come along way since 1893 when it was built for the World’s Columbian Exposition. This place is truly a natural history heaven with towering dinos, Egyptian tomb jewels, and so many more archaeological gems. It’s even home to the world’s largest T-Rex."
Mentioned by Wheelchair Travel
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"The Field Museum of Natural History traces its own history to the Columbian Exposition of 1893. The museum’s present structure was built in 1921 and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Illinois residents can spend a day at The Field Museum with complimentary admission on the following free days in 2020:. January 8, 15, 20, 22, 29"
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
4.5 (875 ratings)4 (168 ratings)
Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
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Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Oak Street Beach

Beggars Pizza
Beggars Pizza
4.2 (1135 ratings)
Midwestern chain serving thin-crust, deep-dish & stuffed pies, plus other fast fare.
310 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
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Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
4.6 (421 ratings)
Seafood & prime steaks are the specialties of this chain spot with a cocktail lounge & live music.
41 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Seafood restaurantCocktail barCrab houseTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSteak houseWine bar
Mentioned by American Eats
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"The final restaurant on the list of the best places to get Seafood in Chicago is Truluck’s Chicago. Truluck’s Chicago specializes in seafood and prime steaks. The seafood is always fresh as well."
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays
3.9 (2223 ratings)
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
153 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Best Shopping Malls in Oak Street Beach Area

Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall
3.8 (6639 ratings)
Retail destination with 135-plus stores & restaurants plus a multiplex movie theater.
7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
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Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user One Homo Sapiens used under CC BY 3.0. Heading to the Southwest Side of Chicago?. Ford City Mall has stood there since 1945."
Addison Mall
Addison Mall
4.3 (1918 ratings)
Modest outdoor shopping mall counting eateries, shoe shops & a Target among its chain stores.
2970 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Flickr user Patrick Hoesly used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Addison is a smaller, cosy mall (fewer than 30 stores), located in the Avondale neighbourhood."
Marshfield Plaza
Marshfield Plaza
4.1 (2781 ratings)
11730 Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
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Best History Museum in Oak Street Beach

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
4.7 (1077 ratings)5 (228 ratings)
Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition.
9603 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
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Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Oak Street Beach

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
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Kinzie Hotel
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