Guidebook for Lowell
Food Scene
Eat out on the patio overlooking Cedar Lake, or indoors. High-end dining option in the area.
16 locals recommend
Lighthouse Restaurant
7501 Constitution AveEat out on the patio overlooking Cedar Lake, or indoors. High-end dining option in the area.
This has pub food that everyone in the area recommends. The roast beef sandwich is a popular selection.
The Dam Bar & Grill
4665 W Main StThis has pub food that everyone in the area recommends. The roast beef sandwich is a popular selection.
Aurelio's Pizza Of Lowell
166 Deanna DrChicago THIN crust pizza. Our favorite is sausage and onion.
Sightseeing
Millenium Park is Chicago's iconic space near the lake front - Massive children's playground for all ages (free), winter ice skating, and summer rock climbing right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Don't forget to take your picture with the giant "bean." Also, beautiful jogging, walking and biking paths run along the lakefront for the length of the city.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMillenium Park is Chicago's iconic space near the lake front - Massive children's playground for all ages (free), winter ice skating, and summer rock climbing right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Don't forget to take your picture with the giant "bean." Also, beautiful jogging, walking and biking paths run along the lakefront for the length of the city.
Arts & Culture
Possibly the best art museum in the world. Lots of special exhibits and famous works. Even exhibits and a hands-on area for children.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AvePossibly the best art museum in the world. Lots of special exhibits and famous works. Even exhibits and a hands-on area for children.
Museum Campus is where you'll find the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium all within a short walk of each other (and beautifully situated on the lake front). Chicago sells a City Pass that offers discounts on admission to multiple sights in a bundle.
65 locals recommend
Museum Campus
Museum Campus is where you'll find the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium all within a short walk of each other (and beautifully situated on the lake front). Chicago sells a City Pass that offers discounts on admission to multiple sights in a bundle.
Parks & Nature
This National Park is known for its huge sand dunes. Enjoy a day at the beach (on Lake Michigan), a hike, or some educational time at the Nature Center.
12 locals recommend
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center
1215 N State Rd 49This National Park is known for its huge sand dunes. Enjoy a day at the beach (on Lake Michigan), a hike, or some educational time at the Nature Center.
Amazing playground, winter cross-country ski rentals, beautiful paths, frisbee-golf course, sand volleyball pits, and of course, Lemon Lake, make this a great place for the family.
Lemon Lake County Park
6322 W 133rd AveAmazing playground, winter cross-country ski rentals, beautiful paths, frisbee-golf course, sand volleyball pits, and of course, Lemon Lake, make this a great place for the family.
Essentials
Another location nearby that you may prefer. This one is close to Aurelio's Pizza :).
18 locals recommend
Strack & Van Til
6046 Central AveAnother location nearby that you may prefer. This one is close to Aurelio's Pizza :).
Entertainment & Activities
AMC CLASSIC Hobart 12
2590 Southlake MallShopping
Crown Point is known for its antique shops. There are a couple shops on the "square" in Crown Point, along with restaurants and bars.
8 locals recommend
Crown Point
Crown Point is known for its antique shops. There are a couple shops on the "square" in Crown Point, along with restaurants and bars.