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Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Larry Kanfer Photography, Jackson Square Mall, River Bend Gallery, Chicago Cultural Center, Wolff's Flea Market, Grafton Riverside Flea Market, French Market, Fox Valley Mall, Woodfield Mall.
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1. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 257 reviews
Designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is one of Chicagoland's premier attractions. The Museum uses lessons from the Holocaust to focus attention on contemporary issues of genocide, intolerance, and inhumanity at home and worldwide.
Reviewed By tosl - Jersey City, United States
Other than DC, this is the most powerful and comprehensive museum I have seen on the Holocaust outside of visiting the camps themselves. An easy 20-minute drive from Chicago, this should not be near the top of any itinerary, this should be the top site. Excellent job to the curator and staff - very moving.
2. Larry Kanfer Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Larry Kanfer Photography is a midwest based, nationally collected photographic artist. Most known for his Prairiescapes® (Midwest landscape photography celebrating the rural lifestyles of the American heartland), he also has extensive collections of Cityscapes, International, University of Illinois, Woodlands, Tropical, Close-ups and Abstract fine art photographs. Larry Kanfer Photography, in Champaign, IL, is the premier photographer serving Champaign, Savoy, Urbana, Mahomet, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Carbondale and surrounding areas since 1979. We specialize in custom photography, original wall and framed artwork, home decor, office art, architectural, landscape, woodlands and scenic photography, conceptual artwork, artwork installation packages, licensed imagery and much more. Larry Kanfer Photography is perfect for corporate, health care, hospitality, custom installations, as well as residential artwork and gifts.
Reviewed By celester780 - Peoria, United States
AMAZING! Larry Kanfer’s skill and body of work has been compared to Ansel Adams’ with good reason. His photographs take the ordinary and show us the extraordinary beauty of nature. His ability to show the beauty in the everyday scenery with his prairiescapes is a gift in particular to Midwesterners. Beyond the prairiescapes, University of Illinois and Chicago photographs, a visit to the gallery is a chance to see Kanfer’s international work which is equally stunning. The artist himself, because his work is true artistry, is gracious with his time and very welcoming.
3. Jackson Square Mall
4. River Bend Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Exclusive home to Geoffrey Mikol's Nature scape photography. His artwork is stunning, catching elusive light that the eye sees but that cameras often miss. He has a talent for capturing moments in nature that still the soul and quiet your senses.
Reviewed By E4039SQjenniferm
Our first trip to Galena and the River Bend Gallery was definitely a highlight! The images Geoffrey captures with his camera are breathtaking and we had a hard time choosing what we wanted to bring home. They have so many options. What we wanted wasn't in stock and they made it for us that night and we were able to pick it up the next morning! We were lucky enough to meet the photographer and tell him how much we loved his work. A must stop!
5. Chicago Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation's first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, and annually presents hundreds of free cultural exhibits and performances. Admission is free.
Reviewed By pookala - Philadelphia, United States
Aside from being a beautiful building filled with finely executed mosaic work, a lovely marble staircase and an always interesting array of changing exhibits; the Cultural Center also has a free weekly recital under the largest Tiffany glass dome in the world. The 45 minute Wednesday concerts take place in the Preston Bradley Hall at 12:15 pm. Be sure to get there early (20-30 minutes) if you want to sit up front. The space fills up quickly. If you have nothing planned afterwards go to the Randolph St entrance after the concert and go on a tour of the building. Space is limited for this tour and they start at 1:15 pm daily. Check out their calendar of events before planning your Chicago itinerary to take advantage of this excellent cultural institution.
6. Wolff's Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Opening day Sunday April 18, 2021. Please visit website as this listing may not reflect most current information. NOTE: Hours may vary due weather. CALL FIRST & check facebook updates. Family owned, outdoors at the Allstate Arena Rosemont since 1991. Chicagoland's family friendly market. 700 unique vendors selling a bit of something for all interests! Fresh produce, antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles, toys, records, reclaimed, records, new merchandise, art, furniture, plants, new clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, automotive, unique, resale, upcycled, crafts, gifts, home decor, overstock, store returns, more. Food stands, breakfast, lunch. Think pizza, tacos, churros, hotdogs, fruit smoothies, ice cream, bakery, roasted corn, coffee, cold drinks... Destination for Chicago visitors, decorators, eBayers, treasure hunters, collectors & bargain shoppers. Have your garage sale with us! Visible off I90, close to O'Hare Airport and hotels.
Reviewed By BeeJay809 - Rockford, United States
Something to try and I’m sure you will find something to take home. A lot of stuff to see, antiques to junk to modern. Experience
7. Grafton Riverside Flea Market
8. French Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By LeezFamily - Wheaton, United States
The French Market is the perfect place to stroll on Saturday morning, pick up some fresh produce and baked goods, some flowers, and a coffee and maybe a baked good or two. Also craft jewelry, hot sauces, and other interesting sundries. Love checking it out with our family.
9. Fox Valley Mall
10. Woodfield Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Surround yourself with fashion, food, and fun with the most distinctive collection of shopping, dining and entertainment. Woodfield has the finest collection of department stores and specialty shops in the Great Lakes region including Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, jcpenney, Sears and nearly 300 stores and restaurants.
Reviewed By MeBlonde - Chicago, United States
Woodfield has always been a mall to visit once or twice a year as it is pretty far from my home. Besides the mall, there are a lot of good stores in the area as well as great restaurants so you can wander after the mall. As to going to the mall during this time, I felt all the cleaning precautions are being met, everyone in masks and plenty of stuff to buy. JC Penny, Macy's and Nordstrom are the main anchors and Lord and Taylor still there with going out of business sale signs everywhere. Most stores seem to go out of their way to keep customers safe by limiting the number of people in the stores. Sorry to see the Garret's closed but many other sweet bakery shops available as well as several coffee shops. This is a very big mall so if you are looking for a specific store would suggest you check on line to find out where the store is so you don't waste time looking for it. A couple of stores closed, but not many. Would shop again, if I was in the area.
