Best places: Historical landmarks in Broadview, United States

Late-1800s Catholic church with ornate vaulted ceilings, religious statues & stained glass windows.

500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds, plus 2 museums, eateries & a bandshell.

Protected prairie grove at the former home of famed horticulturist & educator, Dr. John Kennicott.

57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.

Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

👍👍 They don’t need me to review them—they’ve been here 100 years. Get your popcorn, get your old-timey candies, get your nostalgia fix, and enjoy your goodies as you walk around historic downtown Wheaton or sit right outside by the fire feature. They’re only letting in 4 people at a time currently due...

This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.

Circa-1897 astronomical observatory featuring telescopes, laboratories & tours over a 77-acre site.

Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions.

👍👍 The lighthouse was pretty. The waves crashing against the base of where the lighthouse stands makes for a fun exciting experience because you never know if a wave is going to crash hard enough and high enough to splash you up top. My kids got a kick out of it and I even screamed a little when one go...

Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours 5 days a week.

Restored 19th-century mansion with notable Gilded Age architectural features & antiques.

State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.

Art deco postal HQ from 1921, repurposed as an office & events complex with dining & a roof garden.

Neo-Gothic skyscraper influenced by Rouen Cathedral & decorated with rocks from world landmarks.

Neoclassical building dating to the 1890s, with 2 atriums with stained glass & Tiffany mosaics.

Planned 19th-century settlement for Pullman company workers, with preserved houses, factory & hotel.

Huge building featuring high-end home design & furniture showrooms, plus a lineup of trade shows.