Top rated Observatories in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Observatories in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 8 places from Observatory category.

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James C. Veen Observatory

Observatory

👍👍 From a humble, grassroots beginning 50 years ago, you will discover a truly accessible observatory operated by local people who are doing this for the love of astronomy. Their enthusiasm is contagious. Visit this place with your friends and/or children and the Observable Universe will demystify and...

4.90 (132 reviews) (~215.5 km from centre)

Yerkes Observatory

Observatory

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

4.80 (588 reviews) (~108.89 km from centre)

Dearborn Observatory

Observatory

😠 Called to reserve no return call. Went to the 9 to 10 showing was in front of the line. Waited for them to set the scope n place, the viewing lens fell off while they were moving the scope from about 10 feet up. Then for about 20 minutes watched this girl position the scope n place. Right when we'...

4.80 (72 reviews) (~20.57 km from centre)

Washburn Observatory

Observatory

👍👍 Perfect place for a date night if you love science and space. On Wednesday's in the summer you can go for free and look through their telescope. the location is great, on top of a hill with a view of Lake Mendota, lots of walking paths nearby and a bike lane.

4.70 (54 reviews) (~198.09 km from centre)

Milwaukee Astronomical Society Observatory

Observatory

4.70 (50 reviews) (~128.92 km from centre)

Doane Observatory

Observatory

😠 Place is good and informative but the staff needs to be kicked off . Rude and not much helpfull. Reception and door young guys request management to training them or replace them

4.60 (94 reviews) (~1.84 km from centre)

The University of Illinois Observatory

Observatory

👍👍 Although a still functioning observatory, this place is a living museum of Astronomical studies. Constructed in 1896, the building and equipment is maintained to a large degree in that era. It is also open to the public for periodic astronomical events. This is the place to go for the historian,...

4.60 (34 reviews) (~203.22 km from centre)

Northmoor Observatory

Observatory

4.50 (32 reviews) (~206.57 km from centre)

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Top rated Observatories in Chicago, United States