Oak Park

Lake Theatre

On April 11, 1936, the Lake Theatre opened with a single screen, and a seating capacity of 1,420. Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example…

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Things to Do in Oak Park

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Oak Park Conservatory

A display conservatory with three show houses, fern and floral room. Seasonal displays each month,…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

Visit the victorian home where Nobel Prize-winning author, Ernest Hemingway, was born in 1899 and…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple

Unity Temple is the last surviving major public building of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Festival Theatre

Chicago's oldest Chakespeare ensamble, performs under the stars in Austin Gardens each summer. Box dinners…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Ernest Hemingway Museum

Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other…

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Historic Pleasant Home

Explore the opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prarie School architect, Geroge H. Maher. Located…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

This unusual complex served as Wright's private residence and studio from 1889-1909. Here he raised…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

“Heart of Oak Park” Walking Tour

Using state of the art equipment, this self-guided tour will take you through one of…

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