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

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Oak Park Conservatory

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Festival Theatre

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

“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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