ASTRO Experiences · Chicago, IL

Experiences in Chicago, IL

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National Hellenic Museum
Chicago, IL
Become a member Make a donation FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS LOCATION The National Hellenic Museum is located in Chicago’s Greektown at the corner of Halsted and Van Buren. National Hellenic Museum 333 South Halsted Street Chicago […]
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Golf Course
Robert A. Black Golf Course
Chicago, IL
Robert A. Black Golf Course is located in Chicago, IL. This unique 36 par course features elevated tees, greens, and spacious fairways. Visitors can book tee times, join golf leagues, and explore membership options at this Chicago Park District facility.
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Mini Golf
Big Mini Putt Club
Chicago, IL
Big Mini Putt Club is an indoor mini golf bar and lounge with two Chicago locations. Visitors can play on 9-hole indoor mini golf courses, designed by the Big Mini team to be challenging yet fun for all skill levels. The venue also features a full bar and a design that evokes simpler times. Leagues and events are available.
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The Renaissance Society
Chicago, IL
The Renaissance Society is a free gallery space at the University of Chicago featuring contemporary art exhibitions. Located on the fourth floor of Cobb Hall, it is open to the public and presents rotating artist exhibitions and cultural programming throughout the year.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications
Chicago, IL
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is a museum in Chicago, IL. It houses the Radio Hall of Fame. Visitors can explore its archives and see exhibits, including a display of ventriloquist dolls and a poster from the TV show 'Charlie McCarthy Detective'.
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Museum of Illusions
Chicago, IL
The Museum of Illusions Chicago offers a fascinating world of illusions where visitors can experience the impossible. It features perspective-changing rooms, mind-bending installations, and optical illusions. The museum also includes a puzzle area with a large puzzle table and hosts various interactions and activities. Corporate and private events can be planned here.
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Hyde Park Historical Society Museum
Chicago, IL
The Hyde Park Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1975. It works to record, preserve, and promote public interest in the history of Hyde Park. Its headquarters are located in an 1893 restored cable car station in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood.
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Irish American Heritage Center
Chicago, IL
The Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago celebrates Irish culture through music, dance, language, and history. Enjoy exhibits, performances, and events that honor the enduring legacy of Irish Americans.
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Norwood Park Historical Society
Chicago, IL
The Norwood Park Historical Society, established in 1973, owns the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, Chicago’s oldest home built in 1833. Its museum exhibits are open to visitors. These exhibits celebrate the history of Norwood Park, Chicago and the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, offering a fresh perspective on their unique history.
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Ridge Historical Society
Chicago, IL
The Park Ridge Historical Society celebrates the area's past through exhibits, educational programs, and community engagement. Collections document local history including businesses of the past, military service during World War II, and notable residents. The History Center features informative displays exploring neighborhood heritage and regional heritage.
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Mini Golf
Diversey Miniature Golf
Chicago, IL
Diversey Miniature Golf features an eighteen-hole course. It has been newly-refreshed, offering visitors redesigned holes and fun new hazards to enjoy. The venue also provides options for hosting parties, events, or outings.
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Historical/Outdoor Tours & Education
Obama Kissing Rock
Chicago, IL
The Obama Kissing Rock is a simple rock with a metallic plaque located in a tiny green space at 53rd and South Dorchester in Chicago. This site marks the spot where President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama shared their first kiss in 1989. The plaque, installed in 2012 on a 3,000 pound boulder, features a quote from Barack Obama about the event. Visitors can see this unique monument celebrating the first couple.
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Wakesurf School
Laketown Surf
Chicago, IL Area
Chicago's wakesurf academy offering wakesurfing lessons and experiences on Lake Michigan for all skill levels.
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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Chicago, IL
The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in Chicago, IL. It hosts exhibitions and programs that connect histories of social transformation to the present. The museum endures as a site of activism, creative expression, research, and education for national and international visitors.
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Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Chicago, IL
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art is dedicated to discovering, preserving, and sharing significant chapters of Chicago's Chinese American history. The museum features exhibitions and collections that celebrate Asian art and cultural heritage.
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Swedish American Museum
Chicago, IL
The Swedish American Museum in Chicago provides exhibits, events, and programming that honor, celebrate, and educate visitors on Sweden’s past, present, and future. The museum also includes the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration, a Kerstin Andersson Museum Store, and Mormors Café.
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American Writers Museum
Chicago, IL
The American Writers Museum in Chicago explores ideas of independence, equality, and identity through more than 400 years of American writing. Visitors can discover a pop-up exhibit and public programs, including the American Writers Festival. The museum also features a student writing competition.
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Golf Course
Beverly Country Club
Chicago, IL
Established in 1908, The Beverly Country Club is a golf course in the Chicagoland community. It has been recognized as a championship course since its inception. Legendary architect Donald Ross created a master plan to renovate the course, which was fully adopted. Beverly has hosted numerous significant tournaments, including multiple Western Open and U.S. Amateur championships.
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Chicago's Finest Marina
Chicago, IL
Chicago's Finest Marina in Chicago, IL, offers rentals, indoor and outdoor boat storage, and dock rentals. Visitors can also use the picnic area and clean shower facilities. The marina is recognized as a historic site, home to the Underground Railroad, with a marker unveiled to honor its role from 1830 to the Civil War.
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National Cambodian Heritage Museum
Chicago, IL
The National Cambodian Heritage Museum in Chicago pays tribute to over 4,000 years of rich Cambodian heritage, providing a home for culture almost lost during the Vietnam War and civil unrest. It features permanent and temporary exhibits with images, artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can learn about ancient and modern history, the refugee experience, and the Cambodian American community, or take classes in traditional dance, music, and Khmer language.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers interactive, award-winning exhibits that bring science to life. Visitors can immerse themselves in tours, including an underground mine, deep space, and a real WWII submarine. The museum also features films in Chicago's only five-story, domed wraparound movie theater. Some experiences are available for a limited time.
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Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Architecture Center showcases Chicago and ideas from cities worldwide to inspire better living through design. Visitors can explore current exhibitions, including Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, which focuses on design for urban wildlife. The center also provides river cruises.
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Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum is located on the first floor of the Chicago Board of Trade Building. It offers museum exhibits and presentations for visitors. The museum is wheelchair accessible and also provides opportunities to host private events such as team building or celebrations.
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Boat Charters
Knot My Boat Charters
Chicago, IL Area
Specializes in Chicago boat rentals and luxury yacht charters for private parties, events, and captained cruises.
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ASTRO Network Geography

National Hellenic Museum

Robert A. Black Golf Course

Big Mini Putt Club

The Renaissance Society

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Museum of Illusions

Hyde Park Historical Society Museum

Irish American Heritage Center

Norwood Park Historical Society

Ridge Historical Society

Diversey Miniature Golf

Obama Kissing Rock

Laketown Surf

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Heritage Museum of Asian Art

Swedish American Museum

American Writers Museum

Beverly Country Club

Chicago's Finest Marina

National Cambodian Heritage Museum

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago Architecture Center

Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum

Knot My Boat Charters