Best Historical landmarks in Elgin, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places: Historical landmarks in Elgin

Discover the best places in Elgin, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 237 places from Historical landmark category.

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St. John Cantius Catholic Church

Catholic church

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

4.90 (808 reviews) (~54.19 km from centre)

Cantigny

Park

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

4.80 (4.9K reviews) (~22.79 km from centre)

Little Sable Point Lighthouse

Historical landmark

1874 lighthouse on Lake Michigan offering views of the surrounding forests & dunes.

4.80 (1.8K reviews) (~228.84 km from centre)

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Maritime museum

Restored World War II submarine, a 19th-century shipbuilding town & boat rides on the river.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~234.14 km from centre)

Notre Dame- Mary Atop the Golden Dome

Historical landmark

A statue of Mary stands upon this golden dome added in 1882 to the Main Building at Notre Dame.

4.90 (508 reviews) (~173.1 km from centre)

The Grove

Nature preserve

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

4.80 (1K reviews) (~34.91 km from centre)

Museum Campus

Museum

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

4.70 (25.7K reviews) (~58.07 km from centre)

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain

Fountain

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

4.70 (14.8K reviews) (~57.62 km from centre)

Vrooman Mansion

Bed & breakfast

Elegant B&B with antiques-filled rooms & suites in an 1869 mansion offering a library & a garden.

4.90 (405 reviews) (~183.32 km from centre)

The Chicago Theatre

Concert hall

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

4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~56.61 km from centre)

Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

Winery

Hillside vineyard producing wine, whiskey, gin & absinthe, offering tours, tastings & a bistro.

4.80 (758 reviews) (~181.59 km from centre)

Little Popcorn Store

Popcorn store

👍👍 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...

4.90 (384 reviews) (~23.95 km from centre)