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

Best places: Historical landmarks in Rolling Meadows

Discover the best places in Rolling Meadows, 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 98 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) (~36.3 km from centre)

Cantigny

Park

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

4.80 (4.9K reviews) (~28.26 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) (~12.4 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) (~40.67 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) (~39.98 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) (~38.78 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) (~25.58 km from centre)

Thalia Hall

Live music venue

This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~38.71 km from centre)

Yerkes Observatory

Observatory

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

4.80 (588 reviews) (~70.11 km from centre)

Blackberry Farm

Children's farm

Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~47.29 km from centre)

Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 The lighthouse was pretty. The waves crashing against the base of where the lighthouse stands makes for a fun exciting experience because you never know if a wave is going to crash hard enough and high enough to splash you up top. My kids got a kick out of it and I even screamed a little when one go...

4.80 (490 reviews) (~99.34 km from centre)