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Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Bookshop on site.

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Historic Pleasant Home

Explore the opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prarie School architect, Geroge H. Maher. Located on the second floor of Pleasant Home, the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest Museum includes a period bedroom, children'

Oak Park, IL Historic Homes

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 of art deco style. When Classic Cinemas took over the Lake in 1981

Oak Park, IL Historic Theatres

"Heart of Oak Park" Walking Tour

Using state of the art equipment, this self-guided tour will take you through one of the most architecturally renowned areas in America. See the evolution of architecture from the early Victorian period to the Art Deco period of the 1930'

Oak Park, IL Historic Districts

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

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

Oak Park, IL Famous Homes


Things to do near Oak Park, IL

Rotary International Headquarters

A lobby museum features a re-creation of the first Rotary Club meeting place and other historic objects in the fight against ...

BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir is a masterpie...

Lake Park Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Arlington Heights Historical Museum

Arlington Heights Historical Museum exhibits local history on the site of the Muller Soda Pop Factory....

Silver Lake Country Club -South

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...