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A well-lit hallway with a wooden dresser, a table with chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a red coffee machine.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, and a built-in fireplace.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a matching ottoman, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a wooden chair with a book.

1. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

3.2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Monica

₩342,461

₩380,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden chairs, a bar counter, and two televisions mounted on the wall.

A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

A lobby with two green armchairs, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

2. Carleton of Oak Park

2.1 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Brad

₩162,394

₩180,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a large screen wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large windows with a city view.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying cereal and fruit options, a coffee machine, and a view of the city through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and two yellow armchairs.

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

1.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Heather

₩221,567

₩245,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a wooden countertop.

4. Classic Forest Park Foursquare < 1 Mi to Blue Line

2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

₩321,074

₩629,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bathroom with a glass-tiled wall, a sink, and a shower area.

A building with a large window, a bench, and a sign that reads "RAY'S BUCKTOWN BED & BREAKFAST".

A cozy interior with a wooden staircase, a seating area with chairs and a table, and shelves with various items.

A room with wooden flooring, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, two chairs, and a table with various objects.

5. Ray's Bucktown B&B

12.2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Lora

₩252,175

₩284,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding door leading to a shower area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying pastries and coffee, a coffee machine, and a golden clock.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Bobby

₩245,847

₩292,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, and a coffee station.

A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display case with beverages.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern indoor space with a market area, seating, and a counter.

7. avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

13.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Christy

₩168,497

₩192,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar.

An outdoor terrace with a fire feature, seating, and a city view.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and elevators.

A group of people seated at a table with drinks and a salad, in a modern indoor setting with large windows and a bar area.

8. Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park

13.3 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Tyler

₩213,607

₩250,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring tall columns, ornate detailing, and a prominent entrance with a marquee.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, modern seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A spacious living area with a pool table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows.

9. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

12.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Andrea

₩303,826

₩361,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table with a lamp.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a bar with stools.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a staircase to an upper level.

10. Staybridge Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont by IHG

12.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Curtis

₩225,548

₩261,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp post.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fire feature.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a pink armchair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a floor lamp.

11. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.7 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

melissa

₩246,975

₩281,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A breakfast setting with a plate of toast, a bowl of fruit, a cup of coffee, and a newspaper on a table by a window with a city view.

A bar area with a circular bar, stools, and a well-stocked shelf of bottles.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A building facade with a dark entrance, two wall-mounted lights, and a sign reading "The Robey Chicago".

12. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Patricia

₩274,637

₩355,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large wall-mounted TV.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with a central fountain, surrounded by lounge chairs and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport

12.4 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Craig

₩162,102

₩184,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and water bottles on a white countertop.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG

13.5 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Dolores

₩161,864

₩182,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the lobby leading to the business center.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "The Westin."

A modern interior with a blue sofa, wooden walls, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

15. The Westin O'Hare

11 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Anne

₩261,370

₩297,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with wooden bar counter, metal chairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and decorative items.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area.

A restaurant with round tables and wicker chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a menu display.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

14 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Megan

₩161,386

₩183,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A brick building with a sign for The Wicker Park Inn, including a phone number and website.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, a floral wall tapestry, and a small table with chairs.

A dark blue door with a small window above it, flanked by two potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white subway tiles, a stainless steel range hood, and a double oven. There are three yellow stools at the island.

17. Wicker Park Inn

12.8 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Mary

₩350,793

₩411,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A staircase with black railings and a marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and large windows.

18. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

12.9 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Elis

₩271,534

₩322,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a glass facade and a curved structure.

A reception area with a marble wall, multiple reception counters, and a modern design.

A conference room with a long table, purple chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with another person in the background.

19. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

10.2 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Christian

₩213,143

₩242,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with a neon sign, seating arrangements, and a wine cooler.

A modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a bench.

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

10 km from Trailside Museum of Natural History

Jelena

₩219,710

₩250,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Top Trailside Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn O'Hare Airport

8/10 Good

"We used the free airport shuttle at 3.30 am which was very convenient. The free hot coffee in the lobby was much appreciated."

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport

8/10 Good

"Dated, but friendly staff and clean. Comfy bed."

MainStay Suites Chicago Hillside

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Very clean! I was shocked!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - O'Hare Arpt Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff were very helpful and nice. Breakfast was real good. Room was very clean. Parking was good too. Highly recommend."

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare/SE

10/10 Excellent

"Neat and clean Reception staffs are unique, helpful but only for 5 min late we can't take breakfast except coffee"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds!"

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A river flowing through a lush green field with a wooden bridge and tall grasses.

Sunset Bridge Meadow

5.6/10 (9 reviews)

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A stone plaque with the name 'FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECT' engraved on it.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

9.4/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Oak Park when you take a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's

You can find out about the history of Maywood with a visit to Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's. Discover the area's festivals and shops.

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Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Labyrinth during your stay in River Forest. Discover the area's countryside and shops.

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Tre Sorelle Ristorante

Tre Sorelle Ristorante is just one of the places to see in Oak Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Roberts Westside

After visiting Roberts Westside, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Forest Park. Wander the forest or discover the area's sunrises.

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Downtown Oak Park

Downtown Oak Park is just one of the places to see in Oak Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Oak Park Visitors Center

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Oak Park Visitors Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oak Park. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Trailside Museum of Natural History is located in River Forest. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Carleton of Oak Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Trailside Museum of Natural History. Other good options within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG and Harvey House Bed & Breakfast.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Trailside Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Trailside Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Trailside Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Trailside Museum of Natural History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Trailside Museum of Natural History?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ernest Hemingway Museum and House, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, or Pleasant Home. Learn about local history at Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and Unity Temple. You can enjoy live performances at Madison Street Theatre and Distro Music Hall.

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Our top choices for Trailside Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Harvey House Bed & Breakfast

2. Carleton of Oak Park

3. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

4. Classic Forest Park Foursquare < 1 Mi to Blue Line

5. Ray's Bucktown B&B

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC

7. avid hotel Chicago O’Hare – Des Plaines by IHG

8. Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park

9. Hyatt House Chicago Medical/University District

10. Staybridge Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont by IHG

11. The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. The Robey, Chicago, a Member of Design Hotels

13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North Shore - Niles by IHG

15. The Westin O'Hare

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

17. Wicker Park Inn

18. Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District

19. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

Top Trailside Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn O'Hare Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport

MainStay Suites Chicago Hillside

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - O'Hare Arpt Area by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago/Rosemont/O'Hare/SE

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Chicago West Oak Park by IHG

Other attractions near Trailside Museum of Natural History

Sunset Bridge Meadow

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Underground Railroad Memorial at McDonald's

Labyrinth

Tre Sorelle Ristorante

Roberts Westside

Downtown Oak Park

Oak Park Visitors Center

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