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Field Museum of Natural History
Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Burnham
Illinois, United States · North America
About Burnham
Burnham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Dolton, 27km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.
Burnham is in Illinois, United States, with about 4,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dolton, about 4 km away.
Burnham is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,046 at the 2020 census. Burnham has a Chicago ZIP code (60633) and was named for Telford Burnham, who drew its plat.
There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. TorrenceRead more
Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.
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What is there to see near Burnham?
Within an hour or so of Burnham: Field Museum of Natural History (26 km), Shedd Aquarium (26 km), Willis Tower (Sears Tower) (27 km), Route 66 - Chicago Start (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Burnham?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Chicago Start.
Where is Burnham?
Burnham is in Illinois, United States, about 4 km from Dolton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,210
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.6389, -87.5567
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Worth the detour from Burnham
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Shedd Aquarium
Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.
27 km · about 30 min drive
historic highway
Route 66 - Chicago Start
The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Art Institute of Chicago
One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Lou Mitchell's
Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Burnham
- 27 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.
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