Local Entertainment and Things to Do

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More Area Attractions

Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment Center Located in Gurnee Mills Mall near Six Flags Great America! An NHL regulation size ice skating rink, 180 video, interactive, and redemption games, Lazer Tag Arena, and restaurant that serves the best homemade pizza around! Whether simply visiting us on your own, or coming as a group or Birthday Party, it will be a memorable day! Chicago Botanic Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden features 23 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden is a place of ever-changing beauty. Odyssey Fun World Odyssey Fun World features outdoor and indoor activities including two 18 hole Adventure Golf courses, a KIDZ Adventure Park, bumper boats, Hydro Racer Speed boats, baseball and softball batting stations, two wild go kart tracks, a four-level children's interactive play land and over 250 ""state-of-the-art"" video games, LaserTrek, VR2002 Roller Coaster, Super Kiddie Rides and lots more. Dinorex Dinorex is a themed family amusement park featuring bumper cars, rexo coaster, a primitive train and much more. Fun World - Naperville Phase II of Odyssey Fun World features a 36 hole Adventure golf course, Go-Kart Track, a Bumper Boat Lagoon, and a Kidz Adventure Park with several exciting rides and attractions primarily for children 10 and under. Indoor activities include four-level children's interactive play land and over 200 ""state-of-the-art"" video games, LaserTrek, VR2002 Roller Coaster, Super Kiddie Rides and more. Ladd Arboretum Evanston Park District's 23-acre arboretum includes a prairie park, bird sanctuary, ecology center, nature programs and summer camp Challenge Park Xtreme Challenge Park Xtreme is an extreme sports theme park where visitors can enjoy paintball, BMX, mountain biking, skateboarding and more. Kohl Children's Museum Children ages 1-8 can touch and explore exhibits in addition to participating in planned daily activities. The exhibits encourage the building of strong social skills by creating situations which require children to help each other and work as a team. Ernest Hemingway Museum & Birthplace The Ernest Hemingway Museum & Birthplace focuses on the life and work of Ernest Hemingway with emphasis on his Oak Park origins and his impact on world literature. Morton Arboretum Beautiful gardens and landscapes are found throughout the Arboretum's 1,700 acres. More than 41,000 plants, representing 3,300 different types of plants from around the world, provide research scientists, horticulturists, arborists, teachers, students, and homeowners with a wealth of information. Arlington Park Arlington Park features thorough-bred racing, festivals, concerts, expos and more. Brookfield Zoo Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago and is considered one of Illinois' top attractions.

DuPage Children's Museum The mission of the DuPage Children's Museum is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving among young children. Children's familiar experiences are expanded through self-directed, interactive exhibits and programs focusing on the integration of the arts and sciences. It is a safe and inviting environment where both children and adults learn and play together. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, the new exciting Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is designed to bring a full spectrum of artistic performances to a beautiful, new and intimate setting. The Centre offers a wide variety of top quality entertainment; drama, musicals, dance, children's theater and symphonic performances. Public Museum Offering exhibits and educational programs in natural history and anthropology for families, school groups, scouts, clubs, organizations, home schoolers, and anyone who wants to have fun while learning! Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America has not one, not two, but 11 world class coasters! With over 40 amazing rides, plus spectacular shows and attractions, it is no wonder why Six Flags Great America is the Midwest's premier theme park. Allstate Arena The Arena hosts more than 150 events annually, attracting an average of 1.5 million audience members to witness some of the world's top musical performers, exciting sporting events and fun-for-everyone family entertainment. Argonne National Laboratory The Argonne Information Center offers an excellent introduction to Argonne. Located at the Illinois site's main gate, it is filled with interactive exhibits about Argonne's research programs and history. Funway Entertainment Center The Fox Valley's largest indoor and outdoor family entertainment center. This 5 1/2 acre park offers many options and fun for guests of all ages. Attractions include rollerskating rink, video arcade, bumper cars, gokarts, bumper boats, batting cages, minigolf and more. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory This acclaimed center for high-energy physics research possesses the highest energy particle accelerator in the world. The laboratory grounds offer an ample supply of open country for various recreational activities. Mitchell Museum of the American Indian The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is the only museum in the Chicago-area that focuses exclusively on the history, culture and arts of North American native peoples. The Museum's collections range from the Paleo-Indian period through the present days. Scitech Hands On Museum The Scitech Hands On Museum offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy. Volo Auto Museum The 30-acre theme park is known worldwide for its multi-million dollar collection of nearly 300 antique and famous cars, which it displays year round in five climate-controlled showrooms. The museum is the proud home of one of the largest collections of legendary vehicles from America's favorite films and television shows.

 

Maureen McBreen & Eileen Warner
Baird & Warner Palatine
819 N. Quentin Rd. at NW Hwy.
Palatine, IL 60067
Maureen: 847.975.9829
Eileen: 847.636.9111

Email: Maureen.McBreen@BairdWarner.com
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