Attractions/Things to Do in Chicago Area

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From sports stadiums to shopping centers to zoos to museums, there are so many amazing attractions to choose from in the Chicago Area.

Listed below are some of our favorite touristy things to do in Illinois.




Oakbrook Center. Just two miles from the Oakbrook Inn, the Oakbrook Center is one of the most prestigious outdoor shopping destinations in the Chicago area, voted first by Illinois shoppers. With six major department stores and over 160 upscale shops and restaurants set amidst lush gardens and flowing fountains, it’s a spectacular outdoor shopping experience. Visit http://www.oakbrookcenter.com

Drury Lane Theatre. Located in Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, only two miles from the Best Western Oakbrook Inn, the Theatre is famous for its Dinner / Theatre Package. Enjoy Broadway musicals, mystery comedies  and popular entertainers. Visit http://www.drurylaneoakbrook.com  [Top]


Yorktown Center. Five miles from the Oakbrook Inn, this mall is a fantastic place to eat, shop  and play. Movie watchers will appreciate the 17 theaters in AMC Yorktown 17. Kids love the Treehouse Adventure play area and the Yorktown Express Train. Visit http://www.yorktowncenter.com

Brookfield Zoo. Brookfield Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, just eight miles from the Oakbrook Inn. Strollers, Wagons  and  Electronic convenience vehicles (ECVs) can be rented  and  Special resources are available for people with disabilities. The animals are waiting, so come visit today! Visit http://www.brookfieldzoo.org  [Top]



Morton Arboretum. Explore 1,700 acres of beautiful gardens, world-renowned plant collections  and rare and unique natural areas. Not to be missed are the Children’s Garden and the Maze Garden. Visit http://www.mortonarb.org

Museum of Science and Industry. Home of the Omnimax theater, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is just 18 miles from your Oakbrook Inn guestroom. America's first center for "industrial enlightenment" the museum is a vehicle for public science education where visitors interact with the exhibits. Visit http://www.msichicago.org  [Top]


Shedd Aquarium. Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium! Go eye-to-eye with a shark or follow a sea turtle as she soars through the water. Shedd is located on Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus. Visit www.sheddaquarium.org

United Center. The United Center, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls, Is the largest arena in the United States. Over 200 events a year are hosted here, including Disney On Ice and the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Visit http://www.unitedcenter.com  [Top]


Soldier Field. Come out and root for the Chicago Bears football team. Built in the 1920’s, Soldier Field is a monument to the times and to the “Golden Age of Sports.” Visit http://www.soldierfield.net

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. The perfect place to visit with kids, Adler is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From scale models of the Solar System to interactive adventures, these exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. Check out the two full-size planetarium theaters. Visit http://www.adlerplanetarium.org  [Top]


Lincoln Park Zoo. This zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located within a verdant park  just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural oasis for generations of animal lovers. And admission is free! Visit http://www.lpzoo.com

The Art Institute of Chicago. Founded in 1879 as a museum and school, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the most important art museums in the country. Come see a collection that spans 5,000 of human expression. http://www.artic.edu/aic/index.php  [Top]

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