O'Hare International Airport 20 min
Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (10 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (6 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. The Water Works Indoor Water Park (19 min)
Family water park in a community recreation site with slides, rapids, water playground & lap pool. Santa's Village Azoosment & Water Park (20 min)
Christmas-themed attraction with carnival rides & 200+ zoo animals. Open May through October. River Trail Nature Center (21 min) Kohl Children's Museum (27 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (10 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (18 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (7 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. Lynfred Winery (17 min)
Sophisticated winery B&B featuring genteel rooms with fireplaces, plus free private winery tours. Deer Grove Forest Preserve (21 min)
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing. McDonald's Museum (19 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Arlington Heights Park District (11 min)
Golf, park, and tennis Olympic Park (10 min)
72-acre park-district destination with soccer & softball fields plus basketball & skate areas. Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (10 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. | 
