O'Hare International Airport 24 min
Cosley Zoo (21 min)
5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats. Baps Shri Swaminarayan... (22 min)
Temple and architecture The Morton Arboretum (16 min)
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking. Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (13 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. Olympic Park (13 min)
72-acre park-district destination with soccer & softball fields plus basketball & skate areas. Lynfred Winery (9 min)
Sophisticated winery B&B featuring genteel rooms with fireplaces, plus free private winery tours. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (15 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (22 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (19 min)
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (8 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Safari Land (13 min)
62,000-sq.-ft. indoor family amusement center with bowling, an arcade, jumping, go-karts & rides. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (10 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (8 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Cantigny Park (24 min)
500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds plus 2 museums, 4 eateries & a bandshell. McDonald's Museum (28 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. | 
