O'Hare International Airport 16 min
Lynfred Winery (19 min)
Sophisticated winery B&B featuring genteel rooms with fireplaces, plus free private winery tours. Olympic Park (13 min)
72-acre park-district destination with soccer & softball fields plus basketball & skate areas. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (11 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Rainbow Falls Waterpark (10 min)
Swim-season attraction with a tropical theme & numerous pools & rides including a huge 4-way slide. Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (13 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. Skokie Lagoons (34 min)
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (10 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. McDonald's Museum (16 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (17 min)
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley. River Trail Nature Center (23 min) Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (4 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Kohl Children's Museum (26 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. Arlington Heights Park District (10 min)
Golf, park, and tennis Rivers Casino Des Plaines (15 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. | 
