O'Hare International Airport 24 min
Unity Temple (17 min) Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this Unitarian Universalist church was built between 1905 & 1908. Graue Mill & Museum (9 min) Historic Salt Creek waterwheel gristmill & Underground Railroad stop with tours & a shop. Naper Settlement (26 min) 12-acre pioneer reenactment village & indoor/outdoor museum with many artifacts & outbuildings. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (18 min) Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. The Morton Arboretum (15 min) Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (18 min) Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career. Safari Land (13 min) 62,000-sq.-ft. indoor family amusement center with bowling, an arcade, jumping, go-karts & rides. Cosley Zoo (26 min) 5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats. Brookfield Zoo (15 min) Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (21 min) Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Cantigny Park (26 min) 500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds plus 2 museums, 4 eateries & a bandshell. Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center (9 min) Forest and nature Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (18 min) Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley. Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (17 min) Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking. DuPage Children's Museum (23 min) Play & education center for young children, with numerous fun & experimental activities plus a cafe. |