O'Hare International Airport 1 hr
Aurora Regional Fire Museum (21 min) Artifacts, engines, memorabilia & interactive displays in an 1894 Victorian fire station. Hollywood Casino Aurora (21 min) Floating gambling venue with table games, slots & poker plus live music & various dining options. Little White School Museum (10 min) Quaint 1850 former church & school, now hosting historic local artifacts & special events. Blackberry Farm (19 min) Recreation area with museums depicting rural life plus a carousel, paddle boats & concessions. Phillips Park Zoo Info Line (22 min) Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas. Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center (21 min) Water park and park Marge Cline Whitewater Course (5 min) River and rafting Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area (15 min) 1,350 natural acres for fishing, boating, hiking & hunting plus camping, picnicking & winter sports. Phillips Park Zoo (22 min) Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds. Hudson Crossing Park (10 min) Green space on the Fox River with sheltered BBQ/picnic areas, a playground, a sandbox & sculptures. Saw Wee Kee Park (8 min) Wildlife park with water activities, plus multi-use trails for BMX biking, horseback riding & more. RiverEdge Park (22 min) Year-round 8,500-seat concert venue with river walk, bike path, pier & naturalistic landscaping. Raging Waves Waterpark (13 min) Weather-permitting fun with slides & a wave pool, plus a lazy river, stage & snacks. Farnsworth House (12 min) Modern architectural landmark home built by Mies van der Rohe in 1951 on a 62-acre site. Sugar Grove Family Fun Center (15 min) Outdoor amusement center featuring 2 go-kart tracks, miniature golf, bumper boats & a game room. |