| this modern hotel is an 18-minute drive from chicago o'hare international airport and 8. there's also free parking and a complimentary airport shuttle. there's also free wifi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms, plus kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. the straightforward rooms come with desks and flat-screen tvs, plus en suite bathrooms and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an on-site bar and bistro offering american dishes (kids 12 and under eat free), plus an indoor pool and fitness center. suites add separate living spaces with pull-out sofas, minifridges and whirlpool tubs. 2 miles from arlington racecourse
O'Hare International Airport 22 min
Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park (21 min)
Seasonal kids' attraction with rides plus a playground, pirate ship, mini train & casual eats. Arlington Heights Park District (8 min)
Golf, park, and tennis Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm (22 min)
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume. Kohl Children's Museum (16 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. River Trail Nature Center (11 min) LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (19 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. McDonald's Museum (9 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (17 min)
Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (15 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (21 min)
Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition. Deer Grove Forest Preserve (24 min)
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (21 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (22 min)
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley. Chicago Botanic Garden (29 min)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. Skokie Lagoons (26 min)
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. | 
