O'Hare International Airport 25 min
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve (10 min)
Wooded reserve sprawling 750 acres, with a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & riding. Independence Grove Forest Preserve (16 min)
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe. River Trail Nature Center (18 min) Kohl Children's Museum (20 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Six Flags Great America (18 min)
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters. BATMAN The Ride (22 min)
Roller coaster, amusement park, and park Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods (10 min)
Environmentally focused place with trails, a historic house & programs related to nature & art. Par-King Skill Golf (11 min) Skokie Lagoons (18 min)
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. McDonald's Museum (22 min)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Chicago Botanic Garden (18 min)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. Openlands Lakeshore Preserve (16 min) USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center (20 min) Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve (10 min)
Heavily wooded nature preserve offering 6.5 miles of picturesque forest trails leading to river. Heller Nature Center (9 min) | 
