adjacent to deerbrook mall in a retail area off i-94, this relaxed budget hotel is 4 miles from both chicago botanic garden and the ravinia festival outdoor music festival site. upgraded rooms add minifridges, microwaves and/or coffeemakers. in addition to complimentary parking, amenities include a business center and a coin-operated laundry. kids 17 and under stay at no cost with an adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. basic rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv and work desks. pets are accepted O'Hare International Airport 27 min
Chicago Botanic Garden (11 min) 385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (28 min) Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (27 min) Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Leaning Tower of Niles (21 min) Built in 1934 by a local businessman, this half-sized tower replicates the Leaning Tower of Pisa. McDonald's Museum (23 min) Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Skokie Lagoons (10 min) Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. Rosewood Beach (13 min) Heller Nature Center (13 min) River Trail Nature Center (17 min) Bahá'í House of Worship (21 min) One of seven Baha'i temples in the world & features a 135-ft. white-stone dome completed in 1953. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (14 min) Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition. USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center (24 min) Glencoe Beach (13 min) This North Shore beach operates seasonally & offers boat/chair rentals, concessions & picnic areas. Gillson Park (23 min) Expansive reserve with beach access, swimming, sailing, picnicking, fitness trails, dog area & more. Kohl Children's Museum (13 min) Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. |