| on a road lined with shopping plazas and casual eateries, this simple hotel is 2 miles from golf mill shopping center, 3 miles from i-94 and 4 miles from kohl childrens museum. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. informal rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. theres also a gym and a business center. some have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sofabeds. pets are welcome O'Hare International Airport 21 min
Chicago Botanic Garden (19 min) 385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. McDonald's Museum (14 min) Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (22 min) Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (31 min) Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits. Graceland Cemetery (28 min) Scenic burial grounds with many trees & tours of the tombs & headstones of notable figures. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (5 min) Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition. Rivers Casino Des Plaines (18 min) Slots, table games, restaurants & entertainment options that include live music & DJs. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (37 min) Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career. The 606 (26 min) Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers. Skokie Lagoons (15 min) Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. Bahá'í House of Worship (20 min) One of seven Baha'i temples in the world & features a 135-ft. white-stone dome completed in 1953. Wrigley Field (30 min) Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors. Kohl Children's Museum (12 min) Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Lincoln Park Conservatory (31 min) Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure. Garfield Park Conservatory (30 min) 184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more. |