| ranging from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom suites, the laid-back quarters offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, as well as kitchens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities include a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool and a convenience shop, plus meeting space and a patio with a bbq grill. this unpretentious, all-suite extended-stay hotel is a mile from the illinois holocaust museum & education center, 5 miles from skokie northshore sculpture park and 7 miles from the leaning tower of niles. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include a breakfast buffet, parking, and regular evening socials with snacks and drinks
O'Hare International Airport 26 min
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (35 min)
Home & studio of the famed Prairie-style architect, with guided tours focused on his early career. Skokie Lagoons (10 min)
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking. Chicago Botanic Garden (14 min)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings. Bahá'í House of Worship (13 min)
One of seven Baha'i temples in the world & features a 135-ft. white-stone dome completed in 1953. Lincoln Park Conservatory (28 min)
Thousands of plants, from tropical species to seasonal flowers, in a glass-domed structure. North Avenue Beach (27 min)
Popular lakeside sands with stores, informal dining, a parking lot & a beach house with city views. The 606 (23 min)
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (28 min)
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits. Lincoln Park Zoo (27 min)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. Gillson Park (15 min)
Expansive reserve with beach access, swimming, sailing, picnicking, fitness trails, dog area & more. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (19 min)
Powerful museum dedicated to the Holocaust & its survivors, with an interactive youth exhibition. Lincoln Park (31 min)
Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds. Wrigley Field (27 min)
Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors. Kohl Children's Museum (14 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8. Chicago History Museum (26 min)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more. | 
