9 miles from midway international airport, this stalwart, family-run motel on a busy street in oak lawn has been in operation since 1954 and is 15 miles from downtown chicago. upgraded rooms offer kitchenettes with microwaves and minifridges. amenities consist of a complimentary continental breakfast with a waffle station and free parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the modern rooms come equipped with fee wifi and 32-inch flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels. situated 4 O'Hare International Airport 40 min
Museum Campus (31 min) 57-acre grounds housing the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum plus eats & lake beach. Grant Park (30 min) 319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. Burnham Park (35 min) 36.5-acre green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields. Buckingham Fountain (32 min) Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. Adler Planetarium (33 min) Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus. Field Museum (31 min) State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. National Museum of Mexican Art (31 min) Some 5,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more highlight this art musueum, with free entry. Skydeck Chicago (36 min) 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Shedd Aquarium (32 min) State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. Oriental Institute Museum (32 min) Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (35 min) Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits. Jackson Park (33 min) 540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities. Frederick C. Robie House (34 min) Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week. Brookfield Zoo (27 min) Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park. DuSable Museum of African American History (29 min) Museum housing exhibits & artifacts that highlight African-American history, culture & art. |