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While in the area, you may want to take in some local entertainment. There is a lot to do in Chicago and the southwestern suburbs. This list is just a small portion of all the activities we've enjoyed or are interested in. If you have a specific activity or attraction in mind that you don't see here, let us know and we'll be more than happy to find you more information.
Attractions in our local area
Drury Lane Theatre
The place of our reception is also a premiere theatre in Chicago!
Showing in October is "Meet Me in St. Louis"
Shows are usually 8:30 with a Sunday matinee at 2:00
Ticket prices are around $30, but there are 'dinner and show' packages
Naper Settlement
A 19th century village, featuring "Ironworks and Blacksmithing Art Show" in the fall
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7, Youth (4-17) $5.50
Morton Arboretum
1,700 acres of beautiful gardens, world-renowned plant collections, and rare and unique natural areas
Open: 7 a.m. year-round and will close at 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier
Admission: $7 Adults (18-64), $5 Seniors (65+), Children $4 (3-17), and Children 2 and under are free
Brookfield Zoo
216 acres includes a children's zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative family play zoo
Open every day 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults (12-64) $10.00, Children (3-11) $6.00, Seniors (65+) $6.00, Children 2 and Under Free
Free Tuesdays and Thursdays in October
Local Entertainment
Dave & Busters
Enchanted Castle
IMAX Theater
Brunswick Zone
Local Shopping
Yorktown Shopping Center: indoor mall where Sarah's Claires is located
Oakbrook Center: upscale outdoor shopping mall
The Promenade: IKEA, Macy's, Bass Pro Shops
Attractions in downtown Chicago
Sears Tower
The tallest building in the western world. Observation deck on the 103rd floor!
Open every day 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission: Adult (12-64) $ 11.95, Senior (65+) $ 9.95, Youth (3-11) $ 8.50, Children Under 3 free
Field Museum
Exhibits of biology, ancient cultural artifacts and geology.
Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Last admission at 4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $12.00, Children (ages 4-11) $7.00, Students (With ID) $7.00, Seniors (age 65+) $7.00
Art Institute of Chicago
One of the great art museums of the world, the Art Institute presents a collection spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression.
Open: Monday–Wednesday 10:30–5:00, Thursday 10:30–8:00 (Free 5:00-8:00), Friday 10:30-5:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:00–5:00
Admission: Adults $12, Students and Seniors (65 and up) $7, Children under 12 are free.
Shedd Aquarium
Largest indoor aquarium in the world, with more than 8000 aquatic animals.
Open: Weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m, Weekends and holidays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8, Senior Citizens (65+) and Children (ages 3-11) $6, with additional cost for special exhibits
Adler Planetarium
A premier public resource for learning about astronomy discoveries & the history of our evolving universe.
Open: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Admission: Adults 7$, Seniors (65+) 6$, Children (4-17) 5$, with additional cost for special exhibits
Museum of Science and Industry
Take a virtual tour of the U-505 submarine, visit the fairy castle, discover a robot production line, explore the Pioneer Zephyr, and more!
Open: Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Adult $11, Child (3-11) $7, Senior (65+) $9.50
Navy Pier
Family attraction features entertainment, shopping, dining, cruises, and events
Open daily
Admission varies by activity
Or there are many other things to do like sporting events, opera houses, symphony, Broadway theater, etc...
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