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Oakbrook Mall

Set against a backdrop of pristine fountains and lush floral gardens, the mall boasts more than 160 different specialty stores and restaurants, and provides guests with an outstanding outdoor shopping experience.

Yorktown Center

A premiere destination in DuPage County for retail, dining, and entertainment.

The Tivoli Theatre

Located in downtown Downers Grove, it is one of the best known landmarks in the area, and remains one of the most successful single screen theaters in the entire U.S.! Its beautifully renovated French Renaissance interior (completely repainted in 1996), classic marquee, and state of the art 3D Digital projection and sound systems makes going to The Tivoli Theatre an experience in itself!

AMC DINE-IN Yorktown 18

Experience the difference of AMC amenities. From spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus and premium offerings like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and Prime at AMC, AMC Theatres offers a range of ways to get more out of movies.

Mayslake Peabody Estate

Located in Oak Brook, it is comprised of Mayslake Hall; The Learning Institute; and the Portiuncula Chapel, a replica of the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy. The 39-room Tudor Revival-style Mayslake Hall was the former home of coal baron Francis Stuyvesant Peabody. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently hosts “Restoration in Progress” tours, lecture series, musical performances, educational programs and theatrical performances by First Folio Theatre.

The Morton Arboretum

Whether you seek a quiet walk in the woods or an active family exploration, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of activities, events, tours, and classes for people of all ages and interests. Within an oasis of magnificent trees and beautiful landscapes, come explore 16 miles of hiking trails and nine miles of paved roads.

Lyman Woods Forest Preserve

Contains 138 acres of oak woods, prairie, and marsh habitats that supports over 300 species of native plants. (located directly across from Bastian Voice Institute)

Big Bus Tours

The HOP ON HOP OFF Tour has been the gold standard for an entertaining & informative tour as well as low-cost transportation to shopping, dining & attractions.

Adler Planetarium

Though it’s staffed by world-class researchers at the forefront of their field, the museum’s real draw will always be the virtual-reality trips through time and space in the Sky Theater, which—thanks to a 2011 rehab—features the “highest resolution and quality possible.”

Art Institute of Chicago

You could spend the next four years getting to know this encyclopedic institution, which owns more than 300,000 artworks and artifacts from all over the world and every era from antiquity to the present. Our favorite pieces include the Japanese prints, fragments of local buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.

The Field Museum

Founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, this massive natural history museum still packs ’em in with more than 30 permanent exhibitions. Inside the displays, you can see glowering dinos, marvel at ancient artifacts from a royal Egyptian tomb, or undergo a lesson in cannibalism in the “Pacific Spirits” gallery.

Shedd Aquarium

Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this 75-year-old institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon; rays, turtles and moray eel of the Caribbean; frightening predator sharks and, the most storied of them all, a 100-plus-year-old Australian lungfish believed to be the longest-living fish in any aquarium in the world.

Chicago Cultural Center

Since being converted to the Cultural Center in 1991 (it used to be the Chicago Public Library), this city-block- wide institution now offers free classical concerts. Most of the center’s classical offerings take place in Preston Bradley Hall on the second floor, but the Claudia Cassidy Theater on the Randolph Street side is used for experimental concerts, too.

Chicago History Museum

Not so long ago this vibrant museum was the stodgy ol’ Chicago Historical Society, which let you cull through thousands of archived photographs and curio. Well, that library still exists, but joining it are several permanent and temporary exhibits, the largest of which is “Chicago: Crossroads of America,” a treasure trove of historical objects.

Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. We have welcomed more than 180 million guests in our 90 years, and our ongoing mission has been to inspire the inventive genius in all of them with world-class, permanent exhibits such as the U-505 Submarine, the only German U-boat in the United States.

Grant Park

Spanning 319 acres of lakefront property, Chicago’s “front yard” is filled with notable landmarks like the Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute and Museum Campus. In the summer, Grant Park’s sprawling terrain plays host to festivals like Lollapalooza, Blues Fest and the Taste of Chicago.

Millennium Park

This 24.5-acre park features Frank Gehry’s Pritzker Pavilion and serpentine bridge; sculptor Anish Kapoor’s 110- ton Cloud Gate (a.k.a. “The Bean”); and Jaume Plensa’s Crown Fountain, with its ever-changing array of locals’ faces spewing water very five minutes in the summer months. The Lurie Garden wows with year-round flower displays and monthly garden walks.

Chicago Riverwalk

If you’re looking for breathtaking views of some of Chicago’s most gorgeous architecture, take a stroll along the Riverwalk. A series of public walkways and seating areas offers access to boat tours and water taxis as well as waterfront cafes and restaurants.

360 Chicago

Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 Chicago offers dining, sights and an interactive tour far above the city streets. From 1,000 feet up on the 94th floor, you can see up to 55 miles out and four states—you’ll feel as if you’re along for the ride as you watch airplanes whiz by. A recent addition is the Tilt attraction, which allows visitors to step onto an enclosed platform that extends from the building at a 30-degree angle.

Navy Pier

This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours. Pier Park is home to a 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, plus an old-fashioned swing ride and 18-hole mini-golf course—great for tourists or an afternoon of people-watching.

Water Tower Place

If you’re downtown and looking for a place to go on a shopping spree, this Michigan Avenue mall is just the ticket. Tourists flock to the seven-story complex to take their kids to the American Girl and Lego stores or grab a bite at the upscale food court.

Wendella Boat Tours

For over 80 years, we’ve provided visitors and locals alike with the ultimate Chicago experience. Offering premier Chicago River & Lake Michigan tours and cruises, we blend nostalgia for Chicago’s rich history with modern experiences to provide a fun day on the water, whatever the occasion.

Willis Tower Skydeck

The second-tallest building in the country, this 1973 landmark put the city in an uproar when insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd acquired the Sears Tower naming rights in 2009. Skydeck views from the 103rd floor allow you to see as far as 50 miles out, and its newest feature, the Ledge, allows you to crawl into a glass cube structure suspended 1,353 feet off the ground.

Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory menu features more than 200 menu selections made fresh from scratch each day — using only the highest quality ingredients — which combines to create our remarkable tastes. We will gladly honor requests to modify your order to suit specific health or dietary needs. The Cheesecake Factory is famous for our generous portions which are ideal for sharing or taking home for a second meal – but be sure to save room to enjoy one of 50 legendary cheesecakes and specialty desserts.

Gino’s East

The Gino’s East story began in 1966 when two taxi drivers and a friend, frustrated with rush hour traffic, decided to open a pizzeria just off Michigan Ave. and Superior St. in Chicago. The Original Gino’s East became an instant legend with local Chicagoans, national celebrities and visitors from around the world. Our famous deep-dish pizza tastes the same as it did back then. Each pizza is made by hand and features its own unique look. Each legendary pizza is created with a secret, golden crust, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, and loaded with your choice of fresh ingredients. Once baked to perfection these enormous pies are brought to your table in our well-seasoned pans. If your tastebuds aren’t craving our famous deep dish or thin crust pizzas, Gino’s East offers a delicious alternative. A full menu featuring our homemade appetizers, pastas made with a rich and tasty marinara sauce, Salads filled with an abundance of fresh vegetables and sandwiches to fill any sized appetite. In a city known as the “Pizza Capital of the World”, The Original Gino’s East is still the number one pizza restaurant where customers from near and far return year after year to scribble their names into the wood and stucco walls of our flagship restaurant in downtown Chicago.

Parkers’ Restaurant & Bar

At Parkers’ call it gourmet comfort, we dish up sumptuous cuisine and serve it in an atmosphere that is free of pretension and loaded with ease. Dine with us for lunch or dinner and you’ll find the west side’s most compelling selection of globally inspired cuisine prepared with ingredients derived from fresh American sources. Zagat Rated and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner, Parkers’ is a full service, restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner, and private functions. Parkers’ is housed in a transformed New England-style freestanding building on Highland Avenue at 31st, just south of I 88 in Downers Grove, a western suburb of Chicago. The ambiance reflects a relaxed, sophistication emphasizing a mosaic tiled, open kitchen adjacent to a comfortable, 150-seat dining room. The cozy, 50-seat bar and cocktail lounge area features a dramatic wood vaulted ceiling and live piano entertainment, in the evening.

Portillo’s

Welcome to Portillo’s Hot Dogs, Inc., started in 1963 by Dick Portillo in a small trailer and soon will be operating in 45 locations. His dedication to serving “the best food” and “the best service” available will make it worth your visit. Requests for his “type” of food and “service” are received daily at the corporate office from many of the 50 states (including Alaska) and many foreign countries. So, come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more at any of our locations. Bring the kids and ENJOY!

The Signature Room

Located atop the John Hancock Center, The Signature Room at the 95th® offers diners exquisite food, superb service, and a dazzling skyline view. The elegant wood designs and art deco interior create an inviting and intimate atmosphere, while the floor-to-ceiling windows exhibit the stunning Chicago skyline and 360° degree views of the entire city. Enjoy our Signature Lunch Buffet Monday through Saturday in addition to our à la carte lunch menu. Dinner is served nightly and features the finest seafood, steaks and chops in the city. And on Sunday, our lavish brunch buffet offers over 60 items, including made-to-order omelets, carving station and a seafood raw bar. Dine with us during lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch and experience why we are “the restaurant Chicago looks up to!”