Brookfield Zoo

There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.

CITY: Brookfield

Ferrara Pan Candy Company

Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!

CITY: Forest Park

Riverside Walking Tours

Take a walk through Riverside's history by spending the afternoon with the Frederick Law Olmsted Society, your guide to learning more about the village's unique community and landscape design. Riverside was designed in 1869 by famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.

CITY: Riverside

EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

EagleRider is the largest motorcycle rental and tour company in the world. Rent a Harley Davidson for a day or a week and experience the open road!

CITY: Countryside

North Riverside Park Mall

Over 130 fabulous stores featuring the latest fashions and trends, including Carson's, JC Penney, Sears and Forever 21. A new Classic Cinemas opened in 2008 showing great movies. Conveniently located on Cermak Rd., west of Harlem Ave.

CITY: Riverside

Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera

An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.

CITY: Forest Park

Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development

The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development is dedicated to the continued growth and revitalization of Forest Park's business districts as well as the enhancement of quality of life for both businesses and residents. Investment in the Chamber partners you with a comprehensive group of business owners and residents throughout the community who want to be involved, stay informed and work together towards making Forest Park an even better place to live, work, shop, dine and play. We invite you to join us!

CITY: Forest Park

Adventures in Babysitting - FitzGerald's

A suburban babysitter is forced to take the kids along with her to Chicago when her friend is stranded in a seedy bus station. Chicago filming sites include the city's L trains and FitzGerald's nightclub in suburban Berwyn, known for hosting some of the best bands on the local music scene.

CITY: Berwyn

Briolette Beads & More

Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!

CITY: Forest Park

Riddles Comedy Club - Berwyn

Located at 6910 Windsor Ave in Berwyn, we are just 20 minutes from the Chicago loop. Lots of free parking, a full service bar offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,and friendly staff all add up to a great night out!

CITY: Berwyn

16th Street Theater

Berwyn's professional equity theater under the umbrella of the Berwyn Cultural Center, a North Berwyn Park District managed facility.

CITY: Berwyn

West Town Museum of Cultural History

The West Town Museum of Cultural History has been the repository for black history in Maywood since 1857. The museum features a pictorial exhibit on the Underground Railroad.

CITY: Maywood

Flavour Cooking School

Flavour Cooking School is a unique and fabulous place to learn culinary techniques through a wide variety of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes. Visit our retail store, which showcases a wide variety of professional cookware, utensils and gourmet ingredients. Available for private events.

CITY: Forest Park

HouseRed

We at HouseRed are committed to providing our customers with an educational, enjoyable and cultural experience. Peruse our unique, hand-picked selection of wines from around the globe, ask us about hosting your next party or special event, take a class in the SchoolHouseRed series, attend an educational and fun wine tasting, come listen to live music -- the possibilities are endless!

CITY: Forest Park

Civic Center Authority Visitor Center

The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

CITY: Bedford Park

Baubo's Garden

Fine lingerie, sleepwear, foundations, bridal undergarments, accessories and more for the sophisticated woman. In Forest Park.

CITY: Forest Park

Countryside Park

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CITY: Countryside

William Tell Restaurant

Steaks, chops and fish. Fine vintage wine. Live entertainment in lounge. Banquet capacity up to 500.

CITY: Countryside

Best Western Chicago Hillside

248-room full-service hotel conveniently located between O'Hare and downtown. Outdoor pool, fitness center, 24-hour restaurant, lounge, room service, fax and copy service. 14,000 sq.ft. of meeting/banquet space

CITY: Hillside

Best Western Plus Chicago Hillside

238-room full-service hotel conveniently located between O'Hare and downtown. Outdoor pool, fitness center, 24-hour restaurant, lounge, room service, fax and copy service. 14,000 sq.ft. of meeting/banquet space.

CITY: Hillside

Forest View Lounge

This neighborhood lesbian bar, with a relaxing North Woods tavern vibe, is a great place to catch the latest game, play pool or enjoy the outdoor beer garden. The grill menu includes the popular Large Marge Volcano Burger, oozing with cheese.

CITY: Forest View

Hinsdale Parks & Recreation Department

DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - Over 600 programs are offered by the Hinsdale Parks & Rec Dept. annually. The year round activities are designed to meet the leisure interests of residents and visitors. Community special events and outdoor summer concerts are also organized annually.

CITY: Hinsdale

Famous Liquors

Serving the Oak Park-River Forest area for over 65 years! Famous Liquors, Wine Discount Center, and Famous Coffee Shop all under one roof!

CITY: Forest Park

Accents by Fred

A unique shop offering handcrafted jewelry, handmade glass beads, purses and objects of art. We do custom and repair work. Precious metal, clay, jewelry-making classes and glass bead-making (lampwork) classes are available. Visit us.

CITY: Forest Park

Chicago Portage National Historic Site

One of only three National Historic Sites in Illinois, the Chicago Portage site is a major remnant of the discovery and settlement of Chicago.

CITY: Lyons

Hampton Inn - Westchester

Newly Renovated!! Special discounts for groups, corporate, seniors and motorcoach tour packages. Features Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet daily. Two meeting rooms, exercise room. Restaurants within walking distance. Free weekday shuttle to nearby offices, malls, entertainment. Located only 15 miles from Chicago, 6 miles from Oak Park. Only 15 miles to O'Hare and Midway Airports. Competitive weekend rates.

CITY: Westchester

Shanahan's Cajun Creole

Since 1976 Shanahan's, has been known for the best in Creole Cajun Cuisine. Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Seafood Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp Creole are just a few of our Louisiana influenced entrees. Festival weekends are held monthly with the appetizer / entrée specials such as Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish, Crab and Garlic. Shanahan's also offers a tempting variety of Homemade Soups, Salads Po boys as well as Daily Specials for Lunch and Dinner. Try our Homemade Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie and Louisiana Bread Pudding. For Beverages we are known for our extensive Draught Beers (especially our Guinness) and our World Famous Hurricanes. Enjoy!

CITY: Forest Park

La Espanola Tapas

Take a trip to Spain and indulge in the authentic tapas and a glass of sangria at this LGBT-friendly spot that features Gay Night on Fridays, with the occasional drag show.

CITY: Berwyn

Francesca's Fiore

Very comfortable, warm room, with skylights and fireplaces. Generous, affordable, Northern Italian Cuisine. 4 star service in a casually elegant atmosphere. Specializing in private functions for groups of 20-200. Two private dining rooms.

CITY: Forest Park

Team Blonde Jewelry

At Team Blonde Jewelry, you will find an extensive display of our handmade beaded jewelry as well as other accessories such as handbags, pajamas, candles, and bath products (several with a socially conscious or environmental focus). Team Blonde also offers relaxing spa treatments -- manicures, pedicures, and massage. We have a jewelry design studio in our boutique where you can work with our designers to create unique pieces -- funky or traditional, simple or ornate. You can host a jewelry design and spa party in our creative and relaxing atmosphere for special events with friends.

CITY: Forest Park

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Grand Opening in March 2009, the newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites will feature 135 rooms, including 25 suites perfect for business or leisure travel. Hotel has indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi tub.

CITY: Hillside

Molly Malone's

Molly Malone's Irish Pub offers full service catering. We here at Molly's can accommodate intimate gathering of 20 guests to grand gatherings up to 300 guests. Our three beautiful banquet rooms can be configured and transformed in a variety of ways to accommodate the color and theme of your event. In addition, Molly Malone's offers the convenience of a private parking lot with free valet on weekends, an elevator to access our upstairs party rooms, and an extensive food and drink menu sure to please every palate. We have experienced event planners on staff and would love to work with you to plan your next event! Please feel free to drop in and ask for a tour of our facilities while enjoying a perfect PINT. Molly Malone's Irish Pub is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque façade to the perfect Guinness on tap. Rated by ABC's James Ward as "Best In The Burb" for Irish Pubs.

CITY: Forest Park

Best Western Chicago Hillside

The Best Western Chicago-Hillside is the perfect "Chicago Alternative" located in the Chicago, Hillside and Oakbrook area. We are the ideal location for the leisure or business traveler offering 238 guest rooms, 14,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated meeting and banquet space, perfect for weddings, small tradeshows and business meetings. Free high speed internet, 24 hour food service, on site restaurant and lounge, fitness center, heated outdoor pool, business services, and much, much more. Our major expressways and short proximity to downtown Chicago are all key aspects which contribute to the success of our property. Stop by and join us for everyday breakfast buffet, delicious meals created by Dean Carson of Carson's The Place for Ribs, and much more!

CITY: Hillside

Maywood Park Racetrack

Chicago's best bet for harness racing! Catch the live racing excitement Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights! Post time is 7:40 pm. Recently undergone $4million renovation with fine dining and great customer service.

CITY: Maywood

Vie Restaurant

Contemporary seasonal American restaurant with an affinity for local ingredients.

CITY: Western Springs

Gaetano's

Gaetano's specializes in authentic regional Italian cuisine. Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto, former owner of La Piazza, will be your host and will take you on an unbelievable adventure of food. The majority of the menu will be reinvented daily, based on the freshest produce, meats and seafood. The atmosphere is inviting, relaxing, casual and rustic. The wine list is extensive, yet affordable. Carryout is also available.

CITY: Forest Park