2013 Travel Guide
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Pinstripes
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: South Barrington
Pinstripes
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: Schaumburg
Pinecrest Golf Course
This course includes a restaurant and pro shop, and hosts the McHenry Senior Amateur (a Pinecrest special event).
CITY: Huntley
Pine Lakes Golf Club
This 18-hole public golf course, designed in the 1960s by Val Gene Gould, features nice tree-lined fairways. A driving range and discounted twilight fees are available.
CITY: Washington
Pine Lakes Golf Club
The 18-hole "pine lakes" course at the Pine Lakes Golf Course facility features 5,889 yards of golf from the longest trees for a par of 67. The course rating is 67.0 and it has a slope rating of 107.
CITY: Herrin
Pine Hills Golf Club
Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.
CITY: Ottawa
Pike County Speedway
Watch a race at one of the fastest tracks in the Midwest for mini sprints.
CITY: Pittsfield
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres, popular attractions include the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course/driving range, the zoo, a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail, war memorials and the Winter Recreation Area. Phillips Park Visitors Center & Mastodon Gallery showcases the mastodon bones that were unearthed in the park during a 1934 Civil Works Administration Project. The skull being the largest of the artifacts, weighs 188 pounds.
CITY: Aurora
Peoria Rivermen Hockey
The Peoria Rivermen, AAA affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues, compete in the American Hockey League (AHL), which is the primary professional developmental league for all NHL prospects. In addition to the premier level of professional or collegiate sports between St. Louis and Chicago, the Rivermen are "More Than Just Hockey!" Each season, the Rivermen host celebrity appearances with stars from various Disney and Nickelodeon shows, in addition to high-profile Christian and Country acts. Serving Central Illinois for 27 seasons, the Rivermen play at Carver Arena in the Peoria Civic Center. www.rivermen.net
CITY: Peoria
Peoria Push Derby Dames
Peoria Push is an all female flat track roller derby league that was founded March 2010. The mission of the Peoria Push Derby Dames (the “Push”) is to create a charitable organization to benefit the public interest and provide an opportunity to build a positive relationship with women in the community through the sport of roller derby. We intend to empower women by continuing to demonstrate that women of all walks of life can be strong and independent, while managing career and personal lives. We are a not-for-profit charitable organization using roller derby as a vehicle to strengthen the community. No part of the organization’s net earnings will inure to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals. The Push is not organized for or operating for the benefit of private interests. It is a skater owned and operated roller derby league, in compliance with the WFTDA requirements.
CITY: Peoria
Peoria Pirates af2 Arena Football
Looking for some action? The Peoria Pirates Arena Football Team is back offering fast paced, action-filled entertainment in arena football. Playing Saturdays, March through July, every game will offer plenty of hard knocks and thrills.
CITY: Peoria
Peoria Motorcycle Club
Professional motorcycle racing. Oldest continuing dirt track in the world. Featuring Spring Poker Run, Annual Busch 600cc National TT, AHRMA TT, Camel Pro Challenge Cup, TT Steeplechase and the annual Turkey Run.
CITY: Bartonville
Peoria Civic Center
Downstate Illinois' largest center is a four-building complex with a 12,000-seat arena. With 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 2,200-seat theater, a ball-room seating 1,500 for banquets and 16 meeting rooms this venue can house it all. As the premier entertainment facility in downstate Illinois, the Civic Center plays host to a variety of concerts, family shows, sporting events and Broadway Theater Series each year.
CITY: Peoria
Peoria Chiefs Baseball Team
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Midwest League.The Chiefs are proud to be Central Illinois’ most affordable family entertainment. Over 5 million fans have enjoyed top quality baseball and non-stop entertainment over the last 27 years. More than 120 former Chiefs have gone on to play in the Major Leagues, including Mark Grace, Greg Maddux, Joe Girardi, Yadier Molina, Dan Haren and Albert Pujols.
CITY: Peoria
Paradise Raceway
This slot car racing establishment has three fast tracks and a drag strip.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Par-A-Dice Casino
Docked on Peoria Lake, Par-A-Dice offers high-stakes casino action that includes blackjack, roulette, craps and more than 1,000 slots. Enjoy a steak at Boyd’s Steakhouse or unwind with live piano music and a cocktail at Bourbon’s. The Par-A-Dice Hotel offers 202 rooms, including deluxe suites, just steps away from the casino.
CITY: East Peoria
Paone's Blackhawk Lanes
This bowling alley features 20 lanes, a pro shop and a lounge.
CITY: Sterling
Owens Center
Features two full-size, indoor ice rinks with full-service pro shop, concessions stands and party rooms. Skating School for figure skating and hockey.
CITY: Peoria
Odyssey Fun World
Out of this world family fun featuring a four-level exploration playland, tag team laser trek, interactive video/prize redemption/games and outdoor amusement park. Caters to groups.
CITY: Naperville
Odeum Sports and Expo Center
DuPage's largest sports and exposition facility, includes a 5,500-seat arena, meeting rooms for up to 5,000, food service from casual buffets to elegant sit-down dinners.
CITY: Villa Park
Oak Terrace Golf Course
Home of the Shotmaker's Mile, Oak Terrace is a championship 18-hole course complete with a driving range, putting and chipping green, and a fully stocked pro shop.
CITY: Pana
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
CITY: Addison
Oak Glen Country Club
This challenging 18-hole course is open year round, and features a clubhouse, driving range and tee times for non-members.
CITY: Robinson
Oak Club Genoa
This picturesque, 18-hole watered course winds through wooded and lowland areas along the meandering Kishwaukee River. Oak Club is rated among the region's top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf.
CITY: Genoa
Oak Brook Sports Core
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Brook Golf Club
18-hole golf course with driving range, restaurant and pro shop.
CITY: Oak Brook
O'Fallon Family Sports Park
This world-class facility sits on 200 acres, and features four lighted baseball/softball diamonds, 12 ball diamonds and soccer fields.
CITY: O'Fallon
O'Brien Field
O'Brien Field, home to Minor League Baseball’s Peoria Chiefs (Single A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) and Bradley University Baseball, is located in downtown Peoria. Within walking distance of the Peoria Civic Center and minutes from several downtown hotels. A modern state of the art facility with private dining areas and business meeting accommodations all year round. The perfect fit for all types of group outings. Read our review on www.stadiumjourney.com!
CITY: Peoria
Northwestern University Soccer
Enjoy a soccer game right next to Lake Michigan, played at Lakeside Field.
CITY: Evanston
Northridge Hills Golf Course
This nine-hole, par 32 golf course has three water holes, a driving range and a practice green.
CITY: Jacksonville
Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
Northern’s 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of sporting events and live entertainment. The Convo features a NCAA-level indoor track, large-scale event/activity space, a full basketball court, an additional practice gym, and storage facilities. The Convo generally hosts athletics such as basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling. Meetings, conventions, and concerts are also popular events at the Convo.
CITY: DeKalb
North Greens Golf Course
Golf with your family on this great course. 18 holes of fun are in store for your family when you visit North Greens. You will be challenged at your game and have a great time teeing off!
CITY: Atlanta
North Central College
DuPage County, Chicago’s Western Suburbs - North Central College offers a 5,000 seat football stadium with lights, and Olympic-size championship track, a multi-use 25,000 sq. ft.Fieldhouse, baseball and softball fields and tennis courts.
CITY: Naperville
North Aurora Off Track Betting Facility
Catch the racing action from major horse tracks all over the United States. Also enjoy big screen televisions, fine dining and a summertime beer garden.
CITY: North Aurora
Normal CornBelters
The CornBelters are a professional minor league baseball team with the independent Frontier League. In addition to competitive baseball, fans enjoy zany on-field promotions, outrageous entertainment acts, delicious food and post-game fireworks.
CITY: Normal
Norge Ski Club
The Norge Ski Club features a 70-meter ski jumping scaffold situated high on a hill overlooking Fox River Grove. There are also four smaller scaffolds for ski jumping training, member cottages and a clubhouse.
CITY: Fox River Grove
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
NickelWorld
This family amusement center has more than 78 free and five-cent games; 40 redemption games that dispense tickets for prizes; and 30 video and novelty games.
CITY: Rockford
Newman Golf Course
This 18-hole course provides a great test of golf acumen, with rolling terrain and a superb back nine.
CITY: Peoria
Navy Pier
The Midwest’s number-one attraction is the place in Chicago for lakefront fun. Take an exhilarating ride on the sky-high Ferris wheel, board a sightseeing or dinner cruise boat, and see a live performance at the outdoor Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one of Navy Pier’s many boardwalk restaurants and browse the unique shops and stands (a great place to pick up a souvenir).
CITY: Chicago
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National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series
Seventy-mile per hour riseballs, 240-foot frozen ropes, soft hands and lightning-quick reactions all wound into seven feverish innings of gritty, gutsy, fast-paced action. Welcome to hard-hittin', fast-pitchin', affordable family fun. Welcome to National Pro Fastpitch! (NPF)
CITY: Rosemont
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
CITY: Plainfield
Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course is located adjacent to a beautiful city park, and offers tee times for non-members.
CITY: Mount Carmel
Mount Carroll Bowling Center
Join us for bowling -- stay for the fun! Full-service bowling center plus cosmic bowling, leagues and restaurant with daily specials. We can also host birthday parties.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Morgan County Speedway
Enjoy sprints, micros, street stock, pony stock, limited late models and more during in-season Friday night races.
CITY: Jacksonville
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
CITY: Geneva
Midland Hills Golf Course
Among the abundant hills and lakes of Southern Illinois you'll find one of the most scenic and challenging courses in the area.
CITY: Makanda
Midland Hills Golf Course
Among the abundant hills and lakes of Southern Illinois, you will find one of the most scenic, oldest and one of the most challenging course in the area. Come out and enjoy the fun.
CITY: Makanda
MetroCentre
Hosts a variety of world-class entertainment: concerts from the biggest stars in music and comedy, circuses, rodeos, motor sports, family shows. Home to three different sports teams: ice hockey, indoor football and indoor soccer.
CITY: Rockford
Metamora Fields Golf Club
An 18-hole D. A. Weibring/Wolfard designed championship golf course with a 25,000 sq-ft clubhouse that offers banquet seating up to 400 people in one room. Introducing a brand new "classic" golf course to the Tri-County area focusing on offering "playable" golf for every skill level. Stunning panoramic views overlooking this links course make for an amazing backdrop for any special event. Our tag line "Where You're Always Welcome" says it all. Hang out for a while in the clubhouse - even if you don't play golf very much but like to watch. We have the very best view of golf in all of Central Illinois from our two level outdoor deck that peers out to the 9th and 18th greens tucked on opposite sides of our beautiful clubhouse chain of lakes. We intentionally brought these two greens as close to the clubhouse as possible so that everyone can enjoy watching golf while relaxing on the decks or inside the clubhouse.
CITY: Metamora
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Journey through time to the age of Chivalry and Knighthood. Feast upon a sumptous banquet and cheer your own knight to victory in the tournament of games.
CITY: Schaumburg
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Journey through time to the age of Chivalry and Knighthood. Feast upon a sumptuous banquet and cheer your own knight to victory in the tournament of games.
CITY: Schaumburg
Meadowview Golf Course
This 18-hole, par 72 course features moderate to gently rolling terrain, manicured greens, a full-service pro shop and a food court.
CITY: Mattoon
McKendree University Sports
The McKendree University campus houses two gyms: the Melvin Price Convocation Center and the attached IM gym, which can be configured to produce a total of four basketball or volleyball courts. Leemon Field, an artificial turf surface with the look and feel of natural grass, is home to several programs, including the nationally ranked football team, men's/women's soccer, and track & field.
CITY: Lebanon
McHenry County Pirates Football
Catch all the summer gridiron action of this minor league football team during Saturday night home games played at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
CITY: Algonquin
Maywood Park Racetrack
Maywood Park Racetrack features a 1/2-mile track with live harness racing.
CITY: Melrose Park
Maywood Park
Just 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago, Maywood Park features live standardbred horse racing action on a ½ mile oval every Thursday and Friday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10pm. General Parking is free.
CITY: Melrose Park
Marengo Ridge Golf Club
Built in 1985, this 18-hole golf course offers a clubhouse, driving range, golf lessons, pro shop and a putting green.
CITY: Marengo
Maple Meadows Golf Course
Come and play right in your backyard! Visit Maple Meadows for outings, leagues, tournaments, individual play, and the great food in our restaurant. 27 holes, no reservations required and a beautiful public course!
CITY: Wood Dale
Madison Golf Course
Madison Golf Course offers 18-holes of golf with flat terrain and bunkers.
CITY: Peoria
Macomb Country Club
This beautiful 18-hole course offers rental carts and a driving range.
CITY: Macomb
Macktown Golf Course
This beautiful 18-hole, par 71 course was built in the 1930s with limited sand traps and one pond. It's located in Rockton, near the site of the earliest white settlement in Northern Illinois.
CITY: Rockton
Mac's Time-Out Lounge/Off Track Betting
Order off the extensive menu. Why not try the real Southern-style chicken and dumplings or meat-lover’s pizza? You’ll find fair prices, large portions & excellent dishes. Try eating outside at the comfortable terrace-style beer garden. Your whole family will have a pleasant dining experience. Place your bets at the off-track betting parlor. Stay late for a cold one.
CITY: Alton
Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center
Enjoy the fun here that includes laser tag, an arcade room and great pizza.
CITY: Aurora
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge. The cozy artistic atmosphere features 18 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, customizable multi-screen video system, exclusive VIP & event room facilities, and unforgettable cuisine!
CITY: Lombard
Lost Nation Golf Club
This beautiful 18-hole course with large, smooth greens and rolling hills is open to the public, and offers a pro shop and restaurant.
CITY: Dixon
Lone Oak Golf Course
The 9-hole "Lone Oak" executive course at the Lone Oak Golf Course facility in Carrollton features 2,150 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 32. Designed by George DeGeal, the Lone Oak golf course opened in 1984.
CITY: Carrollton
Logan Lanes Bowling Alley
Come and bowl with your family or a group of friends at Lincoln's bowling center.
CITY: Lincoln
Lincoln Speedway Auto Racing
Lincoln Speedway's quarter-mile track is located on the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln. The dirt track opened in 2004. Races are scheduled from April through September.
CITY: Lincoln
Lincoln Speedway
The Lincoln Speedway is home to Logan County's only dirt track racing track, where summer evenings can be spent watching a variety of races.
CITY: Lincoln
Lincoln Greens Golf Club
This golf club features an 18-hole, par 72 course and driving range.
CITY: Springfield
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Leo Donovan Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course has a layout that offers challenges for all levels of play.
CITY: Peoria
Legends Sportsplex
This year-round facility offers five basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, two soccer fields, a video game arcade, bumper cars, two mini-golf courses, softball batting cages, a go-kart track, climbing wall and paintball field.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Leaf's Ice Centre
A state-of-the-art ice training facility featuring figure skating, hockey for every age and skill level, goalie training, meeting rooms and concessions.
CITY: West Dundee
Lawrence County Country Club
This nine-hole facility is open seasonally, and offers tee times for non-members.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Laser Quest - Arlington Heights
Laser Quest is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Laser Quest
The laser tag maze is a multi-level game floor with black lights, music, sound effects and automatic computerized scoring.
CITY: Rockford
Laser Force Lazer Tag Zone
A 5,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena and a 2,500 sq. ft. game arcade is conveniently located by hotels and restaurants off I-64.
CITY: Caseyville
LaSalle Speedway
Mid-America's most exciting 1/4 high banked raceway. Come & watch drivers compete in furious side by side stock car racing action. Family fun entertainment where kids under 11 are free!
CITY: LaSalle
Landmark Recreation Center
This recreation complex features 12 movie theaters, 50 bowling lanes, a racquet and health club, Peoria OTB, a sports bar, a barbershop and a bowling pro shop.
CITY: Peoria
Lakeview Baseball Club
Groups of any size can rent this rooftop club space across from Wrigley Field. It's a great place to catch a bird's-eye view of a Cubs baseball game and enjoy a meal.
CITY: Chicago
