Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor 2010 Season

Six Flags Great America is fun for the whole family with 13 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 20-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades, family rides and big pint-sized fun for the kids with four children's areas including Wiggles World and over 35 rides for the little ones. New for 2010 will be the Glow in the Park parade - Watch in enthrallment as custom floats with vibrant-multicolored lights illuminate the night. Also new is The Little Dipper, a vintage wooden coaster from Kiddieland Amusement Park. This family-friendly ride with an honored past will become Six Flags Great America's 14th coaster! The best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor, provides wild and wet fun for the whole family, with 26 water slides, a massive wave pool, and Skull Island - an interactive water playground. Best of all it's FREE with admission to Six Flags Great America.

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Arlington Park Racecourse

The place to be for all your summer entertainment needs. Thoroughbred horse racing May - September. May/June: Thurs.-Sun. July/Aug.: Wed.-Sun. Sept.: Thurs.-Sun.

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Brookfield Zoo

Situated on 216 beautifully landscaped acres, the park is home to bears, gorillas, giraffes, dolphins, tigers, and much more. The zoo also offers an authentic Carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options, including Safari Grill and La Gran Cocina. Brookfield Zoo is located just minutes west of downtown Chicago and is open every day of the year. Free days are Tuesday & Thursday in November and December, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday in January and February. Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society whose mission is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.

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Morton Arboretum

Magnificent, 1,700-acre museum of trees and plants from around the world, including a Maze and Children's Garden, hiking trails, paved roads, restaurant, gift shop, open-air tram and handicapped-accessible facilities.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

One of America's leading public gardens, the gorgeous Chicago Botanic Garden is on 385 acres. Take a nature walk or hop aboard a guided tram tour to view more than 20 beautiful formal gardens. Enjoy dining, shopping and featured exhibits, such as the entertaining Model Railroad Garden, opening May 9. It features 16 garden-scale model trains that chug past miniature scenes of some of America's favorite landmarks, including a Hollywood vignette complete with Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

This unusual complex served as Wright's private residence and studio from 1889 to 1909 - the first 20 years of his career. Wright used his home as an architectural laboratory, trying out design concepts before sharing them with clients. Here, he raised six children with his first wife, Catherine Tobin, and designed such famous buildings as the Robie House, Larkin Building and Unity Temple. With 25 Wright buildings in the neighborhood surrounding the Home & Studio, Oak Park is an outdoor museum of architectural history. Self-guided exterior audio tour of the Historic District surrounding the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio is available from 10am to 3:30pm daily. Weekend guided exterior walking tour of the Historic District is available (times vary, subject to availability). Advance reservations required for groups of 10 or more: call 708 848-1978.

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Long Grove Historic District

This charming little village was settled in the early 1800's by German farmers. Now their business district is home to over 80 shops and restaurants that cater to the needs of the modern shopper however the early charm is still here.

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Legoland Discovery Center

The Legoland Discovery Center welcomes you on a journey through a colorful and creative LEGO world, where interaction, family fun and learning go hand in hand. The 30,000-square-foot center combines theme park-like attractions with a vast ‘Build & Test' area where young LEGO enthusiasts can build to their heart's content and test their creations on earthquake tables and racing ramps. Guests can also take a dragon ride through a medieval castle filled with LEGO characters, explore a jungle trail populated with LEGO animals, and hang on to their 3D glasses in a 4D LEGO movie theater where LEGO creatures are brought to life and special effects take viewers straight into the film.

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KeyLime Cove Water Resort

KeyLime Cove Water Resort will revolutionize the way Americans vacation. It is a new and uniquely designed water resort that celebrates the tropical paradise lifestyle: no worries attitude, fun spirit, great food and good friends. KeyLime Cove features an exciting indoor waterpark, signature restaurants, a variety of entertainment options that kids and parents will enjoy, a luxurious spa to relax, and meeting space for weddings, business meetings and family reunions. It's a convenient, no-hassle escape that's easy to plan and get to.

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Gurnee Mills

One of the largest value shopping centers in the United States with over 200 stores, two food courts and a wide variey of services and entertainment. You'll see why more than 23 million shoppers every year call Gurnee Mills the "Best in the Midwest" and save up to 70% every day!

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Woodfield Mall

Illinois' #1 tourist destination anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, JC Penney, Sears and nearly 300 stores, restaurants and specialty shops, all under one roof. Visit Guest Services for your complimentary Passport to Savings discount booklet.

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Chicago Premium Outlets

Chicagoland's newest shopping attraction features 120 designer and name-brand outlet stores, including Adrienne Vittadini, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Gap, Giorgio Armani, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo, Puma, Versace, etc. Save 25 to 65 percent.

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