SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA / HURRICANE HARBOR

Brave a thrilling roller coaster ride, take the little ones for a spin at Wiggles World or catch a colorful stage show. Don't miss Hurricane Harbor, an outdoor water park with 25 exhilarating water slides and a massive wave pool that’s free with theme park admission.

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ARLINGTON RACE TRACK

Arlington Park, home of the prized Arlington Million, is the place to go for exciting thoroughbred horse racing. Arlington also hosts festivals and concerts throughout the racing season, which typically runs from May through September.

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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.

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MORTON ARBORETUM

Located 25 miles west of Chicago, the Morton Arboretum is home to 1,700 acres of spectacular gardens, world-renowned plant collections and unique natural areas that can be viewed by car, on foot or via the open-air Acorn Express tram.

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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

The Chicago Botanic Garden showcases more than 20 unique gardens that range from the romantic English Walled Garden to the wild Midwestern Prairie. Join a guided tour and stroll through the gardens, or hop on the tram for a narrated ride.

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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME & STUDIO

This mecca for architecture buffs served as Wright's private residence and studio during the first 20 years of his career. Spend some time in the legendary architect’s complex, then tour the 25 Wright buildings in the surrounding Oak Park neighborhood.

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LONG GROVE HISTORIC DISTRICT

Dating back to the early 1800s, this charming village features more than 80 shops and restaurants housed in preserved historic buildings. Popular annual events include the Chocolate Festival and Strawberry Fest.

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KEYLIME COVE WATER RESORT

This unique water resort celebrates the a tropical paradise lifestyle with an exciting indoor water park that’s home to water slides and a giant wave pool, restaurants that include an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and a luxury spa where parents can relax

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GURNEE MILLS

Outlet shopping is the name of the game at Gurnee Mills, home to more than 200 manufacturer and retail outlet stores. Shops include Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Liz Claiborne and more.

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WOODFIELD MALL

One of the largest shopping malls in the United States. Houses some 300 stores and restaurants, including Nordstrom, H&M, Macy's, J. Crew, MAC, Rainforest Cafe, The Cheesecake Factory and many more.

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CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLETS

This Chicagoland shopping destination features 120 designer and name brand outlet stores, including Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Gap, Giorgio Armani, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo, Puma, Juicy Couture and more.

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