SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP A Gals Getaway Tour


Day One M ORNING Your shopping odyssey begins at Oakbrook Center, the crown jewel of the Village of Oak Brook with over 160 specialty stores and major upscale retailers and restaurants in a lush outdoor setting.


Spend a full morning shopping before stopping for a leisurely lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants in the center.


A FTERNOON Travel just a few miles west on 22nd Street to Yorktown Center in Lombard, where you will find more major retailers and another nearly 150 specialty shops in a mall-style venue surrounded by shops in a hip “lifestyle center” setting, as well as lots of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater.


If you prefer smaller venues, continue west to Naper Boulevard, where just a few yards north you’ll find Town Square Wheaton, a lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants and services. Another option is Lombard Town Centre, where warm, friendly service and tree-lined streets provide the framework for the town’s retail and service district.


E VENING Visit the College of DuPage this evening where you can savor an amazing meal at their new Culinary Arts & Hospitality Center before enjoying the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), a unique state-of-the-art facility offering a variety of live theatre, music, dance and visual arts for your evening’s enjoyment.


Day Two M ORNING Get ready for yet another mega-center, The Promenade Bolingbrook, with “Main Street” shopping and dining surrounded by more fabulous anchor stores, or take a trip through scenic Naperville before stopping to shop at Westfield Fox Valley, a 3-level enclosed shopping center with 180 stores and restaurants in Aurora, just a couple miles west of downtown Naperville.


A FTERNOON Make time for brand-name bargain hunting at Chicago Premium Outlets, where you’ll find 120 designer and name brand outlets boasting huge everyday savings. If you’d rather, get pampered before taking High Tea at The Herrington Inn & Spa on the waterfront in downtown Geneva.


E VENING This evening, window shop and dine in Willowbrook Town Centre or enjoy dinner and a stroll along the Riverwalk in quaint Downtown Itasca.


Day Three MORNING This morning, get a feel for true DuPage County hospitality in Elmhurst City Centre, offering great shopping and dining in a picturesque community setting, or the Village of Lombard where you can stop in for a free sample of the over 500 varieties of candy at Sweet Street Candies and Goodies.


A FTERNOON Enjoy a light lunch, then treat yourself to some well-earned pampering at one of DuPage County’s luxurious day spas.


Not ready to relax just yet? For a real adventure in shopping, head over to the 5 Star Indoor Swap Mart, Chicago’s bargain hunters’ paradise in Villa Park.


E VENING Spend your final evening in DuPage in style with dinner and a Broadway-style show at the award-winning Drury Lane Theatre.


TIES THAT BIND A Reunion the Whole Family Will Enjoy


Day One Check in at your leisure at one of DuPage County’s over 100 affordably priced hotels, where you’ll be amazed at the level of comfort, amenities and service. Freshen up for your welcome reception in the hotel, a nearby restaurant or a unique meeting venue where family members can relax and get reacquainted.


Day Two M ORNING /A FTERNOON Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel or nearby breakfast spot, then get ready to spend a wild time together at the world-famous Brookfield Zoo. Make a day of it as you share a catered lunch in one of the zoo’s Pavilions and explore unique live animal displays spread over 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.


If you prefer, treat your group to a catered meal from Weber Grill at a shelter in one of DuPage County’s over 60 Forest Preserves and spend your day hiking, boating or recreating in any number of ways.


E VENING Enjoy dinner together in a private room at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, like Buca di Beppo in Lombard for family- style meals and kitschy atmosphere or Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket, a well-known 1940s roadhouse on historic Route 66 that offers a lounge, full menu of family favorites and a large private room.


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