LEGOLAND Discovery Center Streets of Woodfield 601 N. Martingale Schaumburg (866) 929-8111
www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com Enjoy 30,000 square feet of Lego-themed excitement, including indoor amusement park-like attractions such as the new Kingdom Quest Laser Ride and a 4-D cinema (3-D glasses plus snow, water and wind effects) currently featuring movies playing daily.
Lucky Strike Lanes 100 Yorktown Center, Lombard (630) 916-8681
www.bowlluckystrike.com
Medieval Times 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg (888) WE-JOUST
www.medievaltimes.com That castle you can see just off I-90
at Roselle Road is the site of heroism, adventure and plenty of tournament-based excitement. Think of it as dinner theatre inspired by more chivalrous times, featuring knights, princesses, battles of honor and high-stepping horses. A state-of-the-art tech setup and a narrative-driven show that incorporates jousting and split-second choreography provide fantasy fun for the whole family.
Safari Land 701 W. North Avenue, Villa Park (630) 530-4649
www.safarilandfun.com Safari Land offers families 57,000 square
feet of indoor adventure! Featuring Illinois’ largest indoor coaster, go-karts, bumper cars, Tilt-a-Whirl, bowling, hundreds of video & redemption games, Children’s Softplay, group parties, birthday parties and a restaurant featuring homemade specialties.
GOLF & GROUP EVENTS
St. Andrews Golf & Country Club 2241 Route 59, West Chicago 630-231-3100
www.standrewsgc.com Since 1926, Chicago area golfers
have sought out St. Andrews for its two championship courses, the top-ranked practice center, and award winning banquet and clubhouse services. With its vast rolling terrain, mature trees, and historic setting, St. Andrews offers quality facilities not only for discerning golfers but for golf outings, weddings, and banquet events of any size. Illinois 2011 Family Business of the Year award. Golf course open all year.
SUBURBAN MUSEUMS BY REGION
O’Hare Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels 9511 Higgins Rd., Rosemont (847) 692-4000
www.stephenshummelmuseum.com This museum houses the world’s largest collection of M.I. Hummels figurines and includes ANRI woodcarvings.
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Western Suburbs Billy Graham Center 500 E. College Ave., Wheaton (630) 752-5909
www.wheaton.edu/bgcmuseum With visually commanding displays
employing thousands of artifacts, photos and video clips, Wheaton’s Billy Graham Center Museum takes you through history to the heart of evangelism in American today, and into the private and public life of its best- known spokesman, Billy Graham.
Cantigny Park 1 S. 151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton (630) 668-5161
www.cantigny.org Cantigny Park includes the First Division
Museum, the Robert R. McCormick Museum and many acres of gardens, picnic grounds and nature trails. The Cantigny Golf Courses include a public 18-hole, 9-hole and youth- only 9-hole course in a beautiful setting. Also watch for outdoor displays of vintage tanks and other military vehicles. You’ll find plenty of golf outings, family activities, garden programs, exercise events and performances on-site daily this season; see listing under Attractions.
Center for History 312 W. Front St. Second Floor, Wheaton (630) 871-6601
www.wheaton.lib.il.us/whc Explore regional history through hands-on activities, role-playing and other interactive ways. The Wheaton Baseball Hall of Fame is located here, along with exhibits on such diverse interests as war, golf, and local disasters. Watch for lectures and other events, including the Thursday at the Center series; call for open hours.
Cernan Earth and Space Center Triton College 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove (708) 583-3100
www.triton.edu/cernan Explore the wonders of the universe and
the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration, and earth science at the Cernan Earth and Space Center, a unique space- age facility that combines education and entertainment for people of all ages. Call for a schedule of earth and sky shows, laser shows and children’s shows.
DuPage Children’s Museum 301 N. Washington St. Naperville
(630) 637-8000
www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org Children’s familiar experiences expand
through self-directed, interactive exhibits and programs focusing on the integration of the arts and sciences. Here’s a safe and inviting environment where both children and adults learn and play together. The Museum hosts fun kids’ crafts and other drop-in activities throughout the month.
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