SUBURBAN ACTIVITIES : Specialty Rentals - Casinos
Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is perfect for families, letting even the littlest visitors get up close and personal with a variety of domestic farm animals and native Illinois wildlife. Visit raptors and snakes, watch the antics of ducks, learn about llamas and deer, or check out the bobcat exhibit and butterfly garden.
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Rd. Barrington
(847) 381-6592
Glenview Naval Air Station Museum 2040 Lehigh Ave. Glenview
(847) 657-0000
Grosse Point Lighthouse 2535 Sheridan Rd. Evanston
(708) 328-6961
www.grossepointlighthouse.org You’ll find it just north of Northwestern
University.
The Grove National Historic Landmark 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview
(847) 299-6096
www.glenviewparks.org Natural history and human history intersect at The Grove, a national historic landmark that combines a museum and beautiful nature preserve.
Lambs Farm Route 176 & I-94 2 miles east of Libertyville (847) 362-4636
www.lambsfarm.org Lambs Farm is a private non-profit
organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. It features a farmyard, pet store, thrift shop, country store, bakery and the Country Inn Restaurant.
Long Grove Confectionery Company 333 Lexington Dr. Buffalo Grove (888) 459-3100
www.longgrove.com Experience the old-fashioned way of making chocolates in this 85,000 sq. ft. facility.
Long Grove Village Routes 83 & 53 307 Old McHenry Rd. Long Grove (847) 634-0888
www.longgroveblog.com Long Grove is well known for its gift
stores, antique shops and special dining. People come long distances by auto and chartered bus to spend a day here. “Downtown” Long Grove contains specialty shops and restaurants. With few exceptions, all are open seven days a week, all year long. The European Autoschau is 10/4, the Long Grove 5K Run is 10/12, and holiday festivities take place in November and December.
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The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Rt. 53 Lisle
(630) 968-0074
www.mortonarb.org The arboretum dedicates itself to the
collection and study of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. Its goal is to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment and to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and other plants.
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Ave. Oak Park
(708) 386-4700
www.oakparkparks.com/parks/pf_18.htm The Oak Park Conservatory displays
greenery from around the world. In the Tropic House, tropical plants such as papaya, coffee, cacao, and bananas abound. Visitors can also find begonias, orchids and carnivorous plants in the Fern House and cacti, along with aloes and jade plants in the arid climate of the Desert House. The Conservatory also offers a prairie garden of native Illinois flowers and grasses, and an herb garden.
Santa’s Village Azoosement Park 601 Dundee Ave. East Dundee (847) 426-6751
www.santasvillagedundee.com Open weekends and holiday Mondays
through 10/26.
AUTOMOTIVE, CAR AND MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
American Classic Rides (866) 881-8214
www.ACRides.com
American Classic Rides (“ACR”) is the world’s leading classic car rental company. The collection features over 100 cars of nearly every make & model from 1955 to 1972, and a few select pre-war and modern. Specialty rentals include: weddings, special events, corporate events and incentives, as well as production rentals. Take one for the day, the weekend, or over a month… It’s up to you! You do the driving, and we’ll handle the details.
Mobile Car Repair 847-221-2855
www.MobileCarRepair.com Mobile Car Repair (“MCR”) is a mobile car
repair company bringing service vehicles directly to their customers. MCR has state- of-the-art repair vehicles equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex engine and transmission repair. Wherever the car is located; home, work, or on the road, MCR can perform automotive or tire service and repair while the customer continues with their daily schedule. With over 30 years experience, the MCR team is comprised of experts in domestic, classic and foreign vehicles.
Windy City Guide ◆ October - December 2014
Motor Cycle Center/ Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental 443 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park (630) 782-2010
www.teammcc.com
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Rental Wild Fire Harley-Davidson 120 W. North Avenue, Villa Park (630) 834-6571
www.wildfirehd.com
Fox River Harley-Davidson 131 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles (630) 584-8000
www.foxriverhd.com
City Limits Harley-Davidson 2015 N. Rand Rd., Palatine (847) 358-1212
www.citylimitshd.com The Premier Harley-Davidson
motorcycle rental dealership with 3 locations to serve you. They offer a full line of Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles
along with new and used motorcycle sales, a full range of men’s and women’s Harley-Davidson® accessories.
CASINOS Ameristar Casino Hotel
777 Ameristar Blvd., East Chicago, IN (219) 378-3000
www.ameristar.com
Blue Chip Casino
777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN (219) 879-7711
www.bluechipcasino.com
Four Winds Resort and Casino 1111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI (269) 926-4500
www.fourwindscasino.com Luxury resort, casino and entertainment including Hard Rock Café in one location.
Grand Victoria Casino - Elgin 250 S. Grove Ave., Elgin (847) 468-7000
www.grandvictoriacasino.com
Harrah’s Casino - Joliet 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet (815) 740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
Hollywood Casino Aurora 1 W. New York St., Aurora (630) 801-1234
www.hollywoodcasinoaurora.com
Hollywood Casino Joliet 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet (888) 436-7737
www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com
Horseshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN (866) 711-7463
www.horseshoehammond.com
Majestic Star Casino 1 Buffington Harbor Dr. Gary, IN (888) 225-8259
www.majesticstarcasino.com
www.windycityguide.com apparel, equipment, and
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