Come out for a day at the Waves this summer!
Raging Waves
Only 45 west of Downtown Chicago Raging Waves packs a day FULL of exhilarating family fun in this 45 acre waterpark! Take the Plunge and visit Illinois' Largest Waterpark! Raging Waves will give your family memories worth a thousand smiles!
Our family-owned water park features The Great Barrier Reef, a ginormous wave pool where you can catch 6 foot waves! Whoosh down PJ's Plummet or any of our other 16 slides that will have you screaming with delight. Swirl, twist and spin down on a family raft ride, and experience thrills going down our famous Boomerang ride! Float through our park on our lazy river and let the kids enjoy our various play structures, kiddie pool area, and Brock the Croc's giant sand box where they can build their dream sandcastles in the sand.
Nothing says summer like a visit to Raging Waves Waterpark. Summer! Now Open.
Location
4000 N. Bridge St.
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-882-6575
Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
For an adventurous day, head over to Brookfield Zoo and discover over 2,800 wild animals. Enjoy a day in the sun and view animals from 425 different species, reside in unique habitats or star in a performance, such as the Dolphin Show. One of the country's largest, Brookfield Zoo provides excellent entertainment and wild fun. Corporate meetings, private parties, benefits, etc.
Location
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL. 60513
708-485-0263
Directions
From nearest highway: I-290 to First Avenue. South on First Avenue to zoo entrance; follow the signs for parking.
The Morton Arboretum
The Arboretum is an engaging and fun 1,700-acre garden of trees and other woody plants from around the world. Enjoy the new Children's Garden, Maze Garden, 14 miles of trails, nine miles of roads or a guided tour, amid handicapped-accessible facilities.
Location
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532-1293
Drury Lane Theatre
971-seat proscenium style live theater featuring musicals, comedy, and dinner theater. Banquets for 2,500. 40,000 square feet of trade show space. Convenient to airports.
Location
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Graue Mill and Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Graue Mill is the only operating waterwheel gristmill in Illinois. Daily spinning, weaving and milling demonstrations, artifacts displayed in period room settings and an Underground Railroad Exhibit.
Location
3800 S. York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Dave & Buster's
Recess is Calling! Relive your youth and relieve your stress with 150+ state-of-the-art interactive games, pocket billiards and championship-style shuttleboard. We offer 50,000 sq ft of great food and fun. $3 cover after 10pm Fri& Sat.
Location
1155 N. Swift Road
Addison, IL 60101
Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center
Pure, magical entertainment, including EFX Motion Theatre, rides, laser tag
Location
1103 S. Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
Safari Land
Family entertainment featuring IL largest indoor Roller Coaster, Kiddie Go-Karts, Bumper Cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, Monkey Jump,Merry Go Round, Merry Go Round and hundreds of video & redemption games. Activity-based fees.
Location
701 W. North Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181
Elmhurst Art Museum
The museum's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavilion, and the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick house.
Location
150 Cottage Hill AveElmhurst, IL 60126
Lake View Nature Center
The exhibits at the Lake View Nature Center showcase the broad spectrum of geology, animal, and plant life in our area. Issues pertaining to history and modern day environmental concerns are also addressed.
Location
17 West 063 Hodges Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
One-of-a-kind museum with displays of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings, dioramas, minerals, gemstones, earth science, and hands-on exhibits. Unique gift shop and free parking. Group tours available with reservations.
Location
220 Cottage Hill, Wilder Park
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Naper Settlement - A 19th Century Museum Village
The only outdoor museum in Illinois accredited by the American Association of Museums, this 13-acre village has 30 historic structures, including a Victorian mansion, fort, chapel, and working blacksmith and print shops.
Location
523 S. Webster Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Cantigny Park
Robert McCormick Mansion Museum, First Division Military Museum, ten acres of gardens, 27-hole championship golf and nine-hole Youth Links. $7 parking fee.
Location
1 S 151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Six Flags Great America
Thrill seekers everywhere won’t want to miss an action packed day at Six Flags Great America. From record breaking thrill rides like Raging Bull, the Viper, and the classic American Eagle, to wet and wild water activities in the new Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, every kid and adult alike will have an exciting day at Six Flags.
Location
542 N Route 21
Gurnee, IL. 60031
847-249-INFO
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