Oakbrook Terrace has entered into the spotlight as one of the hottest areas for long weekend getaways, romantic retreats and fun family activities for any occasion. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago and accessible to major highways, Oakbrook Terrace offers nationally recognized hotels, suites and fine dining establishments. With four-star hotel service, swimming pools, fantastic near-by events and festivals, plus FREE parking-Oakbrook Terrace has got it all!
You Are Center Stage
If theater is what excites you, become part of the audience at Drury Lane Theatre for spectacular performances and lavish surroundings. Schedule an evening out with your special someone in this plush theater and enjoy Broadway musicals or comedic performances.
Shop ‘til You Drop
Shopping enthusiasts can indulge by visiting our award winning shopping centers. Oakbrook Center, with over 160 unique shops was voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers.
Just minutes away, find impressive savings on designer and name-brand merchandise at the new Chicago Premium Outlets. Or head downtown to Chicago’s Water Tower Place or State Street for high-energy urban shopping.
Glorious Gardens
Visit a 1,700-acre garden of trees and plants gathered from around the world at The Morton Arboretum. Always in season, you can soak up the sun with a 14-mile hike or check out the new Children’s Garden at the Arboretum. You won’t want to miss the new Maze Garden, a one-acre puzzle of hedges that will challenge even the best navigational skills.
Spotlight on Family Fun
For a truly memorable adventure, explore one of the country’s largest zoos. Brookfield Zoo houses more than 2,800 animals representing more than 425 species. Or visit Cosley Zoo in nearby Wheaton, an intimate, interactive zoo exhibiting native Illinois wildlife. If you’re lucky, you may hear the coyotes howl!
Experience the baseball and football legacies of Chicago sports teams by taking your entire family to a Cubs or Bears game. Enjoy convenient, new shuttle service from Yorktown Shopping Center to both Wrigley and Soldier Fields.
If you are looking for the latest in family fun, be sure to visit Safari Land, featuring Illinois’ largest indoor roller coaster. For the ultimate in children’s activities, don’t miss the DuPage Children’s Museum, with exciting hands-on activities to challenge creativity in kids. If you want to experience life a century ago, visit Naper Settlement, a 19th Century village equipped with a stone cutters shop, firehouse and more.
Did you know the Underground Railroad stopped in DuPage County? Graue Mill and Museum is one of only three authenticated, underground railroad stations and the only operating waterwheel gristmill in Illinois!
Oakbrook Terrace is easily accessible by Metra for train transportation, major highways and airports. We can help you make arrangements to visit any or all of the Oakbrook Terrace area special attractions.
For a weekend excursion you won’t forget, visit www.oakbrookterracehotels.com or call 800-232-0502. Be sure to ask about our special hotel packages OR register online to win a free overnight stay in Oakbrook Terrace, Chicagoland’s Hot Spot!
