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Sugar Grove Family Fun Center

Sugar Grove Family Fun Center is an outdoor amusement park located about 50 miles from downtown Chicago. This amusement park has two go-kart tracks based in Aurora - The Sugar Grove Speedway and The Wrangler (Adult) Slick Track. It also has a mini-golf course and a lighted driving range. Further, Sugar Grove also offers golf lessons with a private golf instructor. Adding to the fun are its water attractions that include bumper boats and water wars. The park is also open for birthday parties and various social events. To take a break from all the excitement at the offer, they have dining options in the form of Fantastico Grill which remains open all summer. Read More

The Swedish-American museum located in Andersonville (a historically Swedish area of Chicago) was founded in 1976 by Kurt Mathiasson. The museum aims to interpret the migrant experience for youngsters and adults through arts and educational programs and to promote an appreciation for contemporary Swedish-American culture. It houses a collection of about 12,000 objects, a Genealogy center to learn about family history, two gallery areas with art exhibits, a library, a museum store, and even have a children’s museum with fun activities. The museum also hosts various events and programs such as Swedish language classes, dance, music, lectures, films, concerts and performances, and holiday celebrations. Visitors can even celebrate Swedish festivals with the Andersonville community and sample Swedish food at some point in your visit. Read More

Tampier Lake is located in Cook County Southwest to Chicago Suburbs. It was formed when a dam was constructed in a creek nearby. The lake has 3 access points: Tampier Lake Boating Center, Tampier Lake - North, and Tampier Lake - West. Visitors can bring their family to enjoy a day out filled with activities such as fishing, kayaking. Other amenities include a restaurant on-site and a bait shop. Visitors can also bring their kayak or electric boats (Motorboat not allowed). Read More

Originally known as the Bloomingdale trail, this park got renamed as the 606, representing the first three digits of Chicago’s west side zip codes. This 2.7-mile elevated park and trail serves as a connecting way to several parks and public art installations. There are several scenic points along the path which runs through Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Wicker Park and Bucktown, making it a favourite among locals, bikers and children as there is ample area to play in. Other than these attractions, the park also has a chain of street-level parks, an observatory and several public art installations. Read More

The Church of the Holy Family founded in 1857 by Jesuit missioner, Fr. Arnold Damen, SJ was the first Jesuit Church in Chicago. It is one of the five structures to survive the Chicago fire in 1871 and is the City’s only example of Pre- Civil war Victorian Architecture. It also houses the oldest stained glass windows in Chicago - made in 1860 by W.H. Carse Co. The Church is an embodiment of the cultural and ethnic diversity of Chicago - even though the original congregation was dominated mainly by Irish immigrants, the church welcomed masses of immigrants to the city earning the name Ellis Island of the Midwest. Read More

The First Baptist Church of Chicago was founded on the 19th of October 1833, as its name state is the oldest Baptist Church in Chicago. It is regarded as the outset of various ministries throughout the city as many were set up by the former members of the FBCC ( such as the Tabernacle Baptist Church, YMCA, and so on). The Church strives for the advancement of the kingdom of Christ through public worship, teachings of the gospel, personal evangelism, spiritual growth of individuals, and a consistent Christian lifestyle. Read More

The Morton Arboretum approximately located 20 minutes away from Chicago, is an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum, research & conservatory center. Here, based on the time of the year of your visit, you can enjoy and experience the ever-changing seasons. The arboretum houses a variety of exhibits such as the Tree lights exhibit and organizes interesting events such as the dog admission day (where you can hile through the trails with your pet) throughout the year. Read More

The People's Church of Chicago

Peoples Church of Chicago located in the historic Preston Bradley Center in uptown is a community of Christian Unitarian Universalist. The Church honors and welcomes individuals from different walks of life without any discrimination of sexuality, sexual orientation, race, and economic standing. It is deeply rooted within the community and embraces diversity and freedom of thought. It strives to establish itself as a peaceful place of worship that facilitates the exchange of ideas and appreciates differences. Read More

The Renaissance Society of the University of Chicago renowned as“ The Ren” is an independent, non - collecting museum. The museum showcases contemporary art exhibits hold events and produces publications. It was founded in 1915 by faculty members of the University of Chicago with the intent to create a space where new ideas and engagement in arts and culture can be fostered. The curated exhibitions include the work of Liz Magor Blowout, David Maljkovic, Richard Rezac, and much more. It is the place to visit if visitors wish to experience and appreciate thought-provoking ideas and aesthetics. Read More

Trinity Church Chicago is a non - denominational church that falls in the larger Confluence Sphere of the Newfrontier Churches. It strives to convey the final authority of the bible, Jesus’s divinity, the trinity, and the Holy Spirit across individuals of different walks of life - culturally, economically; transcending generations and bringing individuals together to create a strong community.