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Onesti's Wild West Town

Onesti's Wild West Town is a family amusement park which is western-themed and has fun cowboy activities and rides. The park's attractions include gold panning, shooting gallery, pony rides, archery range, carousel, handcarts, and whatnot. Located about 60 miles from downtown Chicago, the West Stunt Show keeps adults entertained as the kids have a gala time on the rides. Onesti's Wild West Town is a right birthday party choice. It has a café, an ice cream parlour, and a fudge shop. The park also manages school educational field trips, organised youth groups, or scout nights. Read More

Oriental Institute Museum was established in 1919 as a multidisciplinary study center for ancient Oriental (Near Eastern) Studies and an archaeology museum. The museum strives to understand, reveal, and protect the earliest civilizations by looking at where others didn’t - offering us new ways to question History.

The Oz Park, as the name suggests, is dedicated to the Wizard of Oz and is a great hit among the kids. Numerous sculptures of popular characters from the movie are scattered all across the park. The park has a big wooden castle-like structure for kids to enjoy along with bridges to run across and ropes to climb. There are swings and slides here as well. A separate area is dedicated to the smaller kids, who can barely walk. All in all, this park is best suited for kids. Read More

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum was founded in 1857 by nature enthusiasts and scientists seeking a space where specimens could be studied and collected. From there, it has evolved into an Urban Gateway to Nature and Sciences. The academy presents visitors with an authentic connection to nature with its hands-on education and research. The Museum offers various exhibits from live native animals to nature-inspired art. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven is the Museum’s signature World-renowned exhibit. The Museum is a must-visit for nature lovers and those who wish to learn more about it. Read More

Located about 42 miles from Chicago, Philips Park Zoo is situated in Aurora, Illinois. It opened with the focus of being home to exotic animals but now houses a wide variety of native animals too. It provides free of cost access to all visitors with the vision to provide a supportive learning environment through recreation and education to all. Phillips Park Zoo has a wide variety of animals ranging from mammals like the American Elk, Gray Wolf, Mountain Lion, to reptiles like the Bull Snake, Burmese Python, Green Iguana, and many more. Then there also are birds like the Bald Eagle, Cooper’s Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, and the list goes on. The zoo also has an adoption program where one can help in providing professional care to the animal. Read More

Ping Tom Memorial Park, is named after a Chinese resident who fought for creating a community space for its residents. This park is a very popular spot for Kayaking and has a pavilion which offers a splendid view of the Chicago river. Very recently, a state-of-the-art fieldhouse has been added, which includes a fitness centre, a swimming pool and a gymnasium. The famous Chicago water taxi services can be availed to reach the dock at this park.

Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park

As is evident from the name, pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park is an amusement park for kids in the age group of two to nine. It is open from June through August, and has free entry for adults. The amusement park is structured such as to promote creativity and provide enhanced imagination to kids. Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park is located inside Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Situated about 27 miles from downtown Chicago, it is a fun place to host birthday parties and various sites are designed considering the party requirements. Some of the park's rides are Pete’s Pirate Ship, Captain's Carousel, Barnacle Bay Boats, Camelot's Castle, Jolly Roger Jump, and many more. Read More

Play and Spin is an indoor family amusement park with attractions for kids and adults alike. It is also one of the most popular birthday party destinations in Northside Chicago. Some of the attractions include go-karts on the 6,000 square foot track, a laser tag arena surrounded by maze walls, and a rock-climbing wall. Play and Spin has an indoor gaming arcade with a playing card loaded according to the games played. Adding more to the excitement are the VR games that drive the kids as well as adults crazy. This amusement park has a never-ending fun supply multiplied by a sports bar for the adults to chill and relax. Read More

Lake Potawatomi, well renowned for its scenic beauty is the perfect gateway destination from the rush of city life. It is surrounded by the Potawatomi woods - a protected habitat of woodland birds and plant species such as black ash and violet cress. Here, visitors can enjoy a day out picnicking or engage in activities such as Hiking and Jogging. The most popular feature of the site is a 21.9-mile Nature watch cycling trail.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Pritzker Military Museum & Library, founded in 2003 is a non- profit museum and research library dedicated to the study of military history. It houses an extensive collection of books, artifacts, and exhibits on the various eras and branches of the military, which are all available to the public. The institute strives to bring about better support and understanding regarding the sacrifices and services of the veteran community. It is the best place to visit, to about the history and the role of the veterans. Read More