Chicago - Zoos

 
 

Brookfield Zoo
8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield   (708) 485-2200
Brookfield Zoo is open daily 10 am to 4:30 pm.
 Visitors can tour the zoo via motorized safari rides
 from late spring through early fall.
 Admission varies upon season, call for current rates.
 Brookfield Zoo is located at First Ave. and 31st St. in Brookfield.
 14 miles west of downtown Chicago.
The zoo is accessible via 
Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways,
Tri-State tollway (I-294),
 Burlington Northern commuter line and PACE bus service.

 
 

Lincoln Park Zoo
Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy. (312) 742-2000

 A 35 acre garden oasis in the heart of the city,
Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days
 a year and admission free.
 Take a paddle boat ride or an audio tour. 
Located minutes from downtown at  
Lake Shore Drive and Fullerton Parkway. 
The zoo is directly accessible via the CTA bus lines.

 

Chicago area: Amusement Parks

Donley's Wild West Town

Rt 20 and South Union Rd., Union
(815) 923-9000

Recreated wild west town.
Perfect fun for families with children 3-11.
 Features train rides, gold panning,
wild west shows, roping, pony rides
 and much more.

All included in one admission price

 

Six Flags Great America

I-94 at 132 East (Grand Ave.), Gurnee
(847) 249-1776

The most popular family entertainment center
in the Midwest. Divided into historical
themed areas, the park features over
130 rides, shows, attractions,
gift shops and restaurants;
live stage shows and a special
children's area.

Medieval Times Dinner
& Tournament

2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
(847) 843-3900

A two hour tournament with six knights on horseback competing in games of skill, ;combat and jousting, all while you enjoy a four course medieval feast in a climate
controlled 11th century castle.  

  
Operation Paintball
Telephone: (630) 736-9107
 We at OP take great pride in our paintball field. In fact we believe that we have the premier outdoor paintball field in the Chicagoland area, if not the entire Midwest. We have a world class, professionally trained staff ready to make your paintball experience as enjoyable as possible, while always maintaining our perfect safety record. At OP your fun is our business!  12 different playing fields. PLAY PAINTBALL AT OP!
Enchanted Castle Restaurant & Entertainment Center
1103 S. Main St., Lombard
(630)953-7860
Chicagoland's largest indoor family  complex! Q-Zar Laser Tag, RAGE Movie 'n Motion ride, Virtual Speedway, ImaGYMnation Station, Adventure Playland, Indoor Miniature Golf, Bumper Kars, Karaoke and 280 games.  
ESPN Zone
43 E. Ohio St.
(312) 644-3776
Recreated wild west town. Perfect fun for families with children 3-11.
Features train rides, gold panning, wild west shows, roping, pony rides
and much more. All included in one admission price.

Fox River Games
1891 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora
(630) 585-5651
Paintball! The sport with a SPLAT! Armed with high-tech paintguns, your teams will battle on various rugged terrain. Teamwork, leadership and strategy will determine the winner. After a few war stories, laughs and a little clean-up, you will be ready to compete again. Plan an outing for your employees, business associates and friends. 
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway
Woodfield Shopping Center,
Golf Rd. at Rt. 53, Schaumburg
(847) 517-4233
Entertainment complex featuring race car simulators driven by 700 horsepower engines, reaching speeds of 200 mph. Great party venue or team building activity. 12 to 200 people. 
Screenz Digital Universe
2717 N. Clark St.
(773) 348-9300
Chicago's premier multimedia entertainment and information center. Explore the Digital Universe with 45 networked computers.
Surf the Internet, play the hottest games.
WhirlyBall
1880 W. Fullerton Ave.
(773) 486-7777
880 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, 630/932-4800.
The new indoor sport of the '90s! A fast-paced combination of hockey, lacrosse and basketball, played in a high-tech electric bumper car. Unique idea for corporate outings.


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