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ON THE EDGE OVER 100 PLACES TO SATISFY YOUR INNER FOODIE SITES THAT WILL EXCITE YOU. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELK GROVE VILLAGE ITASCA ROLLING MEADOWS ROSELLE SCHAUMBURG STREAMWOOD WOOD DALE OFFICIAL 2015 VISITORS GUIDE TABLE OF HELLO CONTENTS Welcome to Chicago Northwest, EXPLORE comprised of the vibrant and VISITOR SERVICES 02 sophisticated communities located LIVE on the edge of Chicago and O’Hare OUR COMMUNITIES 06 International Airport. SITES ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT 14 We invite you to indulge yourself in everything STAY our region has to offer including affordable ACCOMMODATIONS 20 shopping and dining, fantastic modern MAP accommodations, and family-friendly COMMUNITY AND AREA MAP 30 attractions. SHOP MALLS AND BOUTIQUES 32 You will find it simple to enjoy Chicago Northwest with our ease of highway access, SPORTS direct Metra connections to Chicago and free SPORTING AREAS AND COMPLEXES 34 parking everywhere. DINE RESTAURANTS AND BARS 40 Be part of the Chicago Northwest PLAN experience by visiting our interactive site SERVICE PROVIDERS 58 ChicagoNorthwest.com from any of your devices. STAFF We would love to assist you, stop by and say Dave Parulo Christina LoBianco hello at our Visitor Center: President Assistant Editor / Sales & Marketing Coordinator Lynda Claytor Christina Mitchell Vice President Partnership Manager Meet Chicago Northwest Visitor Center Tom Dahlquist Bren Zuschlag 1375 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 120 Senior Account Executive Destination Services Manager Schaumburg, IL 60173 Melinda Garritano, CSEE Anne Zavis, CPA Senior Account Executive Accountant 847-490-1010 Heather Larson, CMP Alyssa Ullo Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Director of Destination Sales Editor / Marketing Manager Kim Leva We look forward to meeting you! Account Executive Meet Chicago Northwest produced the 2015 Visitor Guide using certified and partially recycled content paper, helping to promote responsible forest management, reduce waste and preserve natural All our best, resources for generations of future travelers. Dave Parulo, President Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information retrieval system known or hereafter invented, without written permission from the publisher. Meet Chicago Northwest is not responsible for any errors or omissions that might occur. The listings and advertisements in this publication do not imply any endoresement by Meet Chicago Northwest. MCNW is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C., 20036. 110M / 06/15 CHICAGONORTHWEST.COM | 800-847-4849 | 1 FUN FACTS MEET CHICAGO NORTHWEST VISITOR CENTER The American Indian Center, Inc. Southwest corner of Meacham & Woodfield Rds. holds its 62nd Powwow at Busse located in the Woodfield Financial Center. 1375. E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 120, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Woods in September to help all 800-847-4849; 847-490-1010 // ChicagoNorthwest.com Indians come together and celebrate their heritage through Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, closed holidays. food, dance, and cultural events. We offer brochures, maps, coupons and personal assistance. JOIN OUR SOCIAL COMMUNITY Facebook.com/chicagonw Twitter.com/chicagonw YouTube.com/chicagonw1 pinterestcom/chicagonw Instagram.com/meetchicagonw Search Meet Chicago Northwest CHICAGOLAND’S AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Spring: 49 degrees Fahrenheit / 9 Celsius Summer: 74 degrees Fahrenheit / 23 Celsius Fall: 53 degrees Fahrenheit / 11 Celsius Winter: 22 degrees Fahrenheit / -5 Celsius Weather Line: 815-834-0675 Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST) Standard Gratuity: 15-20% EXPLORE Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 MILES BETWEEN CHICAGO NORTHWEST REGION AND… Miles Kilometers (Downtown) With a variety of exceptional CHICAGO 30 48 restaurants, spectacular shopping, O’HARE International Airport 10 16 inviting hotels and exciting attractions—a lifetime of memories is MIDWAY AIRPORT 30 48 guaranteed. ROCKFORD 64 103 Whether you are looking to have fun with the whole family, or getaway and relax with a special SPRINGFIELD 173 278 someone, we guarantee you will fall in love with our welcoming and vibrant communities. MILWAUKEE, WI 87 140 Want to visit downtown during your stay? ST. LOUIS, MO 294 470 Chicago is only a short drive away, and always accessible via taxi or Metra rail. DETROIT, MI 293 468 2 | MEET CHICAGO NORTHWEST EXPLORE MEET CHICAGO NORTHWEST VISITOR CENTER CHICAGO VISITOR SERVICES MAJOR AIRPORTS TROLLEY STOPS & HOURS Southwest corner of Meacham & Woodfield Rds. 1. Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center located in the Woodfield Financial Center. Choose Chicago Midway Airport choosechicago.com flychicago.com 2. Roosevelt University *Flag down driver on McConnor Parkway 1375. E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 120, Schaumburg, IL 60173 3. IKEA 800-847-4849; 847-490-1010 // ChicagoNorthwest.com 4. Marshalls 5. Mall Entrance (lower level) between JC Penney & Nordstrom Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, closed holidays. TRAVEL TIP: The Chicagoland Region O’Hare International Aiport 6. Dick’s Sporting Goods flychicago.com 7. Carson Pirie Scott We offer brochures, maps, coupons and personal assistance. has an 11-digit dialing system for phone calls. No matter where you are dialing 8. AMC/Loews Theatres to/from, you must dial a 1 + Area Code + 9. Pace Northwest Transportation Center (NWTC) Phone Number to complete a call. TRAVEL TIP: To ensure you make your Trolley Hours January 2 - May 24, 2015 scheduled flight, it is suggested that all domestic and international passengers arrive at the airport Friday 12pm - 9pm - Every 30 minutes at least 2 hours prior to flight departure. Many Saturday 10am - 9pm - Every 20 minutes hotels offer “Park & Fly” packages which include Sunday 11am - 6pm - Every 30 minutes Chicago Cultural Center parking at the hotel (avoiding airport parking 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago 60601 fees), an overnight stay, and a shuttle to get you to Memorial Day - September 1, 2015: the airport on-time and stress-free. Visit Monday - Friday 12pm - 9pm - Every 30 minutes Visit choosechicago.com for current visitor center hours. chicagonorthwest.com for available packages. Saturday 10am - 9pm - Every 20 minutes Sunday 11am - 6pm - Every 30 minutes Macy’s on State Street (lower level) September 2 - November 26, 2015: 111 N. State St., Chicago 60611 Friday 12pm - 9pm - Every 28-34 minutes REGIONAL AIRPORTS Saturday 10am - 9pm - Every 20-25 minutes Visit choosechicago.com for current visitor center hours. Sunday 11am - 6pm - Every 28-34 minutes Chicago Executive Airport November 27 - January 1, 2016: Monday - Friday 12pm - 9pm - Every 20 minutes Millennium Park Welcome Center 847-537-2580 // chiexec.com Saturday 10am - 9pm - Every 15-20 minutes 312-742-1168 Sunday 11am - 6pm - Every 20 minutes 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago 60602 Schaumburg Regional Airport There is no service on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Located in the Northwest Exelon Pavilion. Visit 847-895-0315 // villageofschaumburg.com or Christmas Day. Trolley service ends at 6 p.m. on millenniumpark.org for current visitor center hours. 905 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg 60193 Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. 8 miles west of O’hare International Airport. STATE TOURISM INFORMATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TROLLEY SYSTEM Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) Amtrak 800-2CONNECT // enjoyillinois.com 800-872-7245 // amtrak.com Free Schaumburg Woodfield Trolley Long distance train transportation (Union Station). 847-923-3880 // villageofschaumburg.com MILES BETWEEN CHICAGO NORTHWEST REGION AND… TRAVEL INFORMATION 1 N Metra/RTA W E 312-836-7000 or 312-322-6777 // metrarail.com or rtachicago.com Pre-recorded Road Conditions Jane Addams S 800-TOLLFYI (865-5394) // gettingaroundillinois.com Public transportation information and schedules. IKEA Transportation to downtown Chicago by rail and bus 3 (Ogilivie Transportation Center & Union Station). Use goroo.com to plan your entire travel itinerary to/from Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 2 Pky 2 nnor downtown Chicago. * McCo 866-289-9673 // tsa.gov Blvd Meacham Rd lt eve 4 s o Ro Metra Rail Train – Milwaukee West Line TRAVEL TIP: Illinois has a state-wide 53 ban on smoking in public places including metrarail.com Golf Rd bars, restaurants, public buildings and Serves the communities of Schaumburg, Roselle, Itasca & workplaces. There are some exceptions Perimeter Dr Wood Dale. Arrives/Departs from Union Station, Chicago. including retail tobacco shops and some hotel rooms. Visit smoke-free.illinois.gov American Ln for more information. Metra Rail Train – Union Pacific Northwest Line Travel tips, permitted & prohibited airline items. 5 metrarail.com r D 290 a z la Serves Arlington International Racecourse & Arlington P Tune into AM 800 within Meacham Rd TRAVEL TIP: Heights. Arrives/Departs from Ogilvie Transportation 2.5 miles of the airport for parking availability. Center, Chicago. Rd Martingale 6 9 7 Streets of WoodField TRAVEL TIP: Paid parking is available Mall Dr Mall Kimberly Dr 8 at all Metra stations. Check metrarail.com for locations and costs. Higg Trolley ins Rd Route CHICAGONORTHWEST.COM | 800-847-4849 | 3 Pace TRANSPORTATION MEDICAL CARE – WALK-IN 847-364-7223 // pacebus.com TREATMENT CENTERS Suburban bus transportation. Transportation to popular Alexian Brothers Medical Group-Immediate Care attractions and special events. TRAVEL TIP: When