The Morton Arboretum : 1,500 acres of walking paths among lakes and trees of all variety.
Oakbrook Center Mall : Oakbrook Center Mall features upscale shopping, top ranked restaurants & first rate movie theaters all just a short walk away.
Brookfield Zoo : Visitors can tour Brookfield Zoo via motorized safari rides from late spring through early fall. Open daily from 10AM - 4:30PM. 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield; (708) 485-2200.
Chicago : The city of Chicago is an attraction in itself. The best way to get to know the city is to walk the streets, listen to its citizens, browse the stores and try native foods. When it comes to open air sculptures, Chicago is #1! The Loop/downtown area has it all; world-class shopping, museums, libraries, symphony, opera, theaters and the financial district. Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau; McCormick Place on the Lake, 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616; (312) 567-8500.
Drury Lane Theater : Don't miss this first-class live production theater featuring Broadway classics. - 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace; (630) 530-8300.
Oak Brook Polo Club : Located just a mile away, the Oak Brook Polo Club features international tournaments six months out of the year.
Museum of Science and Industry : Thousands of exhibits demonstrate scientific principles, technical advances and industrial applications at the Museum of Science and Industry. Designed specifically for visitor participation, the museum offers an opportunity for involvement in a learning experience. Don't miss the Henry Crown Space Center and Omnimax Theater. 57th Street at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago; (312) 684-1414.
Shedd Aquarium : The world's largest indoor aquarium offers more than 6,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species from all over the world. Walk along the Oceanarium's Pacific Northwest Coastal Trail and see Beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters and seals. Watch a diver hand-feed sea turtles, eels and tropical fish in a re-creation of a Caribbean coral reef. 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago; (312) 939-2438.