AROUND TOWN - FUN STUFF
CHICAGO
Eli's Cheesecake World
6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive., Chicago
Cheesecake lovers can experience Eli's through different tour packages. For safety reasons, everyone must wear rubber-soled, low-heeled, closed-toe shoes. Sandals, cameras and camcorders are not allowed.
FOX RIVER GROVE
Windy City Baloonport
100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove
Hot air balloon rides from an hour to an hour and a half for up to 12 people. Juice, water, champagne and snacks after the flight. If some family members don’t want to fly, they can watch from inside a van that follows the balloon. Plan on at least a three-hour excursion.
BROOKFIELD
Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st St., Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo, managed by the Chicago Zoological Society, is open every day of the year! You'll never run out of things to do at Brookfield Zoo, but you may have trouble figuring out what to do first. Animals, animals and more animals...Visit the Lions, Tigers, Bears—and many, many more.
HOMEWOOD
Dolphin Lake Park & Pool
183rd Street & Gov's Highway
Pool and Clubhouse, Fishing and Meeting Rooms
eXtreme scene skate park
18350 Harwood Ave.
Skateboard & In-Line Skating Area
Lions Club Park & Pool
1041 Ridge Rd.
ADA Accessible, Pool & Waterslide, Ballfield, Concessions, Tennis & Playfield