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Welcome to Greater Woodfield

The 12 communities that form the Greater Woodfield region of

Northwest Suburban Chicago truly have established themselves as a

bright, new Destination for Leisure Travel, Meetings & Conventions, and

Tour Groups - “Chicago’s City in the Suburbs.”

Hotels, from luxury to budget; restaurants, from fine dining to Chicago

Style Pizza; attractions, from Arlington Park Racetrack and Medieval Times

to the fabulous Lynfred Winery; and the finest shopping in the five-state

region.

And we’re not finished yet! 2006 will be a banner year for us with our

new Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center coming on

line in July and the super Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates sched-

uled to be up and running in October.

The Convention Center, at 100,000 square feet, plus a 28,000 square

foot ballroom, and a 500-room luxury Renaissance hotel will be a land-

mark complex establishing a physical presence that will be an icon for

our region in addition to its ability to offer new services and amenities.

Likewise, the Sears Centre Arena with 11,000 seats for three profession-

al sports teams, a private club and 43 luxury suites, also will be “concert

central” and host such outstanding entertainment offerings as circuses

and ice shows.

This complex also will include a 100,000-square foot, indoor/outdoor

waterpark, an outdoor, summertime concert venue, and a huge new

Cabela’s outdoor store that will be a tourism attraction in itself.

Add these major attractions to a list that already includes the

Woodfield Mall and IKEA, Alexian Field for outstanding minor league

baseball, and the Streets of Woodfield entertainment, dining and shop-

ping complex, and you have a veritable “Who’s Who” of things to do in

Greater Woodfield.

And, you’ll find it all in this Visitors Guide, sectioned to assist you with

your planning. Take a look at the attractions, family fun, nightlife and the-

aters, and sports sections for more things to do. And check the dining

and hotel sections for suggestions on where to dine, and for hotel

accommodations just right for you.

Special events happen almost every weekend in Greater Woodfield,

and our Calendar of Events and handy maps guide you to the places

you want to be.

For the latest updates, check our website, www.visitgw.com, and sign

up for an e-newsletter, or to find out about our very valuable free dis-

count coupon book.

This is a milestone year for us in

Greater Woodfield. We wel-

come you and hope you will

join us, return again, and

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Attractions, Theater & Entertainment Dining & Nightlife

Greater Woodfield is the home to a thriving arts com- mole, these are just some of the attractions at GameWorks.
munity. Discover art festivals, art walks and an array of Watch the “big game” at their fabulous sports bar and join a
special activities. Piece together your perfect weekend. few friends for a bite to eat. GameWorks is open during the day
Our amazing array of entertainment options will solve for family fun and offers a Family Pass.
your amusement dilemma.
Ready to try your hand at a pinball game or other games of
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington skill? Then Dave & Buster’s brings the excitement of the Midway
Heights is the second home of Second City Improvisational indoors to enjoy any season of the year. It’s a great place for
lunch or dinner.
Group along with plays, cabaret
performers, children’s theater and Enjoy one of the many water parks available in the area such
more. The Prairie Center for the as Rainbow Falls, Seascape Aquatic Center and the Itasca
Arts in Schaumburg offers the Water Park with a Caribbean theme. For chillier days, the indoor
annual Storytelling Festival which WaterWorks is open year round.
brings nationally renowned artists
together to celebrate this art Walking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are
form. Harper College Performing just a few of the outdoor activities available at the forest pre-
Arts Center is the quintessential serves and nature centers. Learn about our heritage at local
home to music, dance and a vari- museums, or immerse yourself in Native American culture at the
ety of performances. American Indian Center.
Spend one “knight” at Medieval Times Dinner and
Tournament. Experience a medieval feast and awesome joust. DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Be a guest at Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding or the Roaring Twenties
production of Tommy Gun’s Garage. You’ll never be puzzled where to eat. From comfort
Opera in Focus delights both young and young-at-heart audi- food to haute cuisine, these favorite restaurant destina-
ences with selected arias from famous operas performed by tions sizzle and are ready to please the hungriest visitors.
elegantly dressed puppets. The nightlife completes the picture. So call your friends,
A day at Arlington Park, one of hit the clubs and dance the night away.
America’s premier racetracks, is the
only way to enjoy the “sport of With so many choices, it may be necessary to visit us several
kings” with spirited Thoroughbreds times a year just to experience all our fine restaurants. You can’t
vying for high stake rewards. go wrong with Italian choices from Maggiano’s or Biaggi’s to a
Genteel ladies in beautiful hats, slice of deep dish pizza from Uno’s or Gino’s East. El Meson is a
owners talking to jockeys in the pad- touch of old Mexico. Our Brazilian steakhouses Sal & Carvao
dock area, the view from the Million along with Texas de Brazil Churrascaria serve up succulent
Room high atop the grandstand meats right at your table. Longing for the Emerald Isle? We’ve
and the play area with a petting got the solution with a trip to Peggy Kinnane’s for some corned
zoo for the families all add to the ambiance of the experience. beef or Finn McCool’s for a pint of dark ale. The legendary
Plan an afternoon touring Valentino Vineyards and Winery. Morton’s Steakhouse is waiting to show off its platter of prime
Reserve a unique tour and tasting or a Friday evening dinner
paired with superb wines. Or gather together for a few mellow steaks and chops. Not to
hours at Lynfred Winery, the oldest and largest winery in Illinois. be outdone are Don
Producing over 50 varietals and 25,000 cases of wine per year, Shula’s, Delaney &
this winery offers tasting and tours along with an annual Pig Murphy, Emmett’s and
Roast and Oktoberfest in September. Prairie Rock. For a fresh
Start your engines at Chicago catch from the sea, noth-
Indoor Racing, a “wanna-be” race- ing beats Bob Chinn’s,
car driver’s dream. Trained personnel Shaw’s Crabhouse or
give you a “crash course” in safety Dover Straits. A culinary
then away you speed through the treat for a special occa-
course. Viewing windows, a restau- sion is LeTiti de Paris.
rant, and game area overlook the
track. Let the games begin at
Shoot hoops, fly down a simulated some of the liveliest sports
roadway on a motorcycle, steady the crane as the claw picks bars including Arlington Trackside, Champps, Hooters, Fox and
up a wanted prize, or relish taking on the pop-up antics of the Hound Smokehouses, Alumni Club, Chandlers and Moretti’s.
Dance and catch up with friends at The Bamboo Room, Durty
Nellies, The Living Room or Cristal. Or unwind with smooth music
at the Barn of Barrington or Chicago Prime.

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Shopping Hotels

You’re never puzzled where to go when you shop Greater Next stop, Streets of Woodfield with Dick’s Sporting Goods
Woodfield. Major department stores, retail outlets, Store, Carson Pirie Scott, ASHA SalonSpa, Chicago Comedy
upscale boutiques, restaurants, and spas fit perfectly for a Company, Maggiano’s and Shaw’s Crabhouse.
true picture of fun.
Ready to bargain hunt?
Let your shopping day start at one of the many retail centers It’s off to Prime Outlets of
in the area or discover one of the charming villages that make Huntley. With more than 40
Greater Woodfield the quintessential retail destination of the brand name outlet stores,
Midwest. choose from selections that
are discounted. This mall is
Gigantic Woodfield Mall is home to many of the country’s top located along Interstate 90,
retailers, along with dozens of new concepts and specialty 15 miles west of the Greater
shops that can’t be found anywhere else in the Midwest. Woodfield area.
Merchants range from the unique – fine art and jewelry dealers,
cutting-edge clothiers for men, women, teens and children, and Goebbert’s Pumpkin
home furnishing emporiums – to nationally-recognized depart- Farm and Garden Center is
ment stores: JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Nordstrom and open April 1 to October 31
and is a perfect place to
Sears. Notable newcomers stop for garden fresh veg-
include clothing retailers etables and flowers. In
Buckle, Jimmy’Z, Forth and October, visit the Fall
Towne, French Connection, Festival featuring a corn
NikeWomen, and BEBE maze, camel rides, haunted
Sport, jewelers JB Robinson house and gift store.
and Tiffany’s IRIDESSE, plus
Aldo Accessories, Sony Stop at the end of a busy day for a little pampering at Spa
Style, C.O. Bigelow, and Martinique. For the fellows, Habana Cigar House has just the
Lindt Chocolate Shop. label you’re looking for.

From burgers and fries to HOTELS
the freshest seafood, steaks
and salads, dining at Woodfield is a gastronomic delight. Many Experience a little piece of heaven. Comfy rooms;
restaurants offer sit-down service including Todai Seafood Buffet, exceptional amenities; friendly services; splashy pools
a Japanese all-you-can-eat seafood house, The Cheesecake and exercise rooms describe just a few of the things
Factory, home to 30-plus cheesecake varieties, Asian noodle Greater Woodfield has to offer in hotel accommodations.
shop Stir Crazy Café, hamburger champion Red Robin, kid Make your next weekend an unforgettable getaway in
favorite Rainforest Café, the salad-lover paradise of Ruby Greater Woodfield... "Chicago's City in the Suburbs!"
Tuesday, and don’t miss the newest restaurants P.F. Chang’s
China Bistro and Texas de Brazil. Come for a day… stay for a week. Whether it’s a room for
During Woodfield’s Holiday Season, have a photo taken with two with a view or a suite for a family of four, you’ll find lodging
Santa Claus under Chicagoland’s tallest holiday tree flanked by accommodations for the perfect getaway from full service to
topiaries of Illinois landmarks, budget when you stay in the Greater Woodfield area.
including Wrigley Field and
the Sears Tower. To virtually Get pampered with turndown service, a trip to the spa and
browse Woodfield Mall, visit an elegant dinner.
www.shopwoodfield.com.
Clang, clang, clang went Get down to business with high-speed wireless internet
the trolley as it travels from access, catered lunches and private meeting rooms. Or get the
Woodfield to IKEA, a Swedish kids down to the pool, watch a movie in the room and in the
home goods store that stocks evening, take everyone to a jousting match at Medieval Times.
thousands of items from votive
holders to rooms full of home Greater Woodfield boasts fabulous hotels near world-class
furnishings. Break for lunch shopping, theaters, sporting facilities, outstanding restaurants &
and enjoy soup, meatballs attractions, O’Hare Airport, Chicago and everyplace in
and children’s meals. IKEA between.
also offers a kid’s play center
while you shop. Take advantage of all the wonderful hotel packages for
family fun, romance, girlfriends, sports and of course, shopping!
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Sports & Recreation Communities & Events

Sport your best game gear and get a piece of the Greater Woodfield: 12 suburban communities northwest
action. Enjoy a day in the grandstands at Arlington Park. and west of downtown Chicago. Each has a rich history
Catch Chicago Wolves Hockey players as they crush ice and special events to make it unique.
against their opponents. The family will love an outing to
Alexian Field to see the Schaumburg Flyers play ball. VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, 60005
From the Running 847-368-5000 • www.vah.com
of the Roses at the
Kentucky Derby in VILLAGE OF BLOOMINGDALE
May, through the 201 S. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, 60108
end of the season in 630-893-7000 • www.vil.bloomingdale.il.us
September, a sure
bet is a day of ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Thoroughbreds 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village, 60007
thundering on the 847-439-3900 • www.elkgrove.com
track at beautiful
Arlington Park. VILLAGE OF HANOVER PARK
Fridays offer late 2121 Lake St., Hanover Park, 60133
starts and live music 630-372-4200 • www.hanoverparkillinois.org
while Sundays are
family day. VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES
1900 Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates, 60195
Attend a Chicago 847-882-9100 • www.hoffmanestates.org
Wolves practice at
the Hoffman Estates VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Park District 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, 60056
Community Center 847-392-6000 • www.mountprospect.org
or lace up a pair of
ice skates and take VILLAGE OF PALATINE
to the ice yourself! 200 E. Wood St., Palatine, 60067
Nelson Complex or 847-358-7500 • www.palatine.il.us
West Meadows Ice
Arena also rent skates for a fun afternoon. CITY OF ROLLING MEADOWS
3600 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, 60008
Indian Lakes is one of the most challenging golf courses in the 847-394-8500 • www.cityrm.org
area. Play 18 holes at Schaumburg Golf Course, Chevy Chase
Country Club, Bloomingdale, Arlington Lakes, or Poplar Creek VILLAGE OF ROSELLE
Country Clubs. For a quick nine, consider Nickol Knoll, Salt 31 S. Prospect, Roselle, 60172
Creek, Streamwood Oaks or Walnut Green. 630-980-2000 • www.roselle.il.us

Consider a game of tennis or a fast paced game of VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
raquetball at Forestview Raquet & Fitness Club or Schaumburg 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, 60193
Tennis Plus. 847-895-4500 • www.villageofschaumburg.com

VILLAGE OF STREAMWOOD
301 E. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, 60107
630-837-0200 • www.streamwood.org

CITY OF WOOD DALE
404 N. Wood Dale, Wood Dale, 60191
630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com

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