Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee - Illinois:  Travelers to the Chicago area have a variety of attractions from which they can choose. The great thing about Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor is that you can always count on the parks to deliver a good time for everyone in the family.  Great America is known for its incredible thrill rides. It has some of the best roller coasters in the nation, and is the perfect place for the thrill seeker to get their fill. Some of the most popular thrill rides include The Dark Knight Coaster, Superman: Ultimate Flight, and Iron Wolf, the world's tallest, fastest, stand-up looping roller coaster. Other great coasters include Demon and the wooden coaster American Eagle.

Woodstock Events, Woodstock - Illinois:  With a population of under 20,000 this Illinois community hosts a number of exciting opportunities for entertainment and historic rememberances.  The Woodstock Opera House is a classic example of Victorian construction with it's interior stencils setting of a fabulous background for the concerts held there now and in the past.  Built in 1889 the theater has run continuously since it opened, quite a statement for any theater!

Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago - Illinois:  This museum in Chicago, Illinois is America's oldest "hands-on" museum. The Museum's exhibits focus on the advancement of science and technology through history. The museum has three floors, covering a total of 350,000 sq ft or 32,520 sq m. It has more than 800 exhibits and over 2,000 interactive units.

Chicago Children's Museum:  A trip to Chicago with the family is not complete withuot a visit to the Chicago Children's Museum.  The museum's primary audience is children up through the fifth grade including their families, along with the school and community groups that support and influence children's growth and development. Fifteen permanent exhibits and programming spaces provide innovative learning experiences for children.

Willis (Sears) Tower:  Once the world's tallest building (now edged out by another in Malaysia, however, plans to add an extra 22 feet to one of its twin broacast antennas may put the Tower back in the lead), the 110-story Willis Tower continues to impress with its steel frame covered in black aluminum and bronze-tinted glass. On clear days, you can see Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin from the 103rd floor Skydeck open 365 days.