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Sept 26–Oct 31, 2009-Open Daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Visit our historic family owned working farm. Open daily during October and come out on weekends for a Horse Drawn Hayride, Steam Engine Train Ride, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Fun Play Area, Free Entertainment and Food, Food, Food. Venture through our Haunted Barn. Take home Pumpkins, Gourds, Beautiful Mums, Indian Corn, Honey and Jellies from our gift shop. Free admission, with a small fee for weekend rides. Plan to attend a live Civil War Re-enactment Oct 17 & 18 2009.

• 5465 W. Grand Ave Suite 100
• Gurnee  IL  60031

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Get into the spirit of spring in Lake County, Illinois! Take in a spring event and spend the night. Rates start at just $59 per night. www.lakecounty.org

Ice Meltin' Blues/Long Grove Historic Village/March 27-28, 2010

Easter Carnival & Chocolate Factory Open House/Long Grove Confectionery Company/March 28, 2010

Fiddler on the Roof/Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire/February 17-April 25, 2010

Golden Legacy Exhibit: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books/Lake County Discovery Museum/March 20-August 22, 2010

Jerry Seinfeld/ Genesee Theatre/April 16, 2010

Antique and Garden Fair/Chicago Botanic Gardens/April 15-18, 2010

Antioch's Spring Jewerly & Accessory Craft Faire 2010/Downtown Antioch/May 15, 2010

Six Flags Great America Opens– Gurnee/April 24-October 31, 2010

The 11th Annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival/Long Grove Historic Village/April 30-May 2, 2010

Memorial Day Weekend/Blarney Island/May 21-24, 2010

Cuneo Museum Fine Art Fest/Cuneo Mansion & Gardens/May 29-30, 2010

The Drowsy Chaperon/Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire/ April 28-June 27, 2010

• 400 East Randolph St.
• Chicago  IL  60601

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Atlanta-Barcelona-Budapest-Chicago-Paris-Vienna-Washington DC. Chicago is an amazing city with lots of exciting attractions. Try a tour of Chicago on a Segway! You will personally become a Chicago tourist attraction as you cruise by locations such as: Millennium Park-Adler Planetarium-Buckingham Fountain-Museum Campus- Chicago Lakefront And much more! City Segway Tours is conveniently located at 400 East Randolph Street in downtown Chicago. Three tours daily at 10AM and 2PM ($70 per person) And 6PM ($60 per person). More Information: Check out our website at or Call our friendly staff at 312-819-0186 for more details.

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The FireZone is the first firehouse experience for adults and kids, providing an imaginatively fun look into the world of firefighting.

Our friendly firefighters direct guests through a series of games and activities creating an authentic firefighting experience. Every party/event is structured to provide an educational foundation built upon an exciting hands-on adventure. We specialize in Private Parties, Field Trips, Group Outings, Birthday Parties, Team Building Adventures and more.

We are also the premier source for Chicago Area Fire Truck Engine Rentals for all occasions. Parties, Parades, Picnics, community Events, Festivals & Fairs, Promotions, TV/Movie Rentals and much more.

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GOLF COURSES - Spring is coming and it’s time to start planning your group golf outings at our two outstanding courses. SPRINGBROOK - 630-848-5060 offers a challenging 18-hole experience with mature trees, foliage and meticulously manicured greens and fairways. NAPERBROOK – 630-378-4215 is a fantastic link-style course with rolling hills, ponds and wide fairways.

CENTENNIAL BEACH – 630-848-5000 offers a fun-filled day of swimming and relaxing on a sandy beach. Featuring more than four acres of grass and trees, a shallow-end slide, water play features and an NCAA/USS-approved diving complex, this historic venue is a place the whole family can enjoy. Plan a picnic or a group outing. Enjoy special themed days and much more.

RIVERWALK PADDLEBOATS – 630-848-5000 - Imagine pedaling around an historic quarry near the DuPage River in a 4-passenger paddleboat. This unique and exhilarating experience is available from mid-May through September. For information relating to these fun-filled locations, visit www.napervilleparks.org.

• 1356 Gary Ave.
• Wheaton  IL  60187

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Monarchs! at Cosley Zoo will be held on August 29 from 1:00-2:30pm. Learn about the Monarch’s lifecycle and migration to Mexico. See the butterfly’s different life stages and watch the release of Monarchs!

Cosley Zoo’s Pumpkins Festival runs the month of October. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cornstalks and cider are available to purchase. Special activities are featured each weekend, weather permitting.

Cosley Zoo’s Spooktacular is October 15 from 6-8 pm. Dress in costume and take a stroll through the straw maze, collect candy, meet live animals, carve a pumpkin, play games, enjoy refreshments and make crafts.

Kankakee County Barn Quilt Tour

• 893 W. Station
• Kankakee  IL  60901

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The Fall Gathering Featuring 10 Acre Corn Maize The Kankakee Valley Park District is transforming Splash Valley from a Rip-Roaring Aquatic Park into a 2009 Fall Festival Extravaganza! Featuring a ten acre corn maize, pumpkin patch, hay rides, pedal go-carts, family portraits, and much more! Challenge your group or family to tackle the maize and enjoy a quality team building adventure. Open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm every Saturday and Sunday beginning September 19th and ending October 25th. For those who dare to enter the maize will be Haunted October 10th, 17th, 24th, & 30th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For all the details and group discounts call (815) 939-1311 ext. 921.

• 100 Route 30
• Aurora  Illinois  60504

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Year Round Fun! Whatever the weather or time of year the Sport Zone is ready for your event. For summer fun come visit our 18 Hole Outdoor Miniature Golf Course, take a turn on our Go Karts or Take your best swing at our NEW batting cages. Our Indoor Sports Dome Facility is perfect for Corporate Team Building, Company Events, Private Parties, or any time your want a great location and don't want to worry about Mother Nature throwing you a curve. Indoor Soccer, Golf, Baseball and much more. Come have fun with us. Call today.

• 700 Olson Road
• Union  IL  60180

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Come to the Greatest Railway Museum in the Country. Great Fun for Everyone! At Illinois Railway Museum you will experience Train Rides, Activities for the Children and Adults. Make it an Incredible Family Fun Day. Special Programs are available and can be viewed on our website, your visit will be one to be remembered for many years to come. The mission of the IRM is to demonstrate the vital role railroads have played in the growth of the Chicago area as well as the US through the preservation and operation of railroad and mass transit rolling stock. Visit our website and Come Visit Today!

• 600 E. Grand Ave Navy Pier
• Chicago  IL  60611

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Sail away with Tall Ship Adventures of Chicago! Experience a completely unique sailing adventure aboard Tall Ship Windy on any of our various themed tours including our very popular "Real Pirates of the Inland Seas" tour. Guests become part of the crew and adventure for 60 or 75 minute day sails from Navy Pier. Along with our themed day sails, Tall Ship Windy, as well as our other two ships Red Witch and Crescendo are available for private charters for groups of six to 150. Each ship can be chartered for a variety of maritime events including weddings, parties, corporate functions, tours and educational experiences for groups of all sizes. For more information, call (312) 731-9689 or visit www.ChicagoTallShips.com.

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• Rt. 20 South Union Road
• Union  IL  60180
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• Phone: 815-923-9000
• Fax: 815-923-2253

Looking for a Unique, Funtastic Place for you Group Outings? Donley's Wild West Town and Museum is a one of a kind destination full of excitement, fun and delicious food! You will be magically taken back to the Old West as you explore the museum with genuine Cowboy memorabilia, Gold Mining equipment and much more. Stroll down Old West Town Streets and peer through the windows and view what life was like back then. Then off you go to experience the Wild West yourself… Pan for Gold, enjoy a "Live" Wild West Show, take Roping Lessons, throw Tomahawks, and try your hand at Huck Finns Slingshots, the Archery Range and lots more. The fun never ends and the food is outstanding. Call our friendly staff and we will make all of the arrangements for your special day! Ask about our "Special Group Rates" for Corporate Outings, Park Districts, Day Care Centers, Scouts, Seniors, Organizations, Family Reunions or Any Group looking for a fantastic experience!

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• 711 North Main Street
• Rockford  IL  61103
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• Phone: 815-963-6769
• Fax: 815-968-0164

For Family Fun that will create lasting memories visit the amazing Discovery Center Museum. Discovery Center is ranked the #4 children’s museum in the nation by Child magazine. You will experience over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Try all the experiments and be amazed how science works with and for us. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore the one-of-a-kind Rock River Discovery Park, a giant multi-level science park with a hands-on twist! It's an experience you will never forget. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits, special events and programs throughout the year. For up-to-date information, check out "What's Happening" on our website.

• 10100 Jelly Belly Lane
• Pleasant Prairie  WI 

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Our candy is special, and we love to show people how we make it. Did you know we make over 100 different candies? Tours in our Wisconsin warehouse take visitors on a train ride of sweet discovery. Close to Chicago and a whole lot of fun. Did we mention you get Free Candy!

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If you're looking for fun things to do in Chicago, try a guided Segway tour! Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours gives you fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions: Navy Pier, the Museum Campus, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Lakefront Festivals, Millennium Park, Grant Park, the "Bean", and more! Sightseeing on a Segway is fun, unique, and filled with excitement! Explore Chicago by day or night with our friendly, professional tour guides. Whether you're a businessperson in town for a few days, a suburban family looking for a short getaway into the City, or a native of Chi-town, come join us and other fun-loving adventurers on a Chicago tour to remember!

• 16849 S. Cedar Rd.
• Homer Glen  IL  60491

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Imagine being plunked into a field of cornstalks towering 10 feet high! Everywhere you turn, it's a sea of green & gold and downright corn-fusing! Enjoy a petting zoo, hayrides, cornfield bouncer, huge corn pit, tryke track & giant straw bale playgound. Open Sept. 27 - Oct. 30, 11am - 7pm. Small maze for children, large maze for the adventurous! All farm fun- no ghouls, ghosts or goblins.