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Fun Places in the Chicago Suburbs🌅

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I'm always looking for exciting and different things to do since I live outside the city. I love delicious resturants & treats, exploring nature, and of course escape rooms (that I'm not very good at!)
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Food🍩

 
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Amazing fondue! Their dessert fondue is my absolute favorite and comes with a variety of food to dip in delicious chocolate.
The Melting Pot
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Don't let the website fool you, this place has the best atmosphere and incredible pizza & drinks!
Lolas Pizza & Tiki Bar
 
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So many tasty flavors and toppings!
Cinnaholic
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Mouthwatering crepes drenched in delicious toppings!
Melt n Dip
 
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Donut and ice cream flights?!?! A dream come true
Triple Scoop'd Ice Cream
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Sweet edible cookie dough without the salmonella scare
Cookie Dough Creations
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Out of this world shakes that will probably give you a stomachache but that's okay they're worth it
JoJo's Shake Bar
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Cool aviation theme!
Pilot Pete's
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Escape Rooms

I'm a lil stupid so I need clues every five seconds but these escape rooms are so fun with friends!

 
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Hands down the BEST escape room! The Lockbuster one is my favorite!
60 to Escape
 
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Great if you love spooky escape rooms! Be prepared to crawl if you do the shed one😂
Mastermind
 
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The Crazy-Ex escape room is a blast! This one is super interactive; touch alone will unlock something else!
Break Escape
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Activities

 
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So detailed and fun to explore!
LegoLand Discovery Center
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Huge place and so many cool animals to see!
Brookfield Zoo
 
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Who doesn't love getting wine drunk and painting
Tipsy Paint
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Great food and hot knights throw roses at you
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
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Malls

 
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A huge variety of stores and restaurants!
Woodfield
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Massive outdoor mall that's beautifully designed!
Oakbrook Center
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EVERYTHING you could want here
Gurnee Mills
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Abandoned mall that's cool as hell
Golf Mill
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They have bouncy castles in this mall
Yorktown Center
 
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Lots of cool stores and decor!
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
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Not as crowded as Woodfield
Hawthorn
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This place is gorgeous!
Old Orchard
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The vibes are immaculate
Deer Park Town Center

Nature🌸

 
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So relaxing and beautiful, especially in fall when all the leaves change color
Cantigny
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Amazing views, and they also have pretty sculptures!
The Morton Arboretum
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The BEST. Wear comfy shoes because this place is huge!
Chicago Botanic Garden
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A prime destination for water exploration!
Skokie Lagoons
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The trails through the trees are phenomenal here
Busse Woods
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