Recreational Things to Do Near O'hare International Airport

Many of the 64 million people who travel through O'hare International Airport yearly race out of the terminal in a hurry to make the 25 minute drive to downtown Chicago. However, commuters who explore the region enclosing the airport will discover that the area actually boasts an astounding number of green urban spaces & family friendly attractions. 

Spare time activities:

Just 8 miles from O'hare, Brunswick Zone boasts 48 bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables and an arcade. While the snack bar caters pizza, the lounge provides 7 flat-screen TVs. The bowling alley also encompasses a pro store & party rooms. One time a week, cosmetic bowling lets guests to play amidst glow-in-the-dark lanes & flashy lights.

Nature:

Based 5 miles east of O'hare, Schiller Woods sits upon 8,000 acres of land. The forested area boasts dense woodlands, wetlands, and open prairies. A pond & the 150 mile long Des Plaines River cut through the region, providing waterfront hiking trails. Wildlife dominates the woods, including geese, deer and ducks. 

Theater:

The Rosemont Theatre is less than 10 minutes drive from the airport. The 4,400-seat theatre stages pro productions, encompassing stand-up comedians, Broadway shows, dance shows and famous musical acts. The theatre is inside walking distance to a wide range of well-known restaurants and hotels. 

Just 4 miles from the airport, Rosemont 18 provides an interesting moving watching experience. Inside the theatre’s main auditoriums, the venue provides Premier VIP screening booked for guests 21 & over. Tickets include free popcorn & valet parking. Visitors may also order hot food and cocktails, including pizza, burger and quesadillas, off the Bogart Express menu. 

Arenas:

Less than ten minutes drive from the airport, Allstate Arena encompasses 48 lavish boxes & seats for more than 18,500 viewers, making it Chicago’s biggest indoor amusement venue. Resident sports teams include the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, arena football’s Chicago Rush and DePaul University’s men’s basketball team. Also the facility hosts premier musical acts, the circus and ice skating shows all through the year. 

Franklin Park Ice Arena provides a wide range of services, including youth hockey, figure skating and adult hockey programs. Also the arena boasts public skate sessions. The facility hosts a balanced skating crew, speed skating club, skating competitions and hockey tournaments also.

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