Things to Do in West Chicago
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Studio Movie Grill
- Wheaton
A wide selection of new releases and cult classics are projected on towering screens as viewers watch from leather recliners and tables
Piccadilly Circus Orlando
- Multiple Locations
Exotic animals, death-defying stunts, and chortle-inducing clowns roll into town for a 90-minute family-friendly spectacle
Score 18 Indoor Golf
- Naperville
Golfers step into simulators, choosing from more than 94 world-famous courses and receiving instant feedback on shots with useful statistics
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
FunFlatables
- Multiple Locations
Indoor playgrounds house colorful, air-filled obstacle courses, slides, and bounce castles
Rocket Ice Arena
- Bolingbrook
Skaters of all levels hone their moves during open skates while supporters cheer them on from lodge with fireplace, free WiFi & café
Xtreme Trampolines
- Multiple Locations
Supervised kids and adults bounce off commercial-grade trampolines lining floors and walls or try their hand at trampoline dodge ball
The Perfect Swing
- Darien
A more than 60,000 sq. ft. facility houses automated pitching machines that hurl baseballs and softballs at adjustable speeds of 35–70 mph
Little Monkey Bizness Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Indoor space grants kids the chance to expend energy; weekday party for up to 12 kids lets parents kick back at coffee bar with free WiFi
Western Acres Golf Course
- Downers Grove
Unfurled across 3,051 yards, this par 35 nine-hole course incorporates linear bluegrass fairways, three ponds, & numerous sand traps.
Game Pazzo
- Downers Grove
Video gaming enclave pairs consoles such as Wii, Xbox with Kinect, and PS3 with leather seats, pizza and wings, and 70 HD screens
O’Hare Paintball Park
- Bensenville
25,000 sq. ft. indoor-paintball arena; speedball obstacles and inflatable bunkers
Village of Bensenville
- Bensenville
Guests grab buckets of popcorn and large sodas before heading into intimate twin theaters to view recent releases screening twice daily
Michael Camastro Golf Academy
- Multiple Locations
PGA teaching pro and his staff of aces groom untidy swings in private lessons with video swing analysis
Platinum Dance Academy West Chicago
- West Chicago
Instructors lead fitness classes designed to strengthen cores and burn fat inside a spacious dance studio
Learn Scuba Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Exploratory dives for beginners led by dive expert Captain Bob
Wines for Humanity Detroit
- Elk Grove Village
Professional wine adviser teaches guests to discern distinctive notes in seven exclusive vintages and pair them with appropriate dishes
The Hub at Berens Park
- Elmhurst
Hot dogs replenish guests after a game of 18-hole mini-golf and a stint hitting softballs or baseballs at speeds ranging from 40–80 mph
Riedy’s Tee Time
- Lisle
50 mats give players ample space to practice all aspects of their golf game, with lights keeping balls launching well past sunset
Wilderness Falls
- Bolingbrook
Two mini-golf courses feature rugged obstacles and a 35-foot waterfall; kids’ party also includes arcade tokens and food
Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville
- Romeoville
Guests lace up rented skates and take to the ice during public-skating sessions held in this three-rink facility
Fox River Pilates Center
- Geneva
Views of the Fox River pour into a state-of-the-art Pilates studio that combines fun yet meaningful classes with earthy decor
Wheaton Barbell & Fitness
- Wheaton
Functional-movement exercises with a lifting regimen designed around barbells, kettlebells, and found objects
Hollywood Palms Cinemas
- Glacier Park
Wait staff fetches cocktails, pizza & sandwiches for audiences watching first-run blockbusters from leather executive chairs.
Initial TKD Martial Arts
- Batavia
Children & adults learn traditional tae kwon do in a family-oriented atmosphere that nourishes self-confidence & discipline.
The Comedy Shrine Theater
- Aurora
Patterned after ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this late-night show cycles through short-form scenes aimed at an adults-only audience
Just Kidding Around
- Lombard
CPR-certified staff oversees play area that combines a classroom, indoor playground, and kid lounge with free snacks; no contracts required
Pump It Up-Elmhurst
- Elmhurst
Inflatable playscape with trampolines, slides, and pirate-themed bounce stations
Bounce Town Chicago
- Oswego
Facility houses 20,000 sq. ft. of private and semiprivate arenas with air-filled mazes, themed bounce houses, and a 50-foot obstacle course
Tivoli Bowling Center
- Downers Grove
12 slick wooden lanes and racks of multi-colored balls share space with pool tables, pinball, and arcades beneath a historic movie theater
Golfer's Paradise
- Bloomingdale
High-end 3-D golf simulators cycle through 35 renowned courses, from Pebble Beach to Casa de Campo, as players swing with their own clubs
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Evil Intentions Haunted House evokes the details of its site’s checkered past to conjure the stuff of nightmares. The area the haunted house now occupies has been plagued with creepy occurrences for more than a century. Since the 1890s the expanse has been used as the premises of a coffin company, a stomping ground for escapees from a nearby mental institution, and a gathering place for the occult’s summer softball league.
Starting in 2005, the Evil Intentions Haunted House team slowly transformed this troubled spot into a haunted house that comes alive with shrieks once night falls. Visitors can leave their cars in the free parking lot and gather in the indoor waiting area before exploring more than 20,000 square feet of tortuous halls filled with dark decor and costumed frights. Demonic clowns, faceless butchers, and cleaver-wielding lunatics creep around corners and leap out of hidden alcoves, scaring both passing patrons and the actual ghosts who occupy the building.
For more than 50 years, the monks of Marmion Abbey have tended 300 acres of farmland. They started with Christmas trees, and now maintain 120 acres of pines, spruces, and firs that smell exactly like car freshener. On the remaining acres, they tend pumpkin vines and corn mazes, interspersing these areas with scenic picnic groves.
Throughout the year, the monks open their land to the public. In the autumn, they host Pumpkin Daze, a harvest festival with hayrides and a petting zoo. Around mid-November, they grant access to their tree farm, supplying visitors with rental saws for you-cut trees and bellowing "Timber!" just like Paul Bunyan did when he fell into bed at night. The monks stock their farm store with handcrafted goods that complement the season, whether caramel apples in the fall or quilts in the winter.
Mid-America Raceway's slot-car facility stocks everything from parts and paints to motors and controllers. These items include JayGee controllers, Falcon motors, Open-12 chasses, and Sonic gears that enable miniaturized drivers to shift quickly through sharp turns. Elsewhere, the shop's winding racetracks buzz with activity during races, as new and experienced racers test their skills while precise electronics track their lap times. Staff members—including the shop's track dog, Marshall—also host special events for racers of all ages.
Got Air Scuba employs a staff of passionate, knowledgeable PADI-certified instructors. They teach a variety of classes, ranging from introductory courses to advanced specialty courses, such as a rescue diver course and Divemaster program. To facilitate courses, the dive shop stocks gear from ScubaPro and Bare Dive Gear. Once students have learned the ins and outs of breathing underwater, they can partake in a trip to an exotic locale. Past destinations have included Cozumel, Mexico, and some really big puddles.
Blanketed in wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky High Sports delights barefoot fun-seekers with springy terrain and an exclusive court for jumpers 8 and younger. Guests can hone front flips, back flips, and belly flops during intense free-bounce sessions. Each trampoline comes equipped with a specially designed spring-loaded frame and thick, 2-inch safety pads that grant patrons a landing cushier than a corner office at a marshmallow factory. Stuffed with blocks of spongy, body-molding material, a foam pit dares treasure-seekers to fling themselves in or scour its depths for the lost contents of bygone pockets. Pintsize aerialist posses can safely practice their synchronized Salchows on 360 degrees of trampoline walls while court supervisors watch from the sidelines and award hard-earned praise with oversize scorecards.
Sky High also offers AIRobics fitness classes and dodge-ball to help jumpers explore the outermost stratospheres of trampoline possibilities.
Wines for Humanity's professional wine advisers lead in-home tastings that teach guests the finer points of a five-point wine-tasting technique, all while raising funds for local charities. As students sip several exclusive vintages, they learn to judge wines' colors, aromas, and voting records, as well as pick out suitable food pairings. Wine Advisors will arrive half an hour before the tasting begins bringing the tasting glasses and wine. Hosts are encouraged to prepare suggested cheese pairings and crackers to complement the wines. Wines that are selected for tasting run at an average of $20 per bottle. A portion of every bottle selected for your own enjoyment generates a donation for UMOM New Day Centers, a charity that supports the prevention of homelessness for families with children in Maricopa County.
