If it's family fun you're looking for, try a miniature golf course or local nature center. Looking for some exercise? Try one of the hiking and biking trails that weave through the region, or work out at a park district fitness center. If it's nightlife you're after, several casinos and nightclubs are just minutes away!

There's always something to enjoy in the Chicago Southland!

Below are all of the listings for Things To See & Do in the Chicago Southland Area.

OAK FOREST BOWL & "THE PARK" (BOWLING ALLEY)
15240 South Cicero Avenue | Oak Forest, IL 60452 | (708) 687-2000
32 lanes of state of the art bowling - Excellent food and drinks in our spacious lounge. 20,000 square foot beer garden during the summer months.
Days/Hours: M-Su 9AM-12AM
Area 2 ,

HORSESHOE CASINO (CASINO)
777 Casino Center Drive | Hammond, IN 46320 | (866) 711-SHOE
We've opened the doors to a spectacular destination like no other. Discover more than 100 tables and 3,200 slots, the Midwest's largest poker room and headline entertainment venue.
Days/Hours: M-Su 24 hours a day
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

BROOKFIELD ZOO (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
First Avenue & 31st Street | Brookfield, IL 60513 | (708) 688-8000
One of the country's largest zoos houses 3,000+ animals in award-winning exhibits. Situated on 216 beautifully landscaped acres, offers variety in shopping and dining. Venues for meetings, weddings and more!
Days/Hours: M-Su 10AM-5PM; May vary seasonally
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
5100 Museum Drive | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 423-6709
Discover a world of fun and learning at the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn! Explore Beachcomber Island and other educational exhibits in our new location!
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM
Area 1 , , $

FAIR OAKS FARMS (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
856 North 600 East | Fair Oaks, IN 47943 | (877) 536-1194
Visit one of the nation's largest dairy farms and tour our Adventure Center featuring over 60 interactive exhibits, a 3D/4D movie, a 45 minute bus tour and a birthing barn. Open year round.
Days/Hours: M-Sa 9AM-5PM; Su 10AM-5PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

HAUNTED TRAILS - JOLIET (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
1423 North Broadway (Rt. 53) | Joliet, IL 60435 | (815) 722-7800
Year round family entertainment center featuring go-karts, laser tag, rides, games, miniature golf, batting cages, restaurant and picnic grove. Birthday parties and group packages for up to 2,000 guests!
Days/Hours: Open daily year-round. (Outdoor Attractions: April-October)
Outside the Chicago Southland

HAUNTED TRAILS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
7759 South Harlem Avenue | Burbank, IL 60459 | (708) 598-8580
Family entertainment center featuring 100s of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
Days/Hours: Open daily year-round. (Outdoor Attractions: April-October)
Area 1 ,

HOLLYWOOD PARK - CRESTWOOD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
5051 Cal Sag Road | Crestwood, IL 60445 | (708) 389-7275
Award-winning miniature golf, new Hollywood Speedway go-kart track, arcade games, indoor bumper cars, indoor children's playland, rock wall & Hollywood Memorabilia on display, Café-Pizzeria. Specializing in parties & group outings.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 10AM-12AM; WINTER: visit website
Area 2 ,

HOMEWOOD RAILROAD PLATFORM & PARK (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
2020 Chestnut Road | Homewood, IL 60430 | (708) 798-3000
Platform allows viewing of mainline/commuter rails with live switchyard audio. An underground walkway, leading to the park, displays murals depicting railway history. The park features a retired/restored locomotive and caboose.
Days/Hours: M-Su until 11PM
Area 3 ,

KIDSWORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
11 South White Street | Frankfort, IL 60423 | (815) 469-1199
KidsWork is an interactive educational experience for ages 0-8. Two floors of exhibits including theater, art room, tot spot, pet vet and more! Visit our website for events, programming and new exhibits!
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM; Su 11AM-4PM
Area 5 , , $

ODYSSEY FUN WORLD (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
19111 South Oak Park Avenue | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | (708) 429-3800
Visit our website for discounts and packages. Games, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Soft Playland, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Inflatable Park & more!
Days/Hours: SUMMER: F-Sa 10AM-12AM; Su-Th 10AM-10PM; WINTER: Su,M,Th 12PM-8PM; Tu,W Closed; F 12PM-10PM; Sa 10AM-11PM
Area 6 ,

BARREL OF LAUGHS COMEDY CLUB (COMEDY CLUB)
10345 South Central Avenue | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 499-2969
Home of Bill Brady's Comedy Capers. Featuring top stand-up comedy acts from across the country. "New Talent" nite is Wednesday. The longest running comedy show in the Midwest!
Days/Hours: W 8PM or New Talent Nite; Th 8PM; F 8PM & 10PM; Sa 7:30PM & 10PM; Su 7PM
Area 1 , , $

CANAL CORRIDOR ASSOCIATION (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
200 West 8th Street | Lockport, IL 60441 | (815) 588-1100
CCA preserves history, protects nature, and creates destinations where people can learn and have fun in the I & M Canal Heritage Corridor.
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12PM-6PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
536 North Harlem Avenue | River Forest, IL 60305 | (708) 771-1511
Relax and enjoy a country outing with your family at one of our Forest Preserves or golf at one of our ten golf courses. Visit our website for locations.
Days/Hours: M-Su 6AM-Dusk
Area 1 Area 3 Area 5 ,

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
536 North Harlem Avenue | River Forest, IL 60305 | (708) 771-1511
Relax and enjoy a country outing with your family at one of our Forest Preserves or golf at one of our ten golf courses. Visit our website for locations.
Days/Hours: M-Su 6AM-Dusk
Area 2 Area 4 Area 6 ,

FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
17540 West Laraway Road | Joliet, IL 60433 | (815) 727-8700
The Forest Preserve District owns and manages more than 40 properties around Will County, many of which are open to the public.
Days/Hours: (Office Hours) M-F 8AM-4PM
Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 ,

IRONS OAKS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
20000 South Western Avenue | Olympia Fields, IL 60461 | (708) 481-2330
Irons Oaks is a 37-acre nature preserve offering programs in environmental education, adventure education, corporate training and outdoor recreation. Hiking trails are open daily.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-Dusk
Area 3 ,

LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive | Palos Heights, IL 60463 | (708) 361-1873
Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature's wonders. Let nature be your guide, come visit and we'll show you why they call it the great outdoors!
Days/Hours: Trails M-Su Dawn-Dusk; Nature Center M-F 9AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
Area 1 ,

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE NATURE CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
9800 Willow Springs Road | Willow Springs, IL 60480 | (708) 839-6897
Built in 1886, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's one-room schoolhouse now contains natural history interpretive displays, including live native animals. Over 3.5 miles of educational and walking trails.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: Sa-Th 9AM-4:30PM; WINTER: Sa-Th 9AM-3:30PM, Closed Fridays
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

MONEE RESERVOIR (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
27341 Ridgeland Avenue | Monee, IL 60449 | (708) 534-8499
Monee Reservoir is a 46-acre fishing lake. Free shoreline fishing is available. Boat rental allows on-water fishing.
Days/Hours: Apr-Oct: M-Su 6AM-7PM; Nov-Mar: M-Su 8AM-5PM
Area 5 ,

OLD PLANK ROAD TRAIL (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
Matteson Parks & Recreation Department, 4450 Oakwood Lane | Matteson, IL 60443 | (708) 748-1080
Enjoy 20+ miles of paved trail lush with wildlife and native prairie plants. Excellent shopping, restaurants, local history and parks are located along the trail.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-Dusk
Area 3 Area 5 ,

PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
1 1/4 miles east of Route 1 & 394 , Off of Goodenow Road | Beecher, IL 60401 | (708) 946-2216
A fine educational and recreational facility, featuring local natural history exhibits, hands-on displays for children and family programs offered throughout the year. Picnic facilities and camping by reservation.
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12PM-4PM
Area 4 ,

RIEGEL FARM & CONSERVATION CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
698 Burnham Drive | University Park, IL 60484 | (708) 534-6456
Riegel Farm has a very diverse group of animal residents. We have exotic birds and reptiles such as an alligator and snakes. Birthday parties, group tours, pony rides and hayrides.
Days/Hours: May-Oct. W-Sa 11AM-4PM; Su 11AM-3PM; M-Tu Only Tours available upon request
Area 3 ,

SAGAWAU ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
12545 West 111th Street | Lemont, IL 60439 | (630) 257-2045
Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Sagawau is an environmental learning center established for nature study. Cross country skiing available in winter. Call ahead.
Days/Hours: M-F 7AM-3PM; Weekends Apr-July & Oct; As snow permits for skiing Dec-Feb
Outside the Chicago Southland

SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
Ranked the #1 family outing destination by Chicago Magazine - 2003. Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live animals; natural history exhibits, hiking trails and more.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-4:30PM WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM Exhibit Room closed on Fridays
Area 4 ,

THE CENTER CHILDREN'S FARM (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
12700 Southwest Highway | Palos Park, IL 60464 | (708) 361-3650
Experience life down on the farm! Enjoy farm animals, nature and fresh air!
Days/Hours: Sa-Su 1PM-4PM
Area 1 , , $

THE FRIENDS OF THE INDIAN BOUNDARY PRAIRIES (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
Gensberg-Markham, Dropseed, Paintbrush & Sundrop Prairies | Markham, IL 60428 | (708) 333-2549
Located only 26 miles southwest of Chicago. Over 200 acres of pristine Illinois native prairie, much like the area was pre-settlement. Wildflowers, birds, butterflies abound! Prairie slide shows available.
Area 2 Area 3

THORN CREEK NATURE CENTER (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
247 Monee Road | Park Forest, IL 60466 | (708) 747-6320
Discover the woods through exhibits and several miles of trails. Bring your family for a day of fun in the forest.
Days/Hours: Nature Center: Th-Su 12PM-4PM; Trails open M-Su 8AM-8PM
Area 3 ,

WOLFE WILDLIFE REFUGE & BIKE PATH (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
109th & Laramie Avenue | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 857-2200
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this newly expanded 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs are available for all ages. Activities: bird surveys, seed collections, plantings, cleanups and hiking.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-10PM
Area 1 , , $

CHICAGO RIDGE PARK DISTRICT (PARK DISTRICTS)
9807 South Sayre | Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 | (708) 423-3959
Frontier Fieldhouse is a 35,000 square foot facility, with 3 volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts and fitness center. Ball Fore is an 18-hole miniature golf with 6 batting cages.
Days/Hours: Su-F 6AM-10PM; Sa 9AM-10PM
Area 1 ,

LAN-OAK PARK DISTRICT (PARK DISTRICTS)
Administrative Office, 17551 Chicago Avenue | Lansing, IL 60438 | (708) 474-5020
The Lan-Oak Park District manages 26 park sites, the Eisenhower Fitness & Community Center and the Pennsy Greenway (Bike Trail) which is part of the 475-mile Grand Illinois Trail.
Days/Hours: M-F 5:30AM-9PM; (Sept.-May) Sa-Su 7AM-4PM; (June-Aug.) Sa-Su 7AM-2PM
Area 4 ,

BALMORAL PARK RACK TRACK (RACETRACKS)
(Route 394 South), 26435 South Dixie Highway | Crete, IL 60417 | (708) 672-1414
Club Dining Room, VIP room, Casual Grandstand or Stable Suite Packages and luxurious private Sulky Suites available. Complimentary admission to Grandstand and Group Discounts.
Days/Hours: Call for race dates & times.
Area 4 ,

ART 4 SOUL (RETAIL SHOP/CERAMIC PAINTING)
18135 Harwood Avenue | Homewood, IL 60430 | (708) 206-1026
Three floors of fun! Shop our 1st floor boutique, create in our upstairs art studio and upcycle with vintage soul re-sale in our lower level.
Days/Hours: Tu-F 10AM-6PM; Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 12PM-4PM
Area 3

ABOUT TOURS (SIGHTSEEING/TOURS)
460 North Main Street, Suite 201 | Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | (630) 545-0904
The Chicago expert: we will plan unique customized itineraries, arrange meals, accommodations, transportation and connect you with our expert guides for a memorable Chicago experience.
Days/Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
Outside the Chicago Southland

SEECAGO TOURS, INC. (SIGHTSEEING/TOURS)
87 Radnor Lane | Crete, IL 60417 | (708) 367-0875
Historical and sightseeing motorcoach day-tours of Chicago and the suburbs. Tour packages available for out-of-town groups, conventions, family reunions, local groups and organizations. Call for group tour details.
Days/Hours: Call for appointment
Area 4 , $

WENDELLA SIGHTSEEING BOATS (SIGHTSEEING/TOURS)
400 North Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 337-1446
Chicago's original boat tour company. Wendella offers Guided Boat tours, Private, Special Event Charters. We also operate the Chicago Water Taxi and Passenger Ferry Service.
Days/Hours: M-Su 9:30AM-8:30PM April-November
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

CHICAGO FIRE MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER - TOYOTA PARK (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
7000 South Harlem Avenue | Bridgeview, IL 60455 | (708) 594-7200
TOYOTA PARK is a world-class soccer stadium and concert venue, which seats 20,000. Be a part of every Chicago Fire home game as the Fire chases the MLS Cup Trophy!
Days/Hours: Call for games dates & times.
Area 1 , , $

CHICAGO RED STARS - TOYOTA PARK (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
7300 West 71st Street | Bridgeview, IL 60455 | (708) 496-9508
The Chicago Red Stars, a charter member of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), will play their home games at TOYOTA PARK. For information visit www.chicagoredstars.com
Days/Hours: Call for game dates and times
Area 1 , , $

CHICAGO WHITE SOX (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
U.S. Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street | Chicago, IL 60616 | (312) 674-1000
U.S. Cellular Field: Spectacular baseball, season ticket plans, group outings, party areas, family entertainment, business entertainment, great food, friendly staff and exciting fireworks! Call the sales department for more information at 312-674-1000.
Days/Hours: Regular season: April-October; Open year-round; Call for accommodations/pricing.
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

SKYDIVE CHICAGO (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
3215 East 1969th Road | Ottawa, IL 61350 | (815) 433-0000
World class skydiving facility. Experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as you make your first skydive harnessed to one of our professional instructors.
Days/Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM; Sa-Su 8AM-Sunset
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 South Kenton Avenue | Crestwood, IL 60445 | (708) 489-2255
The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. 2007 & 2008 Frontier League Champions! Call to reserve groups or parties today!
Days/Hours: (Office Hours) M-F 8AM-5PM; Sa (May-Aug.) 10AM-2PM
Area 2 , , $