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The 10 Best Things to Do in Franklin Park, United States
Franklin Park in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Game & Entertainment Centers. Discover best things to do in Franklin Park with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Chicago (Rosemont)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Rosemont. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed By thelittlebird - Rocky River, Ohio
Well oiled machine! People all VERY friendly! Entire experience from time you enter the door to exiting is 1 hour. Pricey, but totally worth it! Give yourself extra time to get there. Coming from the north, it was not easy finding the parking lot in front of iFLY. Our instructor was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, etc..!! My 10 year old and 13 year old daughters LOVED it (& made the extra $9.95 for the high fly worth it). We had a (just turned) 5 year old and older, "less athletic" people in our group and each one looked to have an equally fun time! HIGHLY recommend!!
2. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1889 to 1909--the first 20 years of his career. Here Wright developed a new American architecture: the Prairie style. Trained interpreters offer insights into Wright's family life and architectural career. Enjoy guided tours of the museum complex and neighboring historic district seven days a week. Tour details are available on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust website.
Reviewed By Bob E - Ada, Michigan
This place where Wright did some of his earliest and best work as a young architectural genius is well worth an hour. Seeing how Wright created a new American architecture among other European style homes shows both his courage to step out and lead in developing a new style and his genius in making spaces that were formative and inspiring for family and coworkers alike.
Docents are great...very knowledgeable and passionate about all things Wright, Oak path and Chicago. Make sure to do online reservations so you aren’t disappointed
3. Hala Kahiki Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Tom M - Scottsdale, Arizona
Hala Kahiki on River Road in River Grove. Strange but great place. No food per se, other than some chips and salsa's. But they have a menu of tropical drinks that must be in the hundreds. Probably not this much variety of cocktails in Hawaii or the Caribbean. All shapes, sizes, flavors. The atmosphere is tropical, like a giant tiki hut. The place was packed on Saturday, with a waitimg line out the door. May have been a coupon out there on Living Social. At least an hour or two wait for a table inside. They have outdoor patio seating, but the weather was a little inclement. Two of us went in, there was one seat at the bar, so my wife sat and I stood. Fun to watch them make the various drinks. We would ask a loit of questions. Were able to chat with the bartenders, even though they were extremely busy with drink making. Met another couple an hour later and were able to get a table in back.
Drinks run the gamut, from ice cream things to an unlimited variety of rum - type drinks. We had mojitos (very good), a volcano (very good), and several others (Zombies, Dreamsicles, etc.). . Reasonably priced for the size and complexity of the drinks. Too many to choose from, many I have never heard of. But I would say all are excellent choices, handmade by some great bartenders. The wait staff and hostess were very friendly and attentive. Well worth the trip, and we would want to go back soon to try some of the other selections. A nice break from the normal bar scene.
4. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Our Museum is dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stone. We house a world class collection of jade and hard-stone cravings along with an interactive Rock and Mineral exhibit that is great for all ages!
Reviewed By GrandmaLChicagoArea - Chicago Area
Went with a family member to this museum. The top level has many priceless and rare jade carvings. Also quartz and gem stones were displayed. Everything was interesting and beautiful. Lower level had videos to watch and educational displays such as where crystals and fossils are found and how they are formed. Also a very well thought out gift shop is downstairs too. Only small annoyance is my family member did not like the kind of elevator they had, it had glass type walls and was very slow. Other than that it was great.
5. Club 64
Overall Ratings
3 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By A R - chicago
Yuck -food so bad I was ill after. Not something I would try twice. The stuffed mushrooms with cheese was really nasty cream cheese. Not good.
6. Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 681 reviews
Fashion Outlets of Chicago is conveniently located just five minutes from O'Hare International Airport and about 15 minutes from downtown Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois. It is the area's only two-level indoor outlet shopping experience featuring over 130 designer outlets offering great savings up to 75% off every day. The Center is anchored by Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th and Forever 21 and is home to world-class brands like Gucci, Prada, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Burberry, plus national brands like Banana Republic, J.Crew, Swarovski, Nike, Under Armour, Cole Haan and more. In addition to an outstanding selection of outlet retailers, Fashion Outlets of Chicago features a variety of quick-service food options available to shoppers at the food court. Fashion Outlets of Chicago also offers unique services for domestic and international travelers including a partnership with TSA-certified BAGS Inc. for special concierge programs, enabling visitors to print boarding passes and check shopping bags and luggage directly to their final destination. Additional amenities and shopping incentives are available such as the Green Savings Card offering exclusive discounts and incentives at your favorite participating stores and restaurants for only $5!
Reviewed By Edward-A A - Hong Kong, China
It is a 2 floor outlet that is located within 15 minutes of the convention center in Rosemont, IL. It is also within walking distance to many hotels including Crowne Plaza, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hilton O'Hare and Hyatt Regency O'Hare. It is also next to a movie threater. There are parking lots both indoor and outdoor to choose.
There are many different kind of outlets of different brands here, e.g., Gap, Banana Republic, etc., and there is a food court with 5 to 6 stalls selling Chinese food, Japaneae food, burgers and others.
7. Wright Plus Housewalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
The annual Wright Plus Housewalk celebrates architecture, design, Frank Lloyd Wright's innovative vision and the talents of his fellow architects. It is an enjoyable day featuring rare interior tours of private homes and public buildings designed by Wright and his contemporaries.
Reviewed By Jon from Dallas - Dallas, Texas
We planned our trip to Oak Park a year in advance, then built a week-long architectural study of Chicago around the Wright Plus 150 Housewalk. 'A good plan well-executed! Our ticket included tours of The Rookery and Robie House, making the ticket price an even greater value. Not even a steady downpour dampened our resolve to see all ten homes including Wright's Home & Studio.
HOUSEWALK TIPS - Plan ahead and buy your tickets online to save time. Study the tour information to take full advantage of your day in Oak Park (or week in Chicago). We rode the 'L' from Wicker Park with no trouble and caught the Housewalk Trolley at the Oak Park 'L' station.
Arrive early, because you will need the full day to get your wristbands and queue-up to see every home. Pack light, as backpacks are not allowed. Be patient. There are a lot of people, and you will spend time waiting to enter each home. We started our day at a home with no line, while others waited up to an hour to see their first home. To walk in reverse order works and saves waiting time. If you encounter a long line, move-on to the home with no line.
Take a lunch break and recharge your batteries. The Housewalk recommends local restaurants that offer a discount to tour-goers. Take advantage of this, because you will need a break mid-day. NO PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed inside the tour homes. Prepare for the weather, as much of your day is spent outside. Lastly, be grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time and knowledge to make this a great event. Bravo Oak Park and the FLW Trust!
8. Triton College Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Anna G - Chicago
Triton College Botanical Garden is a botanical garden kept by students and local horticultural club with brick paths and brightly colored flowers and shrubs. It has also a corn field and vegetable garden. Open year around. Nice place for a walk. Not many people know about it.
You can park your car on the college parking right across the street (5th Ave).
9. CPX Sports
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Scott W
If you are having a rainy day, or just board and need to break out of your routine and do something fun, come check out CPX Sports. At CPX Sports offers you paintball seven days a week with no reservations needed. I would recommend checking out Groupon and buying the coupon for 25 dollars for an all day pass, with gear, equipment, and 500 paintballs. When arriving I would highly recommend upgrading from low-velocity paintball to high-velocity paintball with comes with more, bigger balls for only ten dollars. It's ok you do not have to be an expert to play paintball at CPX Sports. I would advise wearing layered clothing and a cup for groin protection. Getting hit by a paintball in the groin can be painful and can knock you out for a couple of rounds, so make sure your deflector shield is fully operational. When the play starts you will notice how fast the paintballs are coming at you. The adrenalin rush you get seeking out, dodging paintballs, and trying to hit your opponent is well worth the price and time you pay and stay at CPX Sports. When you get hit by a paintball, it first stings sharply, resembling a hornet's sting. It lasts about 15 minutes and leaves a mark for about two weeks. When I was there I got shot in the chest twice, in the forehead and in my hair, in the groin, and lastly in the ear. The last one was a real ringer. In the end, when I ran out of paintballs, I didn't win anything but I had a lot of fun and met some cool people. Paintball also could teach you some teamwork and leadership skills you could apply in real life. Highly Recommende
10. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By KNCA - Roanoke, Virginia
We had a one day conference here and were very pleased with the accommodations. Everyone was polite. It was easy to cross the street from the hotel. Nothing negative to say.
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