The 9 Best Things to do in Brookfield, Illinois (IL)

June 14, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Brookfield (formerly Grossdale) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 13 miles (21 km) west of downtown Chicago. The population was 18,978 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Brookfield Zoo.
Restaurants in Brookfield

1. Brookfield Zoo

8400 31st St (First Ave. and 31st St.), Brookfield, IL 60513-1064 +1 708-688-8000 http://www.CZS.org
Excellent
56%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,176 reviews

Brookfield Zoo

216-acre Zoo With Over 400 Species Of Animals.

Reviewed By Shelliu - Hilton Head, United States

Not everything is open in the winter but on a 50 degree day like today, especially with free admission, it was the perfect day. Brookfield has a lot of indoor exhibits - for wolves, bears, penguins, snakes, amphibians, giraffes and monkeys (highlight of the whole zoo). It’s one of the best places to visit in Chicago if you have kids, no matter the time of year.

2. Galloping Ghost

9415 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513-1819 +1 708-485-4700 http://gallopingghostarcade.com/
Excellent
74%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Galloping Ghost

Reviewed By tannerm4m - Bradley, United States

If you love stand up video games and pinball A must go Totally Awesome. Very affordable $20 for the day Arcade $15 for Pinball. Combo Arcade and Pinball $30. They add a new arcade game every Monday. Worlds largest arcade

3. Salt Creek Trail

Mccormick Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513 http://fpdcc.com/preserves-and-trails/trail-descriptions/#salt-creek
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Salt Creek Trail

Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States

Salt Creek Trail has multiple sections and this review is for the trail that runs west-to-east from Oak Brook to Brookfield Zoo. The trail starts in Oak Brook where the Dean Nature Conservancy serves as the trailhead. Right away, the trail goes under I-294 next to Salt Creek and then it is smooth sailing without much gradients to Brookfield Zoo trailhead over a distance of seven miles. It is very enjoyable bike ride but for the one major street crossing at LaGrange Road. The trail includes beautiful wetlands, riparian forests, and prairie preserves. The trail is great for walking, running, cycling, and roller skating. It is very popular and could be busy, especially on weekends. The trail is full of wild life including a herd of docile deer, birds, and other critters. A lovely bridge across Salt Creek at Bemis Woods provides access to nature trails. Salt Creek Trail is indeed a thoroughly enjoyable trail.

4. Slagers

9308 47th St, Brookfield, IL 60513-2769 +1 708-387-0317
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Slagers

5. Northern Ivy Knits & Goods

3400 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513-1259 +1 773-609-5648 [email protected] http://www.northernivy.com
Northern Ivy Knits & Goods

Northern Ivy Knits & Goods is a licensed business based in Chicago, Illinois that designs and sells unique chunky, textured handmade knit, crochet and woven goods. Products include scarves, cowls and other accessories for women, men, and dogs, as well as custom, made-to-order accessories. Northern Ivy products are sold online and at local and regional craft and art fairs and shows.

6. Laura Atwood Studio Beads & Trading Co.

9142 Broadway Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513-1304 +1 312-952-1339 [email protected] http://www.Lauraatwoodstudio.com
Laura Atwood Studio Beads & Trading Co.

Beads, findings, supply's, collector & trade beads. Clothing, Jewelry, Candles, incense, fossils, crystals, Housewares, textiles from around the world.

7. Blue Water Lounge

9016 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513-1347 +1 708-485-9287 http://www.bluewaterlounge.com/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

8. Joe's Saloon

9220 47th St, Brookfield, IL 60513-2333 +1 708-485-9640 https://www.facebook.com/JoesSaloon/?rf=114947905512195
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

9. Phil's Sports Bar & Grill

8901 Burlington Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513-2034 +1 708-485-9528
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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Poor
33%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

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