Illinois Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 60) SHOP AND PLAY OUTSIDE THE CITY The attractions are endless in the diverse suburbs near Chicago. Thrill-seekers should head to Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee or the indoor CoCo Key Water Resort in Arlington Heights. Green thumbs will dig the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and Lisle’s Morton Arboretum. Shoppers will find everything from open-air destination malls such as Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, to outlet stores at Gurnee Mills and Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, mega-mall shopping at Woodfield in Schaumburg, and antiquing in the charming towns of St. Charles (home of the monthly Kane County Flea Market), Geneva and historic Long Grove. Discover architectural masterpieces in Oak Park, including the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Roll the dice at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, the Empress and Harrah’s casinos in Joliet, or the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. See live theater at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. COURTESY OF LAKE COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHICAGOLA Six Flags Great America
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