Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 70) see & do Sports & Recreation Bike/Skate/ Recreational Rental Roll Rentals and Tours offers the largest rental fleet in town. More than 500 bikes to choose from at three locations — Millennium Park, Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach. Reservations online or call 888-BIKE-WAY. Millennium Park, 239 E. Randolph St., 312-729-1000, www.bikechicago.com Chicago’s last and only handset bowling lane facility. Housed in an antique Schlitz bar. We also have six regulation pool tables and feature a full menu. Open daily. 3325 N. Southport Ave., 773-472-6600, www.southportlanes.com Southport Lanes and Billiards Harborside International Golf Center Two 18-hole, par-72, world-class, links-style championship public golf courses. All the amenities of a private club. 58-acre lighted range. 111th St. and Bishop Ford Expwy., 312-STARTER, www.harborsidegolf.com Fishing Capt. Al’s Charter Boat Fleet Floating bed and breakfast. Boats for groups of two, four or six up to 18. Fishing, cruising, overnight live-aboards, dockside parties. Firework cruises on Wed. and Sat. nights. Bachelor and bachelorette parties. Only Chicago fishing vessel licensed for more than six passengers. Burnham Harbor (downtown), 312-565-0104, www.captainalscharters.com Jackson Park Driving Range Club rental available. Open daily 8am–8pm. 63rd. St. & Lake Shore Dr., 773-667-0524, Jackson Park Golf Course Home of the Chicago City Amateur. Located 15 minutes south of downtown, this historic 18-hole course is the pride of the Chicago Park District. Mature hardwood trees protect the fairways and greens putting emphasis on accurate shots. The Cecil A. Partee clubhouse makes Jackson Park the perfect location for your golf outing. 63rd. St. & Lake Shore Dr., 312-245-0909 Marquette Park Driving Range 6700 S. Kedzie Ave., 312-746-5573 Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours Bike and Windy City Scooter and Bicycle Rental Company Chicago’s premier scooter and bicycle rental company featuring Vespa-brand motorscooters. Discover Chicago from a different angle. Helmets and locks included. Private guided tours are available by reservation. Apr. 1–Oct. 31 10am–8pm; Nov. 1–Mar. 31 phone ahead. 2151 W. Division St., 773-276-5200, www.windycityvespa.com Golf Chicago Park District Golf Courses Imagine golfing on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan with the spectacular Chicago skyline as a backdrop. Two of the Chicago Park District’s nine-hole golf courses are situated on the lakefront, while an 18-hole course and two driving ranges are conveniently located just minutes from downtown Chicago. Under the direction of Kemper Golf Management Chicago, numerous major improvements recently have been completed at each of these facilities, making golf a truly enjoyable experience. For more information on group outings, please call 773-477-0379. 7059 S. Shore Dr., 312-245-0909, www.cpdgolf.com Marquette Park Golf Course Elevated tees, greens and spacious fairways ensure great playing conditions throughout the season. With water in play on seven of the nine holes, this unique course offers a great challenge for all skill levels. 6700 S. Kedzie Ave., 312-245-0909 Robert A. Black Golf Course Home of the Chicago International. This nine-hole golf course was designed by the renowned Dick Nugent. Immaculate greens and wellbunkered fairways present a great challenge to even the most seasoned player. Robert A. Black is a great choice for all skill levels and ideal for group outings. 2045 W. Pratt Blvd., 312-245-0909 is the best kept secret in the Chicago metropolitan area. A former private club, this nine-hole course offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan along with tree-lined fairways and small greens. Complete with on-site banquet facilities, South Shore is an outstanding selection for golf outings. 71st. St. & South Shore Dr., 312-245-0909 Home of the Midwest Amateur. Located just minutes from downtown Chicago this course ranks one of the top-10 nine-hole courses in the Chicagoland area with tight greens, numerous bunkers and championship length. After teeing off on the first hole running parallel to Lake Michigan, you immediately realize that this course is a real treat. A must stop on your Chicago tour. Show your hotel room key and your club rental is free. 3600 Recreation Dr., 312-245-0909 Bowling/Billiards 10pin Bowling Lounge 10pin combines a retro sport with a hip upscale lounge. Adjacent to the House of Blues, 10pin features 24 lanes, a 128-foot video wall and video juke box. Extensive martini list and innovative American cuisine. 330 N. State St., 312-644-0300, www.10pinchicago.com Diversey River Bowl Not your basic bowling center. We’ve opened a new full-service restaurant and we would love to host your next event. We feature a full menu, including fresh, stone-oven pizza, steaks, seafood and more, including vegetarian .selections. We have 36 rockin’ lanes, an awesome sound system and a phenomenal light show. Party packages for groups of 20–400. Open lanes available every night. Sun–Fri. noon–2am; Sat. 10am–3am. 2211 W. Diversey Pkwy., 773-227-5800, www.drbowl.com North Beach Chicago If bowling is your game, we’re the place. With our four lanes of cosmic bowling, we are the perfect venue for private events. This space offers a completely private room as well as your own bar. Sun.–Fri. 10am–2am; Sat. 10am–3am. 1551 N. Sheffield Ave., 312-266-7842, www.northbeachclub.com The Seven Ten Lounge This Art Deco bowling and billiard Mecca is sure to please even your most discerning party guests. Private party rooms can accommodate groups from 30–400. Three Seven Ten locations are situated throughout the city and neighboring suburbs as well as seven other Spare Time restaurants and bars. 2747 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-549-2695, www.seventenchicago.com Cog Hill Golf Club Cog Hill is a privately owned, open-to-the-public golf complex located 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The facility includes four regulation 18-hole golf courses, a driving range/learning center, golf shops, restaurant, patio and a 280-seat banquet facility. 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, 866-COG-HILL, www.coghillgolf.com Columbus Park Golf Course This nine-hole links-style course is noted for its wide-open fairways and receptive greens. Columbus Park is ideally suited for the novice golfer, yet offers a challenge for the lower handicap player. 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-245-0909, www.cpdgolf.com Diversey Driving Range & Miniature Golf Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, South Shore Golf Course South Shore Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course minutes from downtown. Open year-round with heated and covered tees. Group lessons. Club rental available. Parking available. 141 W. Diversey Pkwy., 312-742-7929 The Green at Grant Park Framed with botanic garden pathways and set against the city’s skyline, our 18-hole Putting Course features all aspects of true golf on the green. Al fresco dining patio offers stunning views and classic American fare. Daily 10am–10pm. 352 E. Monroe at Lake Shore Dr., East Side of Millennium Park, 312-642-7888, www.thegreenonline.com Water’s Edge Golf Club Beautiful, upscale 18-hole par-72 course, located only 18 miles from Chicago’s Loop. Enjoy a leisurely round of golf or make your outing an unforgettable experience. Amenities include: golf carts with GPS, computerized yardage system, beverage cart, full-service snackbar at the ninth hole and more. 7205 W. 115th St., Worth, 708-671-1032, www.watersedgegolf.com pg 70£ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.choosechicago.com
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