Discover the Communities of Western Cook
County All Summer Long
OAK
PARK, Ill., May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Visit Oak Park,
the state-certified convention and visitors bureau for western
Cook County, is announcing its "15
weeks of Summer 100's of Reasons to Visit Campaign." The bureau
represets the Village of Oak Park
and 15 other communities and is chock-full of plans, events and
unique places for adults and kids to discover big city thrills with
suburban convenience.
"There is only 15 weeks of summer, and we have 100's of Reasons
for you to explore western Cook
County. From walking tours, bike paths, festivals, and
events, to fantastic dining options, we can fill your weekends from
sunup to sundown" said Annie
Coakley, executive director of Visit Oak Park. "Americans,
Midwesterners and Chicagoans are looking to visit exciting places
off the beaten path without sacrificing the thrill and energy of
big cities. Visit Oak Park easily
satisfies that desire. Our communities have world-renowned
architecture, vibrant cultures, mouth-watering cuisine and outdoor
adventure, including Brookfield Zoo Chicago, which is home to more
than 3,400 creatures from across the globe."
As more people venture outside the city, Visit Oak Park has
ample events and activities for people from across the Midwest
offering unique experiences with suburban convenience. Whether your
perfect day is to wonder the masterpieces that are Frank Lloyd Wright homes, or take a hike in the
Cook County Forest Preserves maybe you just want to create your own
Italian Beef Sandwich crawl, there are hundreds of reasons to
explore the western suburbs this summer.
Below is just a taste of what Visit Oak Park has to offer, the
bureau is pleased to showcase the Visit Oak Park area and all that western
Cook County has to offer.
Architecture
- Frank Lloyd Wright homes
- Wright Architecture
- River Forest
- Unity Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Pleasant Home
- Cheney Mansion
- Maywood historic homes
- Frederick Law Olmstead Walking Tours in Riverside
Historical Museums/Tours
- Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
- History Museums: Oak Park- River
Forest, La Grange, Maywood
- Cemetery tours
- Gangster Tours
- The Hampton House (by appointment only)
Art & Shopping
- Oak Park and River Forest Mini
Murals
- Oak Park Art League
- Riverside Arts Center and Freeark Gallery
- Compassion Factory in Brookfield
- Maywood Fine Arts Association
- Shop with local makers
- The LaGrange Art Museum, housed in an 1890s county jail
- Jackson Square Antique Mall
- La Grange Park Antique Mall
- Forest Park Emporium
- Boutiques
Kids & Family Fun
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago
- Hamill Family Wildlife Encounters
- Galloping Ghost Arcade & Galloping Ghost Pinball
- Escape Factor
- The Oak Park Conservatory
- Trailside Museum of Natural History
- Art classes
- Oak Park Society of Model Engineers
- Cooking classes
- Bike trails on Salt Creek Trail
- Bicycle rentals in Riverside
- WonderWorks Children's Museum
- Junction Diner
- Gordon Park Playground and Splash Pad
- Forest Park Aquatic Center
- Waterlemon Indoor Play Café
- Ceramic Art Café
- Kidcreate Studio
- Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
- Digital Adventures Oak Park
- Magical Minds Studio
- Fair Game
- Just Escape Room
- La Grange Pet Parade
- Cernan Space Center in River
Grove
Bites, Beers & Beverages
- Amerikas
- One Lake Brewing
- Kettlestrings Tavern
- Kingslahger Brewing Company
- Imperial Oak
- Milkstop Cafe
- Milk Money Brewery
- Hop District Community Brewing Co.
- Thipi Thai
- Tate's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
- The Fat Duck
- Junction Diner
- The Chew Chew
- La Barra
- Sawmilly Sandwich Shoppe
- Publican Quality Bread
- The Highland Queen Drive-in
- Poor Boy
- Mickey's Gyros & Ribs
- Parky's Hot Dogs
Other Visit Oak Park events include:
- Oak Park River Forest (OPRF)
Housewalk and Walking Tours – May
- Olmsted Walking Tours in Riverside – May-October
- Park District of Oak Park
events – Mother's Day Picnic on the Porch at Pleasant Home,
May 12
- Haymarket Martyrs Monument and Radical Row Tours at Forest Home
Cemetery, First Saturdays May-October
- 16-Inch Softball Tournament – July
- Village of Franklin Park Railroad Day – June 8 – 10am –
3pm
- Forest Park Juneteenth Family Pool Party – June
- Juneteenth Community Celebration, Westchester – June
22
- Juneteenth Parade and Cookout, Oak
Park – June
- Wright Plus Housewalk in Oak
Park – September
- Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak
Park – Thursday evening from 5-9pm June 6 to August
29
- Schiller Park Pierogi Fun Fest – September
- La Grange Pet Parade – 77th Anniversary –
June 1
- Mayor Tamburino's Annual Hillside Cemetery Tour – October
- Forest Park Historical Society – Forest Home Cemetery
Tours
- Chitown Gangster Tours – September
About Visit Oak Park:
About Visit Oak Park Visit Oak
Park is the state-certified convention and visitor bureau serving
the Village of Oak Park and its
neighboring western Cook County
communities of Bellwood,
Berkeley, Broadview, Brookfield, Forest
Park, Franklin Park,
Hillside, La Grange, Maywood, River
Forest, River Grove,
Schiller Park and Westchester. To learn more, visit
www.vistoakpark.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Lisa Ripson
Ripson Group
Lisa.ripson@ripsongroup.com
(312) 952-7394
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(312) 493-5921
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@LisaRipson
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Chris Comes
Ripson Group
Chris.comes@ripsongroup.com
(312) 282-0539
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493-5921(o)
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