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| #5 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Grand Victoria Casino Elgin IL ~15.63 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Grand Victoria Casino The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, located about 40 mi (64 km) west of Chicago. It is 50% owned and operated by RBG, LLP, a subsidiary of Hyatt, and 50% by a subsidiary of MGM Mirage, which acquired Mandalay Resort Group, the former 50% partner company, in April 2005. The casino opened its doors in 1994 and employs about 1,440 people. The 29,850 sq ft (2,773 m2) facility consists of approximately 1,100 video poker and slot machines in addition to the following table games:BaccaratBlackjackCaribbean Stud PokerCrapsRouletteThree card pokerIn addition to games, the casino has banquet and dining facilities including Buckinghams, Grand Victoria Buffet, Westminster Deli, and Fox & Hounds | #6 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Judson College 1151 North State Street Elgin IL - 847-695-2500 ~17.55 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Judson College Judson University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university located in Elgin, Illinois. It was founded in 1963. Judson was formed out of the liberal arts component of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. When the seminary moved from Chicago to Lombard, IL, it was decided to make the college separate from the seminary. Judson University was named after Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to foreign shores. The College has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,100. Judson College became Judson University on August 28, 2008. | #7 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Medinah Country Club Medinah IL ~17.72 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Medinah Country Club http://www.medinahcc.org/ | #8 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Sears Centre 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates IL ~18.97 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Sears Centre The Sears Centre is a family entertainment, cultural and sports center. http://www.searscentre.com | #9 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Leafs Ice Centre West Dundee IL ~20.54 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Leafs Ice Centre
| #10 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Olympic Park 1839 New Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg ID ~21.28 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Olympic Park
| #11 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora IMPROV Schaumburg IL ~21.77 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to IMPROV
| #12 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Medieval Times Schaumburg Wood Dale IL ~21.81 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Medieval Times Schaumburg Welcome to the 11th century! Just beyond the great doors of our Hall of Arms waits the celebration arena, the heart of each of Medieval Times' nine castles. From high above King Philippe and his daughter-in-law, Princess Leonore, preside over a four-course feast. Below, privileged royal guests are transported to faraway lands including a romantic snowy rendezvous in the woods and an authentic medieval tournament for the Battle of Champion -- with the help of Hollywood-caliber special effects, of course. | #13 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Oakbrook Wood Dale IL ~22.06 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Oakbrook Oak Brook is a village in DuPage and Cook Counties, in Illinois. The population was 8,702 at the 2000 census. Oak Brook, an affluent suburb of Chicago, has the headquarters of McDonald's.Oak Brook was incorporated as a Village in 1958, due in large part to the efforts of Paul Butler, a prominent civic leader and landowner whose father had first moved to the vicinity in 1898 and opened a dairy farm shortly thereafter. Prior to incorporation, the name Oak Brook was used by local residents to distinguish their community from neighboring Hinsdale and Elmhurst, going back to the founding of the Oak Brook Civic Association almost two decades earlier.[2]The original boundaries were smaller than the present extent of the Village, but a considerable amount of land was acquired soon after the ... | #14 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Woodfield Mall Wood Dale IL ~22.10 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Woodfield Mall Woodfield has the finest collection of department stores and specialty shops in the Great Lakes region including Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and nearly 300 stores and restaurants. Surround yourself with fashion, food, and fun at Illinois' largest mall. Located 25 miles NW of Chicago, and 7 miles west of O'Hare, Woodfield Mall is the best destination for leisure guests, groups, reunions, and business travelers.Woodfield Mall is an upscale shopping mall located in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States, at the intersection of Golf Road and Illinois Route 53.Woodfield opened on September 9, 1971 with 59 stores, growing to 189 stores with 1.9 million retail square feet by 1973, the largest mall in the United States at that time. It is currently the largest mall in the ... http://www.shopwoodfield.com/ | #15 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Us Marine Corps Reserve Center 2711 Mcdonough St Joliet IL - 815-725-7828 ~22.31 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Us Marine Corps Reserve Center The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. In the civilian leadership structure of the United States military, the Marine Corps is a component of the United States Department of the Navy, often working closely with U.S. naval forces for training, transportation, and logistic purposes; however, in the military leadership structure the Marine Corps is a separate branch.Captain Samuel Nicholas formed two battalions of Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia as naval infantry.[10] Since then, the mission of the Marine Corps has evo... | #16 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora University of St Francis 500 Wilcox St Joliet IL - 815-740-3360 ~22.44 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to University of St Francis The University of St. Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan institution, serving more than 4,300 students at locations throughout the nation. USF's main campus is located at 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet, Illinois. It is located about 35 miles southwest of Chicago in a residential neighborhood and serves 1,300 students. http://www.stfrancis.edu | #17 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center 1551 Thoreau Drive Schaumburg IL ~22.88 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center stands out in Chicago as a ground-breaking showpiece for conventions and trade shows. Effortlessly blending modern elegance with expansive and fully-integrated facilities, the Schaumburg Convention Center provides an inspiring setting where everything for your event comes together—seamlessly http://www.schaumburgconventioncenter.com | #18 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Joliet Public Library 150 N Ottawa St Joliet IL - 815-740-2660 ~23.20 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Joliet Public Library The Joliet Public Library (JPL) is the public library system serving the city of Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Public Library was founded on March 7th, 1876 with 750 donated books and Charlotte Akin was the first librarian. Today the majority of the ~300,000-item collection resides in downtown Joliet at the main location, in a building designed in 1903 by Daniel H. Burnham. On April 19, 1989, the library was firebombed. | #19 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Melrose Park (Neighborhood) Chicago IL ~24.70 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Melrose Park Melrose Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,171 at the 2000 census. Melrose Park has long been home to a large Italian-American population, though it also contains many Mexican-Americans. It was the home of Kiddieland Amusement Park and the current home of Maywood Park Racetrack, Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and Stern Pinball, Inc., which is the world's last manufacturer of coin-operated pinball machines.There is a Metra railroad station in Melrose Park with daily service to Chicago. Melrose Park is home to two hospitals, Westlake Hospital and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. | #20 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Arlington Park Race Track Arlington Heights IL ~25.43 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Arlington Park Race Track
| #21 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Justice (Neighborhood) Chicago IL ~25.52 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Justice
| #22 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Brookfield Zoo Wood Dale IL ~25.56 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Brookfield Zoo
| #23 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Chicago Zoological Park 8400 31st St Brookfield IL - (708) 688-8000 ~25.58 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Chicago Zoological Park Near Chicago. 216 acres includes a children zoo, butterfly garden, and innovative family play zoo.The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Among its historical firsts are indoor multispecies exhibits, zoo nutrition residencies, methods for animal husbandry, and medical care that includes successful brain surgery for a gorilla. Today, there is an increasing need for conservation leaders to guide, teach, and motivate people to protect the world’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. In addition to conservationists, the... http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Zoo-Home | #24 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Schiller Park (Neighborhood) Chicago IL ~25.61 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Schiller Park Schiller Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,850 at the 2000 census.Schiller Park is located at 41°57'22?N 87°52'14?W.According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²), all of it land.As of the census of 2000, there were 11,850 people, 4,244 households, and 3,045 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,283.5 people per square mile (1,451.7/km²). There were 4,335 housing units at an average density of 1,567.0/sq mi (604.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 80.98% White, 1.98% African American, 0.28% Native American, 5.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 8.11% from other races, and 3.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.92% ... | #25 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Forest Park (Neighborhood) Chicago IL ~26.49 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Forest Park Located about 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, the Village of Forest Park is a family-oriented community with a small-town atmosphere boasting the conveniences of a much larger community such as easy access to shopping, transportation and medical services. The “Village with a Smile” has excellent schools as evidenced by the increasing academic achievements, innovative teachers and expanding curriculum. The Park District of Forest Park, a 15 acre park, features a beautiful, new aquatic center, and the Forest Park Public Library in its new quarters is constantly upgrading its collection and adding to its services. The services and programs offered by the Howard Mohr Community Center are the best around, and when shopping in Forest Park, whether its downtown Madison Street or at any one of ... | #26 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Allstate Arena Wood Dale IL ~26.56 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Allstate Arena
| #27 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Rosemont Theatre Wood Dale ~26.61 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Rosemont Theatre Rosemont Theatre is a concert hall in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The venue, which has seats for 4,300 people and opened in 1995, hosts many different musical artists and shows. It is located near O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.Rosemont was the venue for the annual WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 1st 2006.The answer-and-question game show Jeopardy! held their annual College Championship at the theatre in May 1999.The Mayor of Rosemont, Bradley Stephens, is currently planning to sell the site to the state of Illinois to use as a casino in an effort to gain revenue. The idea was initially pitched in September 2007, and again in May 2008, to lawmakers in Springfield who have expressed interest in the state-... | #28 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago IL ~26.72 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Located in downtown Chicago,Illinois; the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space.The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is a convention center for Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of 840,000 sq ft (78,000 m2). It is located near O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre. The facility is named after long time Rosemont mayor, Donald E. Stephens. | #29 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora O'hare (Neighborhood) Chicago IL ~26.90 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to O'hare Neighborhood surrounding airport.Chicago O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD, FAA LID: ORD), also known as O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Field, or simply O'Hare, is a major airport located in the northwestern-most corner of Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. It serves as the primary and largest hub for United Airlines and as a hub for American Airlines. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.In 2008, the airport had 881,566 aircraft operations, an average of 2,409 per day (64% scheduled commercial, 33% air taxi, 3% general aviation and <1% military). O'Hare International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the world with 64,397,782 passengers passing thro... | #30 of 30 Things To Do in North Aurora Chicagoland Speedway Morris IL ~27.00 miles from North Aurora city center Hotels Close to Chicagoland Speedway Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. The speedway is actually located several miles south of Joliet proper, just off Illinois Route 53 between Joliet and Wilmington, Illinois. It currently has a capacity of 75,000 people. Since its inaugural season in 2001, the Chicagoland Speedway has become an unexpected and significant draw for major NASCAR and IRL events, often selling out major races months in advance.The speedway itself is known to be one of NASCAR's infamous "cookie cutter" speedways, because it resembles many other 1.5-mile (2.4 km) downforce racetracks that resemble a D-shape in the NASCAR racing series. Although it may have the stigma of being a "cookie cutter" D-shaped oval, Chicagoland is unique in that it is one continuous curve,... |
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