Extended StayAmerica Chicago - Itasca

Aéroport (OHare International Airport - ORD)

24,135

A major center for business and tourism, Chicago attracts over 30 million visitors annually.Known worldwide as the “Windy City,” Chicago sits proudly on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Home of the first skyscraper, the citys skyline remains an impressive sight. Chicago is also a global financial center and home to the Chicago Stock Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, or CME. Cities of Chicagos size can sometimes overwhelm visitors who are unfamiliar with the area. Two locations that provide terrific local information are Chicago Water Works Visitor Center at 163 East Pearson and the Chicago Cultural Center Information Center at 77 East Randolph. One fun place to begin your visit is at the Skydeck atop the Willis Tower. From here you are atop what was once the tallest building in the world and can see an amazing 50 miles. Just a mile from the Skydeck is Millennium Park, a 24-acre park complete with major performance venues offering wonderful public events and activities that change with Chicagos varied seasons. Chicago is a superb place for museum goers of all types. Art connoisseurs wont want to miss an opportunity to visit the Art Institute of Chicago. At about one million square feet, it is the second largest art museum in the nation, as well as a world-renowned venue. For those even mildly curious about how things work, theMuseum of Science and Industry is the place to visit. With 2,000 exhibits in 75 halls, visitors can see a working coal mine, a World War II German submarine and so much more. Use the Museums visit planner to get the most from your time here. While not known as a beach community, Chicago sits along the largest freshwater lake located entirely within the United States. For much of the year, all sorts of wonderful recreation can be found on or near Lake Michigan. With six courses, three driving ranges and two miniature golf courses, Chicago Park District Golf is the perfect for golfers of all abilities to enjoy the sport.FROM I-290, TAKE EXIT 5 (THORNDALE AVENUE/ELGIN-O'HARE EXPRESSWAY) WEST TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 MILES EXIT AT ROUTE 53 (ROHLWING ROAD) SOUTH TURN AT THE FIRST LEFT (TO ROUTE 53 SOUTH) UNDER THORNDALE AVENUE AND PROCEE TURN RIGHT ONTO NORTH ROHLWING ROADHOTEL WILL BE ON THE LEFT