While we love our city, even die-hard Chicagoans need a break from the concrete and sewer grates. Escape to this hidden resort just outside city limits for the vacation of a lifetime where you'll find all the natural wonders Illinois is truly known for.
Relaxation, adventure, and fun await at this luxurious getaway. Keep scrolling for all the details.
Just west of the city in the town of Oak Brook sits Oak Brook Hills Resort. It offers numerous amenities and activities and is great for families, couples, friends, and company trips.
This hidden resort houses 348 guest rooms and 38 suites, spanning 150 acres of gorgeous, natural hillside. In addition to getaways, events like holiday celebrations and live music take place regularly.
Room rates run between about $100 and $300 per night. Options are a queen or king bed, and there are corner rooms as well as several upscale suites.
Amenities include an indoor and an outdoor pool as well as a spa, a fitness center, and WiFi throughout the grounds.
There is also an award-winning golf course called Willow Crest Golf Club. It is an 18-hole, 6,433-yard par 70 course most amazing for its incredible views of the surrounding forestry and lake.
Food is an additional amenity that Oak Brook Hills takes care of. Breakfast is brought to your room each morning and may include pastries, sandwiches, and other light fare.
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The resort offers a restaurant, lounge, and cafe as well as a sports bar and grill. There is also a patio restaurant at the golf course. Food items include fish n' chips, hot dogs, burgers, wraps, salads, and more.
This hidden resort is also perfect for events like weddings and conferences. There is 40,000 square-feet of event space on-site as well as various outdoor areas for hosting parties. The grand ballroom holds up to 1,500 people.
Oak Brook is located near Brookfield Zoo, the Morton Arboretum, as well as vast shopping and dining options. You'll feel an ocean away from the city when you vacation here.
Oak Brook Hills Resort is located just outside the city at 3500 Midwest Road in Oak Brook.You can find more info and make reservations through its website or Facebook page.
For more natural wonder, take a look at eight amazing state parks around Chicago.
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