20% off (Sale price $64.08, Reg. Price $80.10) :: Hotel at a Glance: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – SchaumburgThis DoubleTree hotel is minutes from some of suburban Chicagos top attractions, from shopping to golf and kid-friendly entertainment. The hotel makes it even easier to explore the area with a free shuttle that runs within a 5-mile radius. Best way to unwind with a dip in the indoor pool Where to eat: The Cafe serves casual American food all day. Staying fit: The gyms cardio equipment and free weights are available 24 hours a day. High-tech perk: Guests who join Hilton Honors can open their room doors with their phones using the Digital Key app.Schaumburg, Illinois: Family-Friendly Chicago Suburb with Shopping and Nature PreserveSchaumburg, located about 30 miles northwest of Chicago, is best known as the home of Woodfield Mall, the nation’s ninth-largest shopping center. Among roughly 300 stores and restaurants, Woodfield’s anchor attractions include an Apple Store, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Just around the corner, The Streets of Woodfield offers a pedestrian-friendly experience with a movie theater, clothing stores, and the Legoland Discovery Center. Here, kids can tour an interactive Lego “factory” and build their own Lego creations.Experience the outdoors at the Ned Brown Forest Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—a 3,700-acre expanse on the border of Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village. Bikers, joggers, and rollerbladers take advantage of an 8-mile paved loop as fishers post up around Busse Lake in pursuit of channel catfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike. The forest preserve is also a popular spot for canoeing and picnicking. Come evening, journey back to the Middle Ages at Medieval Times, a restaurant that puts on a nightly show—a jousting tournament with horseback-riding knights and falconry demonstrations.
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