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HISTORY<br />
Illinois Route 66<br />
This road has come to symbolize the nostalgia of the American Highway linking many of our<br />
communities with a variety of points of interest along the way.<br />
The Heritage Corridor<br />
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com<br />
One of the best-kept secrets of American history. The Canal features a variety of historic,<br />
recreational and special events. A new 110 foot boat plies the canal ..................888-926-2262<br />
Flagg Creek Historical Society & Museum<br />
7425 S. Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge ...........................................................................708-246-1160<br />
1856 farm house restored for use as a learning center & museum. Call for hours.<br />
La Grange Area Historical Society<br />
444 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange .....................................................................708-482-4248<br />
www.lagrangehistory.org<br />
Specializing in home research, memorabilia display, photographic records, oral histories, family<br />
biographies and more. Call for hours.<br />
<strong>West</strong>ern Springs Tower Museum<br />
& Historical Society (inside base of water tower)<br />
916 Hillgrove, <strong>West</strong>ern Springs ........................................................................708-246-9230<br />
www.westernspringshistory.org<br />
The museum houses exhibits, photographs and information relating to the history of <strong>West</strong>ern<br />
Springs and photos of all annual Preservation Award houses. Also houses a children’s museum<br />
with hands–on activities for children of all ages. The Historical Museum is located in the Historic<br />
Water Tower, The Village Green, in the center of <strong>West</strong>ern Springs. Call for hours.<br />
CULTURE & ARTS<br />
Hinsdale Center for the Arts<br />
5903 S. Countyline Rd., Hinsdale .....................................................................630-887-0203<br />
www.hinsdalearts.org<br />
The Center is open all year and offers classes and workshops in dance, drawing, painting,<br />
sculpture, music, theatre and more. Call for schedule.<br />
La Grange Art League<br />
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange .....................................................................708-352-3101<br />
www.lagrangeartleague.org<br />
Gallery, custom framing, special events, classes, demonstration and juried shows.<br />
Theatre of <strong>West</strong>ern Springs<br />
4384 Hampton Ave., <strong>West</strong>ern Springs ...............................................................708-246-3380<br />
www.theatrewesternsprings.com<br />
For over 50 years, the Theatre of <strong>West</strong>ern Springs, dedicated to serving as a major cultural<br />
resource, produces quality theatre while providing a company of adult and young members with<br />
education in theatre arts and fulfillment opportunities. Call for schedule.<br />
<strong>West</strong>ern <strong>Suburban</strong> Orchestra .............................................630-887-7464<br />
www.westsubsymphony.org<br />
The symphony orchestra has proudly performed in La Grange and Hinsdale throughout its<br />
history. In recent years, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Suburban</strong> Symphony groups have also staged concerts in Chicago,<br />
Oak Brook, Wheaton, Clarendon Hills, Darien and Berwyn, as well as in Great Britain.<br />
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Village Vocal Chords ..................................................................708-328-5021<br />
www.villagevocalchords.com<br />
4-time International Champions of Harmony, Inc. This women’s four-part a cappella choir hosts<br />
concerts and performs at various events.<br />
ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION<br />
The <strong>West</strong>ern Suburbs features a variety of leisure and recreational activities. In addition to<br />
those listed below, there are also opportunities for cooking lessons, paint your own pottery, craft<br />
demonstrations, bowling alleys, and more. Go to: www.westsuburbanchamber.org.<br />
Brookfield Zoo<br />
8400 31st St., Brookfield .................................................................................708-485-0263<br />
www.brookfieldzoo.org<br />
Open every day of the year! Many children’s activities. Great food! Special rates. Tram rides.<br />
Willowbrook Ballroom & Banquet Center<br />
8900 Archer Ave., Willow Springs .....................................................................708-839-1000<br />
www.willowbrookballroom.com<br />
Whether taking dancing lessons, dancing the night away on the ballroom’s sweeping dance floor,<br />
or toasting life’s celebrations in its series of private banquet rooms, yet another generation has<br />
become smitten with the romance and history of the Willowbrook Ballroom.<br />
The Illinois Billiard Club & Bonnie’s Dining & Banquet<br />
8446 Archer Ave., Willow Springs .....................................................................708-839-1331<br />
www.illinoisbilliardclub.com<br />
In this entire nation there is not another single facility that offers such sensitivity, grandeur and<br />
genuine compassion when providing both the elegance and authentic historical side of billiards<br />
and its relationship to societies’ upscale celebrations, banquets and private dinner parties.<br />
Toyota Park<br />
71st and Harlem in Bridgeview ........................................................................708-594-7200<br />
www.toyotapark.com<br />
Toyota Park hosts the Chicago Fire Major League Soccer games and a variety of live entertainment.<br />
Call to see what’s happening. Easy access from the Stevenson (55 highway).<br />
Stella’s Restaurant & Sports Complex<br />
3903 Joliet Ave., Lyons ....................................................................................708-447-0405<br />
A fully heated batting cage in the winter and open air in the summer. Full instruction in baseball,<br />
softball, basketball, private and group instruction on hitting, fielding, pitching and catching. Call<br />
ahead for reservations. Includes restaurant and arcade.<br />
La Grange Theatre<br />
80 S. La Grange, La Grange .............................................................................708-354-0460<br />
www.lagrangetheatre.com<br />
In addition to affordable movie showings, this renovated historic theater hosts comedy nights,<br />
family nights, live theater and musical performances. Great dining & shopping nearby.<br />
McCook Athletic & Exposition Center (MAX)<br />
4750 S. Vernon Ave., McCook ..........................................................................708-485-9900<br />
www.max-mccook.com<br />
Indoor sports & recreational facility. Call for schedule of age-specific activities and all<br />
entertainment performances. Family activities. Football-sized sports field. Open all year long.<br />
Quarry Theater ...............................................................................708-352-0918<br />
A 14 screen cinema in Hodgkins. Free parking.
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