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Archer Avenue Ghost Stories
www.prairieghosts.com/archerave
There are a number of locations along its route that boast more than their share of ghosts,
including the famous Resurrection Mary. Website will tell you more.
Al Capone
Willow Springs .................................................................................................708-467-3700
A number of institutions still stand that were once used by Capone during Prohibition for a
speakeasy, gambling and brothels. There’s good food and fun along Archer Avenue. It is said
there are a few ghosts who still inhabit the buildings.
SHOPPING .............................................................................................708-387-7550
The Western Suburbs features many vibrant shopping districts and abundant shopping centers.
Unique Shops: Boutiques, specialty, apparel, children’s, resale, health, ethnic, gourmet
foods, art galleries and more.
Hobby Shops: Check out our stores for collectors, crafters, ceramists, bicyclists, model
erectors, sports enthusiasts and more.
Home Decorating: A variety of stores specific to home furnishings, hardware, bath
& kitchen, cabinetry, drapery, lighting and custom made furniture.
Major Retailers: Borders, Trader Joes, Target, Kohl’s, Home Depot, Sam’s Club,
Walmart, Pier One, Quarry Shopping Mall and more.
Antiques & Resale: Nearly 20 antique shops and a 10,000-foot antique mall.
Dining: Over 100 restaurants of various cuisines and price ranges. Ambiences include
alfresco, fine dining, cafés, eclectic, ethnic, buffet and more.
Hotels: Call us if you are looking for overnight accommodations. Some include indoor
pools, banquets and restaurants.
Nightlife: Plenty of places to enjoy dancing, live entertainment, gathering with friends
and conversation over cocktails.
Weddings & Occasions Banquets: A number of unique facilities that can
accommodate small gatherings to up to 500 people. Ask the chamber.
Unique Ceremony Sites: Gazebos, historical sites and many parks.
NATURE/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Bicycle Trails: Centennial, I&M Canal, and Salt Creek Trails wind through the wooded
Forest Preserves offering scenic and relaxing routes, providing access to various picnic groves
and other points of interest. Bring a camera.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Features aquariums containing minnows, tadpoles, salamanders, crawfish and aquatic insects;
terraria containing frogs, toads, turtles and small snakes; examples of the common wildflowers
when in bloom; habitat exhibits loaned by the Illinois State Museum and many others.
Horse Stables
Ride your own or go on a guided tour. We will find a stable for you.
Flagg Creek Golf Course
6939 S. Wolf Rd., Countryside ..........................................................................708-246-3336
www.flaggcreekcourse.org
Touted as one of the finest nine-hole courses in the Chicagoland area, Flagg Creek is a familyoriented
course where you can play nine holes or hit a bucket of balls on the lighted driving
range. Flagg Creek also offers a pro shop for your golf needs and a full service bar and
restaurant which is available for private parties. (Public)
Gleneagles Country Club
13070 McCarthy Rd., Lemont ...........................................................................630-257-5466
www.golfgleneagles.com
Located in picturesque Lemont, it enjoys a reputation for exquisite conditioning in a mature golf
setting. As host of the Chicago Open, a PGA Tour sponsored event, one can envision playing the
same course that Nicklaus, Venturi, Snead, Player, Casper and Palmer tried to conquer. (Public)
La Grange Country Club
620 S. Brainard, La Grange (Private) ...............................................................708-352-0066
Enjoy outstanding camaraderie in a membership-supported environment with excellent amenities.
Winter Sports
The gently rolling terrain at Bemis Woods offers excellent cross-country skiing for beginners
and advanced skiers alike. For the non-skiers, Bemis Woods also offers sledding, coasting
and hiking. Enjoy all of our Forest Preserve system.
Parks & Recreation
www.westsuburbanchamber.org........................................................................708-387-7550
Our many area parks include: tennis courts, ice rinks, skate parks, baseball/softball diamonds,
indoor & outdoor soccer fields, basketball courts, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts,
inline hockey rink, bocce ball court, lighted walking path, gazebos and tot lots.
LAKES/CREEKS
Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bird watching and nature education.
Salt Creek: Western Springs & Brookfield.
I&M Canal: Between Willow Springs Road and Route 83, enter at Willow Springs Rd.—
Canoes only.
Belly Deep Slough: Between US 45 and Kean Ave., one-half mile S. of 95th St.
Parking on East side of US 45.
Bullfrog Lake: Two miles SW. of Willow Springs, one-half mile South of 95th St. off of
Wolf Rd. Area 16 acres.
Cermak Park Pond: Village of Lyons ............................................708-442-4500
Horsetail Lake: On East side of Willow Springs Rd. (104th Ave.), North of McCarthy
Rd. (123rd St.).
Ida Lake: One-half mile South of Highway 66 and 1 mile North of Interstate 55 on the
West side of Mannheim Rd. (US 45).
Joe’s Pond: On West side of Willow Springs Rd. (104th Ave.), 1 mile South of 95th St.
Maple Lake: Located on the South side of 95th Street, one-half mile West of Willow
Springs Rd. (104th Ave.). Four parking areas around the lake. Rowboat rental for fishing and
pleasure at the West parking lot off of Wolf Rd. from April through October.
Papoose Lake: On South side of McCarthy Rd. (123rd Street), one-quarter mile West
of Mannheim Rd. (US 45).
For details or more information, call 708-387-7550
or visit www.westsuburbanchamber.org
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