Looking for things to do with the kids in the Oak Brook area or other Western Chicago suburbs? Why not take a stay-cation? Swim in Hyatt House Oak Brook's heated indoor pool. Enjoy upscale shopping at two of Chicagoland's premier malls, Oakbrook Center and Yorktown Center as well as other popular free-standing stores like Restoration Hardware, REI, Nike Factory, and more. Indulge in world class dining at favorites like Gibson's, Fogo de Chao, Ditka's, Eddie V's, Beatrix, Antico Posto, Harry Caray's, Wildfire, and more. There is tons to do in Oak Brook for fun and entertainment! Bowl or play bocce ball at Pinstripes, play interactive mini-golf at Puttshack, get out of an escape room or try an exciting virtual reality game room like Sandbox VR, Immersive Gamebox, or Wonderverse. Catch a show Drury Lane Theatre or be the star of your own show at Great Big Game Show which puts you inside your own game show. Come take a staycation and discover all the fun in Oak Brook this Spring Break.

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Spring Break in Oak Brook, IL

Located just outside Chicago, our Oak Brook hotel puts you near some of the best attractions and things to do in the area. Experience the diverse, regional dining scene or catch a 3D movie with all the high-tech frills. Play golf at the Oak Brook Golf Club, only a mile away, or hit Yorktown Center retail shops.

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Get up close to more than 2,300 animals spanning 450 species including dolphins and marine life, penguins, and The Savannah, which showcases African animals, like giraffes, hogs, and klipspringers, plus animal encounters including feedings.

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Brookfield Zoo

Access to the same expert medical teams and surgical specialists in a convenient suburban location with the same leading treatments and kid-focused technologies.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Outpatient Center

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place.  The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies and in-house pastry favorites.

Beatrix

Sandbox is a futuristic virtual reality experience for groups of up to 6 where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world.

Sandbox VR

Popular, upscale Brazilian chain steakhouse known for it's all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

Fogo de Chao

Brand-name retail shops, department stores, restaurants & an IMAX  movie theatre located in nearby Lombard, IL.

Yorktown Center

A brand new, ground-up hospital featuring 259 private inpatient suites with the latest trends in healthcare design.

Elmhurst Hospital

Order Italian-inspired bistro fare and made-from-scratch pizza and pasta at this stylish eatery, bar, and entertainment destination which includes a bowling alley and bocce ball court. Grab a drink and s’mores to enjoy by the outdoor fire pit.

Pinstripes: Bowling, Bocce, Bistro

Located within five miles of the hotel, Elmhurst College is a liberal arts college with undergraduate and graduate schools. Visit the historic 48-acre campus, established in 1871, and its scenic arboretum or cheer on the NCAA athletics teams.

Elmhurst College

Drive 25 minutes to the Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1860 by abolitionists. Located on an 80-acre campus Wheaton College offers a music conservatory and boasts a celebrated NCAA Division III crew team.

Wheaton College

Treat yourself to upscale surf and turf, steakhouse staples, and an impressive wine selection at this local favorite. Enjoy cuts of Gibsons Prime Angus Beef sourced from farms in the Midwest and unique dessert offerings.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Visit this historic club to catch a thrilling polo match on the prestigious Prince of Wales Field. Join in the game day festivities with a champagne brunch or a tailgating party before the pony parade and team introductions.

Oak Brook Polo Club

A premier shopping destination in Chicago's western suburbs, Oakbrook Center is a spectacular outdoor mall located near I-88 in Oak Brook, Illinois – just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Oakbrook Center

A Catholic college founded in 1901, Dominican University is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Visit the 30-acre featuring gardens and chapels, or attend a soccer match, where the top-ranked Dominican University competes in the NCAA Division III.

Dominican University

Opening Nov 2021 a brand new tech-infused mini-golf with themed holes and a prize wheel as well as food, drinks, music, and more.

Puttshack

Elegant 971-seat venue offering Broadway shows, local productions & concerts, plus dining & events.

Drury Lane Theatre

Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace brings academic-level primary care, comprehensive world-class specialty care and high-level imaging services to one convenient, west suburban location. The center features advanced imaging, cosmetic services, pediatrics, primary care, rehabilitative services, orthopedics and more.

Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace

Rush Oak Brook is your health care hub in the Western suburbs, with adult primary care and nearly 20 specialties - all in a state-of-the-art, 100,000 square foot facility.

Rush Oak Brook

The Oak Brook Promenade is a vibrant, high quality specialty retail and dining lifestyle center located in Oak Brook, the premiere shopping destination of the Chicagoland area. Anchored by nationally renowned tenants featuring fine clothiers, jewelers, financial services, home furnishings, as well as casual and fine dining restaurants.

Oak Brook Promenade

Less than five minutes form the hotel is the region’s premier golf club, featuring 27 holes of golf. Hit the links on the lush 6,541-yard, 18-hole course, visit the pro shop, or unwind at the grill with a patio overlooking the course.

Oak Brook Golf Club

A community college located 20 minutes from the hotel, the College of DuPage is one of the largest undergraduate schools in the state. Visit and tour the 273-acre campus in Glen Ellyn or watch the champion NJCAA sports teams compete. Summer 2023 visitors should be sure to check out the Andy Warhol Exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center on campus. The 10,000 square foot exhibit will feature 94 works from Warhol's collection.

College of DuPage

Walk a block to this contemporary farmhouse-style cafe for seasonal menus crafted with local, sustainably sourced ingredients and free-range eggs. Open for breakfast and lunch, menus include gluten-free selections and direct trade coffee.

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