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This Round Table team is comprised of MassDOT employees and transportation industry stakeholders. Seventeen employees of MassDOT, chosen from a pool of applicants, were selected for this Round Table, and represent different modes of transportation, different departments within MassDOT (Highway, RMV, MBTA, etc.), and varying levels of positions within MassDOT. The stakeholders represent individuals from outside of the agency.
I am pleased that, as WTS-Boston President, I was asked to be part of this Round Table as a stakeholder. The goal of the Round Table is to identify issues/opportunities, and discuss and propose solutions to MassDOT executives. The following represents the Round Table's focus:
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The Round Table members meet once a month for two hours to brainstorm issues/opportunities, prioritize, identify root causes, identify multiple options to address, develop recommendations
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The week following this meeting, there is an open forum Round Table Meeting with the Secretary, and his executive leadership team. The Round Table members discuss those items vetted out in the previous
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This is the first in a multi-part series of posts looking at if large enterprise and legacy storage systems are dead, along with what todays EMC VMAX 10K updates means.
EMC has announced an upgrade, refresh or new version of their previously announced Virtual matrix (VMAX) 10,000 (10K), part of the VMAX family of enterprise class storage systems formerly known as DMX (Direct Matrix) and Symmetrix. I will get back to more coverage on the VMAX 10K and other EMC enhancements in a few moments in part two and three of this series.
Have you heard the industry myth about the demise or outright death of traditional storage systems? This has been particularly the case for high-end enterprise class systems, which by the way which were first, declared dead back in the mid-1990s then at the hands of emerging mid-range storage systems.
Enterprise class storage systems include EMC VMAX, Fujitsu Eternus DX8700, HDS, HP XP P9000 based on the HDS high-end product (OEM from HDS parent Hitachi Ltd.). Note that some HPers or their fans might argue that the P10000 (formerly known as 3PAR) declared as tier 1.5 should also be on the list; I will leave that up to you to decide.
Let us not forget the IBM DS8000 series (whose predecessors was known as the ESS and VSS before that); although some IBMers will tell you that XIV should also be in this list. High-end enterprise class storage systems such as those mentioned above are not alone in being declared dead at the hands of new all solid-state devices (SSD) and their startup vendors, or mixed and hybrid-based solutions.
Some are even declaring dead due to new SSD appliances or systems, and by storage hypervisor or virtual storage array (VSA) the traditional mid-range storage systems that were supposed to have killed off the enterprise systems a decade ago (hmm, DejaVu?).
The mid-range storage systems include among others block (SAN and DAS) and file (NAS) systems from Data Direct Networks (DDN), Dell Complement, EqualLogic and MD series (Netapp Engenio based), EMC VNX and Isilon, Fujitsu Eternus, and HDS HUS mid-range formerly known as AMS. Let us not forget about HP 3PAR or P2000 (DotHill based) or P6000 (EVA which is probably being put out to rest). Then there are the various IBM products (their own and what they OEM from others), NEC, NetApp (FAS and Engenio), Oracle and Starboard (formerly known as Reldata). Note that there are many startups that could be in the above list as well if they were not considering the above to be considered dead, thus causing themselves to also be extinct as well, how ironic ;).
What are some industry trends that I am seeing?
- Some vendors and products might be nearing the ends of their useful lives
- Some vendors, their products and portfolios continue to evolve and expand
- Some vendors and their products are moving into new or adjacent markets
- Some vendors are refining where and what to sell when and to who
- Some vendors are moving up market, some down market
- Some vendors are moving into new markets, others are moving out of markets
- Some vendors are declaring others dead to create a new market for their products
- One size or approach or technology does not fit all needs, avoid treating all the same
- Leverage multiple tools and technology in creative ways
- Maximize return on innovation (the new ROI) by using various tools, technologies in ways to boost productivity, effectiveness while removing complexity and cost
- Realization that cutting cost can result in reduced resiliency, thus look for and remove complexity with benefit of removing costs without compromise
Keep in mind that there is a difference between industry adoption (what is talked about) and customer deployment (what are actually bought and used). Likewise there is technology based on GQ (looks and image) and G2 (functionality, experience).
There is also an industry myth that SSD cannot or has not been successful in traditional storage systems which in some cases has been true with some products or vendors. Otoh, some vendors such as EMC, NetApp and Oracle (among others) are having good success with SSD in their storage systems. Some SSD startup vendors have been more successful on both the G2 and GQ front, while some focus on the GQ or image may not be as successful (or at least yet) in the industry adoption vs. customer deployment game.
For the above mentioned storage systems vendors and products (among others), or at least for most of them there is still have plenty of life in them, granted their role and usage is changing including in some cases being found as back-end storage systems behind servers running virtualization, cloud, object storage and other storage software stacks. Likewise, some of the new and emerging storage systems (hardware, software, valueware, services) and vendors have bright futures while others may end up on the where are they now list.
Are high-end enterprise class or other storage arrays and systems dead at the hands of new startups, virtual storage appliances (VSA), storage hypervisors, storage virtualization, virtual storage and SSD?
Are large storage arrays dead at the hands of SSD?
Have SSDs been unsuccessful with storage arrays (with poll)?
Here are links to two polls where you can cast your vote.
Cast your vote and see results of if large storage arrays and systems are dead here.
Cast your vote and see results of if SSD has not been successful in storage systems.
So what about it, are enterprise or large storage arrays and systems dead?
Perhaps in some tabloids or industry myths (or that some wish for) or in some customer environments, as well as for some vendors or their products that can be the case.
However, IMHO for many other environments (and vendors) the answer is no, granted some will continue to evolve from legacy high-end enterprise class storage systems to mid-range or to appliance or VSA or something else.
There is still life many of the storage systems architectures, platforms and products that have been declared dead for over a decade.
Continue reading about the specifics of the EMC VMAX 10K announcement in the next post in this series here. Also check out Chucks EMC blog to see what he has to say.
Ok, nuff said for now.
Disclosure: EMC is not a StorageIO client; however, they have been in the past directly and via acquisitions that they have done. I am however a customer of EMC via my Iomega IX4 NAS (I never did get the IX2 that I supposedly won at EMCworld ;) ) that I bought on Amazon.com and indirectly via VMware products that I have, oh, and they did sent me a copy of the new book Human Face of Big Data (read more here).
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Greg Schulz - Author Cloud and Virtual Data Storage Networking (CRC Press, 2011), The Green and Virtual Data Center (CRC Press, 2009), and Resilient Storage Networks (Elsevier, 2004)
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Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), a leading supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile broadband operators, today announced it has received a four million dollar expansion order from a Tier-1 mobile operator in Europe for the Allot Service Gateway. Allot received this order during the fourth quarter of 2013.
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Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a leading global provider of intelligent broadband solutions that put mobile, fixed and enterprise networks at the center of the digital lifestyle and workstyle. Allot's DPI-based solutions identify and leverage the business intelligence in data networks, empowering operators to analyze, protect, improve and enrich the digital lifestyle services they deliver. Allot's unique blend of innovative technology, proven know-how and collaborative approach to industry standards and partnerships enables network operators worldwide to elevate their role in the digital lifestyle ecosystem and to open the door to a wealth of new business opportunities. For more information, please visit http://www.allot.com.
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Machine Learning helps make complex systems more efficient. By applying advanced Machine Learning techniques such as Cognitive Fingerprinting, wind project operators can utilize these tools to learn from collected data, detect regular patterns, and optimize their own operations. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Stuart Gillen, Director of Business Development at SparkCognition, discussed how research has demonstrated the value of Machine Learning in delivering next generation analytics to imp...
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DevOps at Cloud Expo – being held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA – announces that its Call for Papers is open. Born out of proven success in agile development, cloud computing, and process automation, DevOps is a macro trend you cannot afford to miss. From showcase success stories from early adopters and web-scale businesses, DevOps is expanding to organizations of all sizes, including the world's largest enterprises – and delivering real results. Am...
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With the proliferation of both SQL and NoSQL databases, organizations can now target specific fit-for-purpose database tools for their different application needs regarding scalability, ease of use, ACID support, etc. Platform as a Service offerings make this even easier now, enabling developers to roll out their own database infrastructure in minutes with minimal management overhead. However, this same amount of flexibility also comes with the challenges of picking the right tool, on the right ...
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The 19th International Cloud Expo has announced that its Call for Papers is open. Cloud Expo, to be held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, brings together Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Microservices and WebRTC to one location. With cloud computing driving a higher percentage of enterprise IT budgets every year, it becomes increasingly important to plant your flag in this fast-expanding business opportuni...
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With over 720 million Internet users and 40–50% CAGR, the Chinese Cloud Computing market has been booming. When talking about cloud computing, what are the Chinese users of cloud thinking about? What is the most powerful force that can push them to make the buying decision? How to tap into them? In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Yu Hao, CEO and co-founder of SpeedyCloud, answered these questions and discussed the results of SpeedyCloud's survey.
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The Internet of Things will challenge the status quo of how IT and development organizations operate. Or will it? Certainly the fog layer of IoT requires special insights about data ontology, security and transactional integrity. But the developmental challenges are the same: People, Process and Platform. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Craig Sproule, CEO of Metavine, demonstrated how to move beyond today's coding paradigm and shared the must-have mindsets for removing complexity from the develo...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that MangoApps will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. MangoApps provides modern company intranets and team collaboration software, allowing workers to stay connected and productive from anywhere in the world and from any device.
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Large scale deployments present unique planning challenges, system commissioning hurdles between IT and OT and demand careful system hand-off orchestration. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Jeff Smith, Senior Director and a founding member of Incenergy, will discuss some of the key tactics to ensure delivery success based on his experience of the last two years deploying Industrial IoT systems across four continents.
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Redis is not only the fastest database, but it is the most popular among the new wave of databases running in containers. Redis speeds up just about every data interaction between your users or operational systems. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Dave Nielsen, Developer Advocate, Redis Labs, will share the functions and data structures used to solve everyday use cases that are driving Redis' popularity.
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Predictive analytics tools monitor, report, and troubleshoot in order to make proactive decisions about the health, performance, and utilization of storage. Most enterprises combine cloud and on-premise storage, resulting in blended environments of physical, virtual, cloud, and other platforms, which justifies more sophisticated storage analytics. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Peter McCallum, Vice President of Datacenter Solutions at FalconStor, discussed using predictive analytics to mon...
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Basho Technologies has announced the latest release of Basho Riak TS, version 1.3. Riak TS is an enterprise-grade NoSQL database optimized for Internet of Things (IoT). The open source version enables developers to download the software for free and use it in production as well as make contributions to the code and develop applications around Riak TS. Enhancements to Riak TS make it quick, easy and cost-effective to spin up an instance to test new ideas and build IoT applications. In addition to...
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Identity is in everything and customers are looking to their providers to ensure the security of their identities, transactions and data. With the increased reliance on cloud-based services, service providers must build security and trust into their offerings, adding value to customers and improving the user experience. Making identity, security and privacy easy for customers provides a unique advantage over the competition.
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In his session at @DevOpsSummit at 19th Cloud Expo, Yoseph Reuveni, Director of Software Engineering at Jet.com, will discuss Jet.com's journey into containerizing Microsoft-based technologies like C# and F# into Docker. He will talk about lessons learned and challenges faced, the Mono framework tryout and how they deployed everything into Azure cloud. Yoseph Reuveni is a technology leader with unique experience developing and running high throughput (over 1M tps) distributed systems with extre...
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SoMedia Networks (TSX-V:VID), the pioneer of scalable cloud-based video production solutions continues to aggressively execute on its market entry strategy within the large-scale online web services and SaaS marketing sector. Since its first integration with Web.com earlier this year SoMedia has now completed more than twelve integrations offering millions of businesses direct access to the Company's integrated ScalableVideo, VideoPlayer, and VideoAnalytics solutions.
SoMedia has completed integrations of its video platforms with: Web.com, Marketo, Yahoo! Commerce Central, Yahoo! Small Business, Moz, Serchen, Captera, Google Chrome Store, Unbounce, Campaign Monitor, Wordpress and App Direct.
The Company plans to accelerate the number of integrations it completes over the next several quarters to take advantage of its first mover status and growing demand for video production by businesses of all sizes. Integration efforts are focusing on SaaS marketing and business services in marketing automation, contact and sales management, email marketing, marketing optimization, SEO, content management, website builders, directories, and app marketplaces.
SoMedia's focus on re-engineering video production to provide scale, volume and reach has positioned ScalableVideo as the first solution capable of providing on demand video production to large-scale online web services and SaaS platforms. Customers of these platforms are able to easily order the production of custom business video content anywhere in North America, in any volume, with fourteen day turnaround, at the lowest price points. SoMedia's free customizable video players provide campaign management and viewer engagement features while advanced video analytics provide real-time video engagement data used to help tune video architecture plus provide data segmentation, video engagement, interaction scoring, and video ROI analysis.
"SoMedia continues to evolve to meet the needs of our partners' business models and the growing demand for video production services," stated Ben Pickering, President and co-CEO of SoMedia Networks. "Large scale online web services businesses and SaaS marketing platforms reach millions of marketers who are looking for video production solutions that seamlessly integrate with the platforms they already use. SoMedia is the first video production company to make scalability its core value proposition and the only company currently positioned to be able to provide a scalable solution to this market."
"While we remain focused on reseller and enterprise opportunities, we see direct channel integrations as the future of SoMedia and online video production. Considering 93% of marketers plan to use video in online marketing sales and communications* we are strongly positioned to capitalize on the tremendous opportunity that lies ahead."
SoMedia currently provides scalable video production services and integrated video marketing and analytics tools to online businesses through three channels: The Reseller Channel - a diversified base of web-marketing companies who resell video production services to small to medium sized businesses for internet marketing purposes; the Enterprise Channel – large scale agencies and corporate marketing departments who require enterprise-wide, on-demand video production services at scale; and most recently the Direct Channel of large online marketing and business services platforms which offer SoMedia's solutions to their customers via applications and integrations.
*2013 Video Marketing Survey and Business Trends Report: Web Video Marketing Council
About SoMedia Networks
SoMedia Networks, the creator of Scalable Video, has reengineered how businesses access video content creation, production and deployment. The cloud-based SoMedia Platform allows businesses, brands and media to easily order the production of custom video content at scale and volume, anywhere, on demand, with rapid turnaround, and at a fraction of current costs.
SoMedia provides Scalable Video as an integrated solution to corporate partners, as a resale solution through thousands of web marketing firms and directly to digital agencies and millions of SMBs across North America. To learn more visit: www.somedia.net.
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"We've discovered that after shows 80% if leads that people get, 80% of the conversations end up on the show floor, meaning people forget about it, people forget who they talk to, people forget that there are actual business opportunities to be had here so we try to help out and keep the conversations going," explained Jeff Mesnik, Founder and President of ContentMX, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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"When you think about the data center today, there's constant evolution, The evolution of the data center and the needs of the consumer of technology change, and they change constantly," stated Matt Kalmenson, VP of Sales, Service and Cloud Providers at Veeam Software, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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"There's a growing demand from users for things to be faster. When you think about all the transactions or interactions users will have with your product and everything that is between those transactions and interactions - what drives us at Catchpoint Systems is the idea to measure that and to analyze it," explained Leo Vasiliou, Director of Web Performance Engineering at Catchpoint Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York Ci...
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As companies gain momentum, the need to maintain high quality products can outstrip their development team's bandwidth for QA. Building out a large QA team (whether in-house or outsourced) can slow down development and significantly increases costs. This eBook takes QA profiles from 5 companies who successfully scaled up production without building a large QA team and includes: What to consider when choosing CI/CD tools How culture and communication can make or break implementation
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Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, is co-located with the 19th International Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world and ThingsExpo Silicon Valley Call for Papers is now open.
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I wanted to gather all of my Internet of Things (IOT) blogs into a single blog (that I could later use with my University of San Francisco (USF) Big Data "MBA" course). However as I started to pull these blogs together, I realized that my IOT discussion lacked a vision; it lacked an end point towards which an organization could drive their IOT envisioning, proof of value, app dev, data engineering and data science efforts. And I think that the IOT end point is really quite simple…
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Extreme Computing is the ability to leverage highly performant infrastructure and software to accelerate Big Data, machine learning, HPC, and Enterprise applications. High IOPS Storage, low-latency networks, in-memory databases, GPUs and other parallel accelerators are being used to achieve faster results and help businesses make better decisions. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Michael O'Neill, Strategic Business Development at NVIDIA, focused on some of the unique ways extreme computing is...
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"We view the cloud not really as a specific technology but as a way of doing business and that way of doing business is transforming the way software, infrastructure and services are being delivered to business," explained Matthew Rosen, CEO and Director at Fusion, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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Redis is not only the fastest database, but it is the most popular among the new wave of databases running in containers. Redis speeds up just about every data interaction between your users or operational systems. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Dave Nielsen, Developer Advocate, Redis Labs, will share the functions and data structures used to solve everyday use cases that are driving Redis' popularity.
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Aspose.Total for .NET is the most complete package of all file format APIs for .NET as offered by Aspose. It empowers developers to create, edit, render, print and convert between a wide range of popular document formats within any .NET, C#, ASP.NET and VB.NET applications. Aspose compiles all .NET APIs on a daily basis to ensure that it contains the most up to date versions of each of Aspose .NET APIs. If a new .NET API or a new version of existing APIs is released during the subscription peri...
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They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
4.6 Room cleanliness
4.4 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
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by A verified traveler
Clean hotel with friendly staff!Posted Jul 19, 2016
We enjoyed staying at Grand Beach. The rooms were very clean, even the patio! The staff was very helpful and courteous. The property is a lot smaller than other resorts we've previously stayed at, but I liked that. Everything was within walking distance; the pools, playground, hammocks, etc. The resort had various activities throughout the week, which was great for the kids.
by A verified traveler from Scotland
Lovely apartment, great stayPosted Jun 30, 2016
This is the best apartment I've stayed in within the Orlando area (previously stayed in Floridays twice and Blue Heron once). The apartment had everything we could need, we were upgraded to a 3 bedroom and it was very spacious. Lovely grounds with 2 pools and mini golf. It felt very secure with doorways in locked corridors. The only down side was the sofa looked a bit past its best but the beds were very comfy. Close to Disney parks and I4. You would need a car to stay here, I don't think they had a park shuttle service. We had a great time.
by A verified traveler
Posted Jun 15, 2016
Nice hotel. Quite area. Room was clean but needed a bit of work. Parking was a problem on the weekend. Gym is too small. They have a lot of outdoor activities. U can have fun at the hotel without going to town if u choose to
by A verified traveler from 米国ニュージャージー州
オーランド各テーマパークにアクセスしやすく、長期滞在可能なホテルPosted Jun 5, 2016
Pros: 部屋の中にシャワーとは別に、ベッドの近くにジャグジーがあり、豪華な感じがすると妻と子供には好評であった。 朝食は、買ってくれば、部屋の中で済ませられるので、リーズナブルに済んだ。
Cons: ホテルの入口・受付、その際に駐車する場所がわかりにくく、夜だったので、うろうろしてしまった。
Location: オーランド空港から車で25分くらい。ユニバーサルスタジオや夜の食事にたくさん店のあるインターナショナルドライブにも、車で15-20分くらいでいける。ディズニーワールドには今回行かなかったが、同じくらいでいけると思う。なお、車がないと、まわりには何もないので、注意。
・ユニバーサルスタジオ・オーランドへの旅行の際に宿泊。レンタカーだったので、特にホテルに食事がなくてもよい、リーズナブルなホテルを探したところ、ここを見つけた。 ・部屋は、とても広く快適。私の泊まった部屋は、2ベッドルーム+2シャワールーム+広いリビングダイニング+ベランダにも4人くらい座れる椅子があり、優雅な感じであった。 ・コンドミニアム型で、キッチン・冷蔵庫・コーヒーメーカー等もついており、長期滞在も可能。隣の部屋の外人は、3世代で、色々モノを買い込んでいた。
by A verified traveler from canada
Super resortPosted May 14, 2016
Pros: We liked almost everything. I quote in 9 out 10.
Cons: We did not like the big groups coming for the day, with their cooler and drinks, sorry but they looked like free loaders.
Location: You do need a car to get around
We enjoy it a lot, very well maintain lot, building and also very clean. Beautiful lake, pedalo, canoe ect. Two pools. Ask for a top floor with lake view away from pools. It is a time sharing so they called us prior our trip to book us on one of their 90 minutes tour but we refused. We were not bother once there. They respected us. But it looked that they allow people that assisted the 90 minutes tour to stay for the day. So they bring the whole family, coolers drinks ect and were a bit loud. That was not pleasant for us. Also people smoke around the pool even if it is prohibited. I think it could have more surveillance. They were no music around the pool for the first 2 days so we could here a lot of traffic from I 4 route. But after we had music, it was fine. But overall I would recommend it; great place!!
by A verified traveler from Tacoma, WA
Good value!Posted May 14, 2016
Pros: The room was large and excellent for a family of 5.
Cons: The room was in need of repairs when we first entered. The maintenance staff promptly corrected the issues. Remodel is in order.
Location: Excellent
We needed a larger hotel and this met the bill; especially for the price. Our only disappointment was that we only had 4 days to stay. This is definitely a 2 week hotel. If we come back to Orlando; this will be our first choice when looking for a place to stay.
by A verified traveler from Cleveland
We loved it.Posted May 14, 2016
Pros: Convenient (10 minutes from Disney, I-Drive, shopping, restaurants), beautiful grounds (loved the lake!), and exceptionally friendly, helpful staff.
Cons: I can see that it sometimes gets loud around the Oasis pool -- the grills attract big family parties. But we saw plenty of security, no issues.
Location: Close to pretty much everything. Parking is free and convenient.
We had a great stay at Grand Beach last week. The facility looks as if it's been pretty much completely renovated. The pools, playgrounds, beach, grills -- everything looked new, and was meticulously maintained. I watched the grounds crew scrubbbing the grills and sweeping the beach early every morning when I walked. We loved the two pools, the playgrounds were fantastic, and relaxing in a hammock by the lake was a big bonus. We also rented boats, went fishing from the pier, and used the (free!) tennis courts and mini-golf course. The activities team were nice and not intrusive - they had fun games every day for the kids, and surprised my little one with a welcome bag in her room after she signed up one day -- they made notes of all her answers (favorite color, favorite candy) and included a purple balloon and a Bit-O-Honey in her goodie bag. Made her day! Our room was a little small -- we just had the one-bedroom suite, and there were four of -- would have loved to stay in a larger suite with balcony. But the price was great, the room was new and very clean, both the bed and pull-out couch were comfy, and having a full kitchen was a huge money-saver. They even rememberd the blender, so we could mix up margaritas! There's no restaurant on site, but I honestly prefer that -- saves a fortune if the kids aren't always begging to eat junk food, and there are lots of local restaurants that will deliver if you just don't want to either cook or leave the property. Great place!
by A verified traveler from north n.j
Beautiful hotel. Close to the parks and outletPosted May 11, 2016
It was the first time staying at this hotel and we loved everything about. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and spacious. After the first night we decided to upgrade to a bigger room, and it was gorgeous. My daughter had an excellent time by the pool and park that they had only steps away from our building.
by A verified traveler
Great hotel with great amenitiesPosted May 9, 2016
Pools were spotlessly clea, perfect temp and had some noodles/beach balls. Good amount of shade and kiddie pools too. The grounds were beautiful. The room was very well laid out. It seemed that no building was very far from anything. The mini golf was better than expected. the room was well stocked with good pans and basic supplies. Easy parking.
by A verified traveler from Bayern
Sehr ruhige aber große AnlagePosted May 7, 2016
Pros: Die verschiedenen Pools. Das man Minigolf spielen kann, Kajaks und Tretboote und auch Jetskis leihen kann.Und die Ruhe in der Anlage.
Cons: Austausch der Matratzen (durch gelegen), Sessel und Sofa denn die riechen muffig
Location: Nähe zu Disney World, International Premium Outlets. Andere Sehenswürdigkeiten sind mit dem Auto schnell erreich bar.
Wir haben uns in dem Appartment sehr wohl gefühlt und uns auch gut erholt.


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Chicago Slaughter
The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg/Convention Center
Guests will enjoy spacious, newly updated guest rooms with 32" plasma TVs, alarm clocks with iPod docking, free high-speed Internet access and complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet. Guests will have use of our Jacuzzi and workout room and have access to our 24-hour business center. Meeting rooms are available. Enjoy drinks and snacks at our complimentary Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday evening.
Edman Memorial Chapel - Wheaton College
This large auditorium, seating more than 2400 people, is the site of campus chapels, concerts, commencements, and various community-related events such as the Artist Series.
Aon Center
The city's second-tallest building, located at 200 E. Randolph St., rises 82 floors. Interestingly, the structure was first clad entirely in marble, but the slabs turned out to be too thin and were later replaced with thicker slabs of white granite.
Nothing Like the Holidays - Adler Planetarium
A Puerto Rican family living in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood faces what may be their last Christmas together.
Chicago Opera Theater
This opera company specializes in a unique repertoire that focuses on works from the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries, performed beautifully in a small venue.
The Glen Town Center
This perfectly-planned town offers beautiful shop and restaurant-lined streets—just like a European town. A 10-screen movie theater, shops including Von Maur, Hot Mama and Dick's Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Jameson's Charhouse and Ted's Montana Grill. The Glen Town Center is also home to the Kohl Children's Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning.
Lake Fireworks Cruises with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 60-minute panoramic Lake Michigan tour including front-row lakeside seats to enjoy the Navy Pier summer fireworks displays. Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Departs from Navy Pier.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Schaumburg Golf Club
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
Chicago ShopWalk
Your personal stylist will bring you to the most unique boutiques that you won't find in any other city. Tours include a personal shopping stylist and perks like local treats and drinks, and discounts and gift certificates from the hottest boutiques.
Briolette Beads & More
Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!
CITY:Forest Park
Yesterday's Farm Museum
A historic 1800s family farm that is maintained in its original location. Programs depict settlers' lives with period accuracy.
CITY:Wood Dale
Citadel Theatre
Citadel Theatre is dedicated to producing inspiring theatre by bringing together gifted professionals from all the theatrical disciplines to create exciting, compelling work of the highest caliber.
CITY:Lake Forest
The Guesthouse Hotel - Chicago
The Guesthouse Hotel offers spacious, affordably luxurious, and fully furnished 2 bed / 2 bath and 3 bed / 2 bath vacation rental condominiums. Located on the southern end of Andersonville, one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods, the Guesthouse is very close to public transportation for convenient access to downtown Chicago and tourist attractions. The affordable luxury of our Guesthouse and our unique location provide the perfect rental accommodation for travelers who want the comforts and independence of their own home while enjoying all that Chicago and its local culture has to offer.
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
Aragon Entertainment Center
Built in 1926, this historic ballroom quickly became Chicago's premier place for world-renowned live entertainment. Its unique architecture, design and ambiance have made it a multiuse facility that often hosts live concerts.
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
Laser Quest - Arlington Heights
Laser Quest is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Dry Hop Brewery
DryHop brews hop-centric ales, in addition, to traditional, Belgian, and experimental craft beers – all only available in Lakeview and to-go in DryHop's 64- and 32-oz. growlers. DryHop's kitchen menu showcases the flavors and seasonality of the brewery through unpretentious shared plates. Visiting DryHop is all about being in a brewery; feeling connected to the craft brewing and culinary worlds; and most importantly, feeling a personal connection to a community of craftsman.
Chicago Diner
One of the first vegetarian restaurants in the city offers dishes that include a macrobiotic plate and vegan desserts.
Weddings at Brookfield Zoo
Say I Do at Brookfield Zoo! Imagine a breathtaking water fountain as the backdrop for your ceremony. Enjoy "Cocktails with the Animals" in one of our magnificent animal habitats. Savor an elegant dinner in one of our beautiful dinner venues. Let your Brookfield Zoo Consultant assist you to create the celebration of your dreams!
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
Amadeus Performance
Amadeus, the renowned tale of Mozart as seen through the eyes of his most envious competitor, composer Antonio Salieri. The play is an interesting representative style of the style and values of the time. Jeff Recommended!
CITY:Oak Park
Fox Run Golf Links
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
The Plaza
For your shopping needs, including stores such as Carson Pirie Scott and Circuit City.
CITY:Evergreen Park
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Magnolia Bakery
In 1996, Magnolia Bakery opened its first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City's West Village. From its inception, Magnolia Bakery has been cherished for its classic American baked goods, vintage decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. In 2007, Magnolia Bakery's original owner passed her oven mitts to Steve and Tyra Abrams. Together, the Abrams' have thoughtfully expanded the bakery from its first West Village shop to locations worldwide. Today, Magnolia can be found in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Kuwait City, Doha and Tokyo. Patrons are also invited to shop the online store, which features a selection of freshly baked cupcakes, cookies, brownies and bars, as well as corporate gift packages and seasonal assortments.
James R. Thompson Center
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
Oak Park Visitors Center
Stop by the Visitors Center for an audio walking tour, maps, books, souvenirs and unique gifts. Tickets are available for Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, Historic Pleasant Home and the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest.
CITY:Oak Park
Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 45 fully-appointed rooms in a boutique hotel setting. Every guest room features goose down comforter, cd/dvd player, refrigerator, microwave, Evening homemade choc.chip cookies, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
The Peninsula Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago is a Five Star, Five Diamond luxury hotel perfectly situated in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Well-appointed guest rooms—among the largest in Chicago—are complemented with exemplary service and indulgent amenities that include a large indoor swimming pool, modern gym, an outdoor sun deck with city views and exquisite onsite dining. Guests can also retreat to the Peninsula Spa, rated the "#1 Hotel Spa in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler.
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad.
The Crazy Toucan Margarita Grille
Like most any restaurant you'll find in the tropics, The Crazy Toucan specializes in refreshing tropical drinks for all ages! Located in the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, the ambiance is sheer island fun and includes crazy and colorful décor, classic beach music, huge plasma TVs, and everything from Jerk Chicken Salad and Pulled Pork Sandwiches to Toukie's Fresh Catch the Day. A fun gathering place where great food and good fun are the special of the day, every day. Enjoy a refreshing tropical drink with or without the kick.
Redmoon Theater
Redmoon Theatre was founded in 1989 in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Redmoon has won national acclaim as the country's leading creator of spectacle theatre -- a highly visual and inventive theatre style that embraces the act of transformation through pageantry, puppetry, contraption-type mechanical objects, robust physical movement, and surprising use of scale and special effects. Using this unique visual language, Redmoon transforms streets and stages into places of public celebration, capable of speaking across cultural, ethnic, and generational boundaries.
Dana Hotel and Spa
This chic hotel offers a beautiful spa, the Asian-inspired Aja cafe, and the 26th- floor Vertigo Sky Lounge, with breathtaking city views, nightly DJs and cool cocktails. Dana is close to River North's gallery district.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
The Federal Reserve Bank Visitors Center features interactive displays that explain the Federal Reserve's functions, the U.S. economy, banking history, money and consumer interests.
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
Tastebud Tours
Embark on a three-hour walking tour that's an unforgettable food adventure, offering the traditional tastes of Chicago.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, bakery good, jams, jellies, and more from local farmers. Open June through October.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
This distinctive hotel is located in Chicago's most fashionable neighborhood near the city's famed Magnificent Mile and is just steps away from the city's finest dining, shopping, and nightlife.
Athenaeum Theatre
The Athenaeum hosts theatrical and dance performances throughout the year.
Angels & Kings
This cool rock and roll bar, co-owned by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz (a Chicago native), boasts over-sized celebrity mug shots adorning its walls. Stop in and croon on the karaoke stage with a live band or dance to the DJ-driven music.
The Ragdale Foundation
Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
CITY:Lake Forest
Billy Graham Center Museum
This museum located on the campus of Wheaton College is devoted to the history of Christian evangelism and its influences on society. View rare artifacts, art and displays that include a powerful 3-D presentation of the gospel message.
Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres. The school features a main stage where concerts are held year round, along with a great shop that sells music and instruments.
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
Courtyard by Marriott - Highland Park
Hotel features newly renovated guest rooms and facilities. Rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, large work desks, two phones with data ports, free Internet access, custom comforters, thicker mattresses, fluffier pillows and an ergonomic chair. Enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order at the Courtyard Café or visit 'The Market' for snacks & beverages 24/7. We also offer a 5-mile complimentary shuttle (excluding Ravinia Festival). The two meeting rooms totaling 1,274 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.
CITY:Highland Park
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare
The newly renovated Chicago O'Hare hotel promises greater comfort and enhanced productivity with redesigned guest rooms and added business features. The Bistro offers healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options, an evening bar, and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee.
CITY:Des Plaines
Republic delivers an inclusive ambiance of styles and scenes in a lavish, ultra modern 11,00 sq ft facility.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, across from the Art Institute, Archicenter features exhibits, a city model, galleries, special events, daily tours and great shopping.
Maple Avenue Gallery
Maple Avenue Gallery features sophisticated, contemporary works of art that range in price from about $500 to more than $6,000. In addition to the gallery, the company also offers custom framing and art consultations. Every month, Maple Avenue Gallery hosts receptions with live music and refreshments.
Northbrook Court
Located in the heart of Chicago's affluent North Shore, Northbrook Court is home to a powerful anchor alignment: Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and a free-standing, 36,000 square foot Crate & Barrel Home Store. Also featuring BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, CUSP, Tommy Bahama's, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Dining and entertainment options include P.F. Chang's, Stir Crazy, Di Pescara, and AMC Theatres providing 14 screens.
Kenwood Neighborhood
The Obama family home is a lovely red brick manse located on a tree-lined street in the historic Kenwood neighborhood, near the University of Chicago. Tour the area's points of interest with a local volunteer from Chicago Greeter, a free service offered by the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture.
Attic Playhouse
The Attic Playhouse strives to showcase a broad spectrum of theatre as an art form by producing classic plays, small musicals, one-acts, improvisational and skit comedies and theatre for young audiences. Special attention is given to producing original scripts and encouraging new talent. At least one production a year is dedicated to these original works.
CITY:Highland Park
Sixteen Candles - New Trier High School
A fifteen-year-old girl has a crush on the most popular boy in school, the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her, her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement, her family forgets her 16th birthday! This 1980s teen-angst classic was filmed in several Chicagoland suburbs, including Highland Park, Evanston, Glencoe and Winnetka.
Fairmont Chicago, The
This 687-room hotel includes the 11,000-sq.-ft. mySpa, New World Asian cuisine at Aria and the Eno Wine Room. The Fairmont is close to the lakefront and many prime downtown attractions.
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
A Chicago tradition for over 35 years. Giordano's famous stuffed pizza and more. Let them cater the next event. Over 40 locations. They ship anywhere nationwide.
Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
View the final resting place of U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who gained fame arguing Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The 96-foot granite and marble structure was built following Douglas' death in 1861.
Lombard Town Centre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy unique shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Lombard and the beautiful Lilacia Park. Special events for all ages throughout the year. Free parking.
Pritzker Military Library
"The Pritzker Military Library offers books, audiovisuals, prints, regalia, magazines, speakers and online resources concentrating on military history, specifically the role of the Citizen Soldier.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Sephora presents beauty, fragrance & skincare enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of prestige cosmetics that you can touch and try. We offer complimentary color, skincare and fragrance consultations with our beauty experts and free samples!
CITY:Oak Brook
Gurnee Antique Market
One of Chicagoland's largest antique malls offering exceptional service and top quality antique merchandise - true antiques - no crafts or new collectibles. The spacious 24,000 square foot building is home to 200 dealers featuring a range of items.
Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Venuti family will customize your special event in a lavish banquet setting that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Venuti's houses three opulent bridal suites, a quaint chapel for 100 guests, dramatic marble double staircase and granite dance floor. The restaurant offers a warm setting and fine Italian cuisine, including scrumptious homemade specialty pastas.
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Michael Jordan is a legend in Chicago and his steak house is no different. A Chicago steak house committed to excellence in both cuisine and service, Michael Jordan's Steak House serves prime, dry-aged, hand-cut beef worthy of its exclusive Chicago address and iconic namesake.
North Riverside Park Mall
Over 130 fabulous stores featuring the latest fashions and trends, including Carson's, JC Penney, Sears and Forever 21. A new Classic Cinemas opened in 2008 showing great movies. Conveniently located on Cermak Rd., west of Harlem Ave.
Lake Bluff Brewery
Lake Bluff Brewing Company is a small craft brewery devoted to upholding the lofty standards of quality craft beer being produced by so many fine Chicagoland microbreweries. Striving to create the finest beer available while minding the rich traditions of the brewing craft. Limited menu includes sandwiches, appetizers and pizza. Craft beers on tap that changes from time to time.
CITY:Lake Bluff
Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America features archives and gallery space showcasing the history of America's theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts.Rotating exhibits highlight the history of different theatres.
Chicago Botanic Gardens Farmers' Market
The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market on the first and third Sundays of the month from June through October. Admission to the market is free to Garden visitors and will be held rain or shine. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home.
Auditorium Building
The Auditorium Building original configuration combined a theater seating, a four-hundred-room hotel, and 136 offices and stores. The hotel lobby with a notable interior is now Roosevelt University. The Auditorium Building is one of the best-known designs of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975 and it was designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1976.
Hampton Inn Hotel - Gurnee
Enjoy one of the newly renovated comfy rooms with all new Cloud 9 beds and the little touches such as wireless Internet in all rooms, heated outdoor pool, complimentary passes to Gold's Gym with an indoor pool, fresh baked cookies and a House Hot Deluxe breakfast. Meeting facilities to accommodate groups of up to 100 are also available. This hotel is conveniently located a tenth of a mile from Six Flags Great American/Hurricane Harbor Waterpark and down the street from Gurnee Mills. Tour the Jelly Belly Center, play golf, see a sailor graduate from Navy Boot Camp or visit the Volo Auto Museum all within minutes away. So when you're ready to give yourself a break, head our way and discover the Hampton Inn hotel in Chicago/Gurnee.
Chicago Photo Safaris
A professional photographer takes visitors to a landmark Chicago destination while giving tips on composition, lighting and exposure. These sessions are for photographers of any skill level with any kind of camera, digital or film.
Hotel Palomar Chicago
Opened in 2010, this River North hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites that are pet-friendly (no fees or size restrictions). Check out the indoor pool, seasonal rooftop sundeck and the hotel's Sable Kitchen & Bar, serving New American cuisine.
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
Tucker Gallery, Fine Art
Tucker Gallery specializes in contemporary American and European artists. Styles and subjects range from traditional to abstract.
Arts & Artisans, Ltd.
One of Downtown's largest showcases of contemporary American art and jewelry, providing a vast collection of art media including stained and blown glass, metal and wood sculpture and much more!
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
676 Restaurant & Bar
We are an American Contemporary restaurant with excellent views of the Magnificent Mile.
Lombard Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
Chicago Pizza Tours
This bus tour allows visitors to sample four types of Chicago pizza: thin crust, deep dish, stuffed and Neopolitan. Learn about and see Chicago one slice at a time.
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus (CGMC) creates musical experiences that entertain and enlighten, inspire change, and build community. CGMC has been an integral part of Chicago's cultural and gay communities since 1983. For the last three decades, CGMC has entertained audiences across the continent with innovative musical programming and features an active membership of over 200 singers. Among CGMC's performances are traditional choral concerts, musical revues, original commissions, and full-length book musicals.
Bowen Park
The newly renovated Bowen park's theme for their new playground is "Forest Findings". The overall layout offers tiered play areas arranged on the northwest hillside of Bowen Park. Fun and learning will go hand-in-hand as children and their families enjoy modern playground amenities, combined with several environmental learning stations that represent a forest ecosystem. Parents and kids alike will also enjoy the six-station fitness/exercise trail located on the perimeter of the playground.
Stony Creek Golf Course & Clubhouse
The Oak Lawn Park District's family friendly 18 hole golf course with restaurant and banquet facility.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Wrigley Building
Located in the center of the Magnificent Mile, and steps from the Michigan Avenue Bridge, The Wrigley Building has been a hallmark of Chicago's skyline since 1920. Designed as the headquarters for the successful chewing gum, the building was modeled after the Seville Cathedral's Giralda Tower in Spain. Today, it is still home to Wm Wrigley Jr. Company, and is perhaps best known for its dazzling white towers that illuminate the city at night.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. Configure it any way you like. You may need a 500-booth to 800-booth area, or 100 to 200 booths. If you're planning a larger show, you'll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. Or you can create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty, so just ask.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop and Soda Fountain
A Ghirardelli® Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop is the perfect destination to experience decadent chocolate & irresistible World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes topped with freshly homemade hot fudge. While at a Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop, you can also indulge in unforgettable fountain treats including shakes, floats, malts and other delectable fountain creations.
Shoot for the Moon
This exciting permanent exhibition features the fully restored Gemini 12 spacecraft and tells the story of astronaut Captain James A. Lovell, Jr.'s life and career using artifacts from his personal collection. Opens Nov. 6, 2008
Bob Katzman's Magazine Museum
One of the last actual places of its kind to find copies of thousands of magazines and posters for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Life, Rolling Stone, Motor Trend, Mad, Star Trek, Beatles, if you can remember it....Bob probably has it. All items are very reasonably priced and not only make great gifts but give you your chance to own history. The collection includes periodicals from centuries past. The store also features flags from over 200 nations.
Wilder Park Conservatory
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.
The Whitehall Hotel
Four star European boutique hotel located just off the Magnificent Mile, one block from the famous Water Tower Place and nearby dining and shopping.
International Museum of Surgical Science
Housed in a historic landmark mansion on the Gold Coast, the collections and exhibits portray the mysteries and milestones that have shaped modern surgical science. Of special interest to those in the medical field, our collection appeals to anyone interested in the history of surgery by means of art, surgical instruments, architecture, and books.
Tribute is a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Chow Crowd Restaurant Group has set out to offer contemporary American fare, to deliver excellence in food, service, ambiance and price, providing a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Tribute is located in the Green Seal certified Chicago's Essex Inn and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as "grab and go" options for on-the-go business people.
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of Greenbelt Forest Preserve, the Center and its outdoor amphitheater can be rented for meetings, conferences, classes, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions.
CITY:North Chicago
Blake Hotel
162 rooms. Four suites. On-site health club. 1 restaurant. Room service. Uniquely decorated and feature two TV's two phones, mini-bar and high ceilings. Located in the cultural and financial heart of Chicago's loop, the hotel is steps away from the Art Institute, Sears Tower, Museum Campus, Grant Park and Chicago's lakefront.
Hilton Garden Inn Addison
The Hilton Garden Inn Addison is located only 11 miles from O'Hare and 22 miles from Midway Airport. Certain to please executive travelers are the hotel's wide array of amenities including complimentary high-speed internet, in-room hospitality center, Herman Miler chairs and much more!