If it's family fun you're looking for, try a miniature golf course or local nature center. Looking for some exercise? Try one of the hiking and biking trails that weave through the region, or work out at a park district fitness center. If it's nightlife you're after, several casinos and nightclubs are just minutes away!

There's always something to enjoy in the Chicago Southland!

Below are all of the listings for Things To See & Do in the Chicago Southland Area.

Bluebird Lanes (BOWLING LANES)
3900 West Columbus Avenue | Chicago, IL 60652 | (773) 582-2828
Automatic scoring, 28 lanes, full service bar, snack bar, bumper bowling, newly remodeled. Banquet room available.
Days/Hours: M-Su 11AM-2AM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Centennial Lanes, Inc. (BOWLING LANES)
16050 Centennial Circle | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | (708) 633-0500
Award-winning "Best New Center" ultra modern - totally computerized. Open bowling 9AM-5PM. Cosmic bowling Fridays 9:30PM and Saturdays 11:30PM. Banquet facility, pro shop, snack bar and cocktail lounge.
Days/Hours: Su-Th 9AM-1AM; F-Su 9AM-2AM
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Oak Forest Bowl & "The Park" (BOWLING LANES)
15240 South Cicero Avenue | Oak Forest, IL 60452 | (708) 687-2000
32 lanes of state of the art bowling - Excellent food and drinks in our spacious lounge. 20,000 square foot beer garden during the summer months.
Area 4

Horseshoe Casino Hammond (CASINOS)
777 Casino Center Drive | Hammond, IN 46320 | (219) 473-6355
No set boarding times. The Winners Circle Players Club allows players to earn extra points and maximize comps. The closest casino to Chicago, seconds off the Skyway, exit Indianapolis Boulevard.
Days/Hours: M-Su 8AM-5AM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Bronzeville Childrens Museum (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
9301 South Stoney Island Avenue | Chicago, IL 60617 | (773) 721-9301
The first and only African-American children's museum in the country. Our mission is to expose the contributions, culture and heritage of African-Americans through activities, interactive exhibits and programs.
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM (Tours at 10AM,11AM,1PM,2PM & 3PM)
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Brookfield Zoo (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
First Avenue & 31st Street | Brookfield, IL 60513 | (708) 688-8400
Home to more than 3,000 animals representing 425 different species. The zoo also offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options including a full-service restaurant, Bocaditos.
Days/Hours: M-Su 10AM-5PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Childrens Museum in Oak Lawn (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
9600 East Shore Drive | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 423-6709
The museum has nine interactive exhibits geared for ages 2 to10 including a puppet theatre, construction zone, water area and periscopes. Children can create their own kite and watch it fly around the museum!
Days/Hours: W-Sa 10AM-3PM
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Fair Oaks Farms (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
856 North 600 East | Fair Oaks, IN 47943 | (877) 536-1194
Visit one of the nation's largest dairy farms and tour our Adventure Center featuring over 30 interactive exhibits, a 3D/4D movie, a 45 minute bus tour and a birthing barn.
Days/Hours: M-Sa 9AM-5PM; Su 11AM-5PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Fun Time Square (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
11901 South Cicero Avenue | Alsip, IL 60803 | (708) 388-3500
Go carts, batting cages, mini golf, bumper boats, paintball, snack shop, game room and space train. Your family fun center!
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 10AM-12AM; SPRING & FALL: 10AM-10PM
Area 4

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
7759 South Harlem Avenue | Burbank, IL 60459 | (708) 598-8580
Family entertainment centers featuring 100s of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages. Open year-round. Packages available for groups and birthday parties.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 10AM-12AM; Sept.-May M-Su 11AM-11PM (Outdoor Attractions: April-Oct.)
Area 1 ,

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
7759 South Harlem Avenue | Burbank, IL 60459 | (708) 598-8580
Outside the Chicago Southland

Hollywood Park-Crestwood (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
5051 Cal Sag Road | Crestwood, IL 60445 | (708) 389-7275
Award-winning miniature golf courses, games, bumper cars, indoor children's playland, rock wall & frog hopper ride. Specializing in parties & groups 10 to 1,000!
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 10AM-12AM; WINTER: M-Th 11:30AM-10PM; F 11:30AM-12AM; Sa 10AM-12AM; Su 10AM-10PM
Area 4 ,

Homewood Railroad Platform & Park (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
2020 Chestnut Road | Homewood, IL 60430 | (708) 798-3000
Designed for the rail fan, this attractive, fully-roofed facility, offers a safe, family-friendly train-watching site with views of the Canadian National (IC) mainline and METRA Electric District train tracks.
Days/Hours: M-Su till 11PM
Area 5 ,

Odyssey Fun World,Golf Course & Banquets (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
19111 South Ridgeland Avenue | Tinley Park, IL 60477 | (708) 429-3800
Visit our website for discounts and packages. Games, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Soft Playland, Adventure Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Inflatable Park, Paintball & more!
Days/Hours: SUMMER: F-Sa 10AM-12AM; Su-Th 10AM-10PM; WINTER: Su,M,Th 12PM-8PM; Tu,W Closed; F 12PM-10PM; Sa 10AM-11PM
Area 3 ,

Splash Universe Indoor Water Park Resort (CHILDREN & FAMILY ACTIVITIES)
800 South Van Buren Street | Shipshewana, IN 46565 | (877) 752-7482
Splash Universe is a year-round indoor water park resort and family entertainment destination experience that creates fun-filled memories.
Days/Hours: Open year-round-see splashuniverse.com for daily hours.
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club (COMEDY CLUB)
10345 South Central Avenue | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 499-2969
Home of Bill Brady's Comedy Capers. Featuring top stand-up comedy acts from across the country. "New Talent" nite is Wednesday. The longest running comedy show in the Midwest!
Days/Hours: W 8PM or New Talent Nite; Th 8PM; F 8PM & 10PM; Sa 7:30PM & 10PM; Su 7PM
Area 1 , , $

Jack Desmonds Irish Pub & Restaurant (IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT)
10339 South Ridgeland Avenue | Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 | (708) 857-7910
Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant, Irish & American Bands on the weekends. Karaoke competitions, drink specials every day, beer garden and great authentic Irish cuisine.
Days/Hours: RESTAURANT M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 9AM-10PM; PUB Tu-F 12PM-2AM, Sa-M 11AM-2AM
Area 1

Camp Sagawau (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
12545 West 111th Street | Lemont, IL 60439 | (630) 257-2045
Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Camp Sagawau is an environmental education center established for nature study. Cross country skiing available in winter. Call ahead.
Days/Hours: M-F 7AM-3PM; Weekends April-July & October
Outside the Chicago Southland

Canal Corridor Association (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
200 West 8th Street | Lockport, IL 60441 | (815) 588-1100
CCA preserves history, protects nature, and creates destinations where people can learn and have fun in the I & M Canal Heritage Corridor.
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12PM-6PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Forest Preserve District of Cook County (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
536 Harlem Avenue | River Forest, IL 60305 | (708) 366-9420
Relax and enjoy a country outing with your family at one of our Forest Preserves or golf at one of our ten golf courses. Visit our website for locations.
Days/Hours: M-Su 6AM-Dusk
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Forest Preserve District of Will County (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
17540 West Laraway Road | Joliet, IL 60433 | (815) 722-8700
The Forest Preserve District owns and manages more than 40 properties around Will County, many of which are open to the public.
Days/Hours: Office: M-F 8AM-4PM
Area 3 Area 7 ,

Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
P. O. Box 394 | Markham, IL 60428 | (708) 333-2549
Located only 26 miles southwest of Chicago. Over 200 acres of pristine Illinois native prairie, much like the area was pre-settlement. Wildflowers, birds, butterflies abound! Prairie slide shows available.
Area 5

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
20000 South Western Avenue | Olympia Fields, IL 60461 | (708) 481-2330
Irons Oaks is a 37-acre nature preserve offering programs in environmental education, adventure education, corporate training and outdoor recreation. Hiking trails are open daily.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-Dusk
Area 7 ,

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive | Palos Heights, IL 60463 | (708) 361-1873
Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature's wonders. Let nature be your guide, come visit and we'll show you why they call it the great outdoors!
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-Dusk
Area 2

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
9800 Willow Springs Road | Willow Springs, IL 60480 | (708) 839-6897
Built in 1886, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's one-room schoolhouse now contains natural history interpretive displays, including live native animals. Over 3.5 miles of educational and walking trails.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: Sa-Th 9AM-4:30PM; WINTER: M-Th, Sa-Su 9AM-4PM, Closed Fridays
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Monee Reservoir (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
27341 Ridgeland Avenue | Monee, IL 60449 | (708) 534-8499
Monee Reservoir is a 46-acre fishing lake. Free shoreline fishing is available. Boat rental allows on-water fishing.
Days/Hours: Apr-Oct: M-Su 6AM-7PM; Nov-Mar: M-Su 8AM-5PM
Area 7 ,

Old Plank Road Trail (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
Matteson Parks & Recreation Department, 4450 Oakwood Lane | Matteson, IL 60443 | (708) 748-1080
Enjoy 20+ miles of paved trail lush with wildlife and native prairie plants. Excellent shopping, restaurants, local history and parks are located along the trail.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-Dusk
Area 3 Area 7 ,

Plum Creek Nature Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
17540 West Laraway Road | Joliet, IL 60433 | (708) 946-2216
A fine educational and recreational facility, featuring local natural history exhibits, hands-on displays for children and family programs offered throughout the year. Picnic facilities and camping by reservation.
Days/Hours: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12PM-4PM
Area 7 ,

Riegel Farm & Conservation Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
698 Burnham Drive | University Park, IL 60466 | (708) 534-4834
Riegel Farm has a very diverse group of animal residents. We have exotic birds and reptiles such as an alligator and snakes. Birthday parties, group tours, pony rides and hayrides.
Days/Hours: May-Oct. W-Sa 11AM-4PM; Su 11AM-3PM; M-Tu Only Tours available upon request
Area 7 ,

Sand Ridge Nature Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606
Ranked the #1 family outing destination by Chicago Magazine - 2003. Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live animals; natural history exhibits, hiking trails and more.
Days/Hours: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-4:30PM WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM Exhibit Room closed on Fridays
Area 5 ,

The Center Childrens Farm (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
12700 Southwest Highway | Palos Park, IL 60464 | (708) 361-3650
Experience life down on the farm! Enjoy farm animals, nature and fresh air!
Days/Hours: Sa-Su 1PM-4PM
Area 2 , , $

Thorn Creek Nature Center (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
247 Monee Road | Park Forest, IL 60466 | (708) 747-6320
Enjoy a day in the country while learning about wildlife through displays and exhibits.
Days/Hours: Nature Center: Th-Su 12PM-4PM; Trails open M-Su 8AM-8PM
Area 7 ,

Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES)
109th & Laramie Avenue | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 857-2200
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this newly expanded 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs are available for all ages. Activities: bird surveys, seed collections, plantings, cleanups and hiking.
Days/Hours: M-Su Dawn-10PM
Area 1 , , $

Chicago Ridge Park District (PARK DISTRICTS)
10736 South Lombard | Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 | (708) 636-4900
Frontier Fieldhouse is a 35,000 square foot facility, which includes 3 volleyball and 2 basketball courts, fitness center, "Ball Fore", 18-hole miniature golf and 6 multi-purpose baseball/softball cages.
Days/Hours: Su-F 6AM-10PM; Sa 9AM-6PM
Area 1 ,

Lan-Oak Park District (PARK DISTRICTS)
17551 Chicago Avenue | Lansing, IL 60438 | (708) 474-5020
The Lan-Oak Park District manages 23 park sites and the Eisenhower Fitness & Community Center where many leisure programs are throughout the year.
Days/Hours: M-F 5:30AM-10PM; (Sept.-May) Sa-Su 7AM-5PM; (June-Aug.) Sa-Su 7AM-3PM
Area 6 ,

Olympia Fields Park District (PARK DISTRICTS)
20712 Western Avenue | Olympia Fields, IL 60461 | (708) 481-7313
Programs, trips, events and activities for all ages. Parks and facilities are available for group outings. For updated seasonal information visit our website or call us.
Days/Hours: (Office Hours) M,W,Th,F 9AM-4PM, Tu 9AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-12PM
Area 7

Balmoral Park Race Track (RACETRACKS)
26435 South Dixie Highway | Crete, IL 60417 | (708) 672-1414
Club Dining Room, VIP room, Casual Grandstand or Stable Suite Packages and luxurious private Sulky Suites available. Complimentary admission to Grandstand and Group Discounts.
Area 7 , , $

Chicagoland Speedway & Route 66 Raceway (RACETRACKS)
500 Speedway Boulevard | Joliet, IL 60433 | (815) 722-5500
Chicagoland Speedway/Route 66 Raceway is a state-of-the-art motorsports complex located on over 1300 acres, 75,000 seats and over 300 spots in the infield for RVs.
Days/Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Outside the Chicago Southland ,

Seecago Tours, Inc. (SIGHTSEEING/TOURS)
87 Radnor Lane | Crete, IL 60417 | (708) 367-0875
Historical and sightseeing motorcoach day-tours of Chicago and the suburbs. Tour packages available for out-of-town groups, conventions, family reunions, local groups and organizations. Call for group tour details.
Days/Hours: Call for appointment
Area 7 , $

Wendella Sightseeing Boats (SIGHTSEEING/TOURS)
400 North Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 337-1446
Chicago's original boat tour company. Wendella offers Guided Boat tours, Private, Special Event Charters. We also operate the RiverBus and Passenger Ferry Service.
Days/Hours: M-Su 9:30AM-8:30PM April-November
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

Chicago Fire Major League Soccer (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
7000 South Harlem Avenue | Bridgeview, IL 60455 | (708) 594-7200
TOYOTA PARK is a world-class soccer stadium and concert venue, which seats 20,000. Be a part of every Chicago Fire home game as the Fire chases the MLS Cup Trophy!
Area 2 , , $

Chicago Machine Professional Lacrosse Team (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
223 West Erie Street, Suite 5 SW | Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 255-1522
The Chicago Machine Professional Lacrosse Team is the Midwest showcase for the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the nation's fastest growing sport. The machine plays at TOYOTA PARK in Bridgeview.
Days/Hours: Six home games May-August, call for dates and times.
Area 2 , , $

Chicago White Sox (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
333 West 35th Street | Chicago, IL 60616 | (312) 674-1000
U.S. Cellular Field: Spectacular baseball, season ticket plans, group outings, family entertainment, business entertainment, great food, friendly staff and exciting fireworks. Call sales department for information.
Days/Hours: Regular season: April-October; Open year-round; Call for accommodations/pricing.
Outside the Chicago Southland , , $

Windy City ThunderBolts (SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES)
14011 South Kenton Avenue | Crestwood, IL 60445 | (708) 489-2255
The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. 2007 Frontier League Champions! Call to reserve groups or parties today!
Days/Hours: (Office Hours) M-F 9AM-5PM; Sa (May-Aug.) 10AM-2PM
Area 4 , , $

Coopers Hawk Restaurant & Winery (WINERY)
15690 South Harlem Avenue | Orland Park, IL 60462 | (708) 633-0200
An upscale casual premium working winery with a full service restaurant, wine tasting room, gift shop and bakery.
Days/Hours: M-Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su 11:30AM-9PM
Area 3 ,