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ROSEMONT IL USA - Travel-Guide (HOME OF MFF)
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Rosemont is a city in Cook County in the state of
Illinois, just outside of Chicago. It does enormous
business as the primary hotel supplier for O'Hare
International Airport, but has a couple of the region's
best-known concert venues as well.
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GET IN:
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The CTA Blue Line has a stop in Rosemont,
on River Road between I-190 and I-90 right before
O'Hare. And Metra's North Central Line stops at
Rosemont Station on Balmoral Avenue just west of I-
294, with service between Chicago and Antioch.
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GET AROUND:
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PACE buses serve the area, and hotels can be
expected to run shuttles to the airport. For anything
else, though, you'll likely want to have a car.
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SEE:
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- Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels, 555 N.
River Rd.. Self-proclaimed as having the world's
largest public display of M.I. Hummel figurines in the
world. You know, those little cherub-faced ceramic
figures.
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- Chicago Wolves, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.. This minor
league hockey team plays at the Allstate Arena. The
season runs October-April.
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- Rosemont Waterfall, At the northeast corner of Higgins
and River Road. A favorite local setting for wedding
pictures, the waterfall harmonizes with the surrounding
Forest Preserve along the Des Plaines River Valley
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DO:
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- Allstate Arena (Rosemont Horizon), 6920 N.
Mannheim Rd.. A 19,000 seat arena that holds major
music concerts as well as events such as circuses and
rodeos.
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- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N.
River Rd.. This enormous complex hosts a variety of
conferences and events, including Chicago Comic
Con, ACen, and even local high school proms.
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- Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Rd. A 4,300 seat
theater for stars including Jerry Seinfeld and Kelly
Clarkson.
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- Polish National Catholic Cemetery, 9200 West
Higgins Rd.. A quaint cemetery set along the Des
Plaines River, it possesses a charming array of old
monuments and markers. It is also the only
Chicagoland cemetery with its own picnic area,
preserving the old world custom of picnicking at the
graves of deceased loved ones.
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AMC Rosemont 18, 9701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.. This
huge movie theater, over 100,000 square feet, is more
than just a theater. For those 21 and up, the VIP
Theatre has free popcorn, bigger seats, and cocktails.
There's a full-service restaurant on site (you can eat
while watching a movie), a playroom, and child care for
kids age 3-10.
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iFly, 5520 Park Place. Indoor skydiving (updated Mar
2019)
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EVENTS:
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Midwest FurFest. The second-largest furry convention
in the world, held in Illinois since 2000, and in
Rosemont since 2010. Over 5,000 people attend each
year, many of them costumed mascots and fursuiters.
The event is held in November or December each year;
admission is charged. (updated Mar 2016)
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Anime Central. One of the largest anime conventions in
the USA (and definitely largest in the state), ACen
books all five hotels out near the Hyatt Regency during
the second or third weekend in May. Admission is $60+
for the whole weekend.
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BUY:
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way,
☎ +1 847-928-7500. Monday-Saturday: 10 am-9 pm,
Sunday: 10 am-7 pm. Over 130 stores, including Saks
Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store,
and Neiman Marcus Last Call.
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EAT:
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The best options to eat would be at the Parkway Bank
Park, 5445 Park Place. There are several bars and
restaurants, including:
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- Sugar Factory, ☎ +1-847-233-9010. M-Th 4PM-1AM,
F 4PM-4AM, Sa 10AM-4AM, Su 10AM-2AM. Best
known for their fishbowl cocktails (best split amongst
several people). Outside of that, they have down home
faves like chicken and waffles and more typical tastes,
like flatbreads and burgers. Food starts around $15,
drinks will set you back $15-$40. (updated Mar 2018)
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Fogo De Chão, ☎ +1 847-678-7200. see website as
hours vary. Brazilian all-you-can-eat steakhouse.
Consider this a 'splurge', as you'll easily pay $50+ for
your meal. (updated Mar 2018)
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Four Roses Pub. A traditional Irish-style pub. Prices
mid-range. (updated Mar 2018)
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Hofbrauhaus, 5500 Park Place. A German-style
restaurant with no shortage of traditional food. Also
brews their own beer. (updated Mar 2018)
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Outside of the park, you can still find other food:
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Ram Restaurant, 9520 W Higgins Rd. Burgers and
beer. (updated Mar 2018)
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Gene and Georgetti, 9421 W Higgins Rd. Italian place
with a upscale, private club feel. (updated Mar 2018)
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Gino's East, 9501 W Devon Ave. One of the top three
deep-dish pizza places, better known for their buttery
crust. (updated Mar 2018)
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Giordano's, 9415 W Higgins Rd. Another of the top
three deep-dish pizza places. (updated Mar 2018)
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DRINK:
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Each 'upscale' hotel in Rosemont includes a hotel
bar (and in the Hyatt Regency, a semi-Starbucks), but
these can be pricy. You can also drink and eat at the
Rivers Casino's buffets. Its creation and build created
much controversy only a few years ago.
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SLEEP:
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There are quite a lot of hotels in Rosemont:
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BUDGET:
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- Holiday Inn Select, 10233 West Higgins Rd, ☎ +1
847 954-8600. One mile from the airport, this hotel has
won the Torch Bearer award for excellent customer
service and quality two years in a row. Rooms from
$95.
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MID-RANGE:
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- Aloft O'Hare, 9700 Balmoral Ave, ☎ +1 847 671-4444.
Newer budget-minded imprint of the W. Styled to be
young and trendy, the hotel actually offers a ton of the
same great amenities of the pricier Starwood
properties. Swanky bar, cool design, and great
entertainment set-up in each room. Rooms from $89.
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- Best Western At O'Hare, 10300 W Higgins Rd, ☎ +1
847 296-4471. The rooms are a little dingy and the
internet was spotty at last check, but it's not bad. Has a
sports bar and a diner on-site. Rooms from $130.
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- Embassy Suites Chicago O'Hare/Rosemont, 5500 N
River Rd, ☎ +1 847 678-4000. About one mile from the
airport. Rooms as low as $119, but reservations can be
difficult to get.
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- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 6600 N
Mannheim Rd, ☎ +1 847 544-7500. About five miles
from the airport. Rooms from $163.
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- Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, ☎ +1
847 696-1234. Contemporary facility with newly
renovated guest rooms and meeting space. Rooms
from $159.
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- Residence Inn Chicago O'Hare, 7101 Chestnut St, ☎
+1 847 375-9000. Home-y hotel with separate kitchens.
Rooms from $149.
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- Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel, 8500 W
Bryn Mawr Ave, ☎ +1 773 380-9600. Indoor swimming
pool. Free 24-hour shuttle service to O'Hare Airport,
located by the L stop. Rooms from $179.
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SPLURGE:
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- Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare, 6155 N River Rd, ☎
+1 847 696-4400, toll-free: +1-866-614-8410. Just five
minutes from the airport. Rooms from $269.
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- Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5440 N River Rd, ☎ +1 847 671-
6350. Giant hotel about 1.5 miles from the airport, with
copious meeting space. Rooms from $188.
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- Doubletree Hotel Chicago O'Hare, 5460 N River Rd,
☎ +1 847 292-9100. About five minutes from the
airport. Rooms from $239.
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- Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 N
Mannheim Rd, ☎ +1 847 699-6300. Close to O'Hare
and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in
Rosemont. Rooms from $239.
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The Westin O'Hare, 6100 N River Rd, ☎ +1 847 698-6
000. More than 500 pretty rooms with a long list of
amenities. Rooms from $199.
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