Northwest Chicago, IL

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From my garden. Autumn finch.
From my garden. Autumn finch.
Hummingbird in my front garden. I get distracted by these little birds every morning!
Hummingbird - Last one- I swear!
#hindutemple #historicalplace #landmark

Where to stay in Northwest Chicago

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Elgin Historic District

Elgin Historic District might not have many top sights, but Grand Victoria Casino and Hemmens Cultural Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Elgin Historic District
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Elgin National Watch Historic District

When in Elgin National Watch Historic District, you can plan a visit to Grand Victoria Casino and Hemmens Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elgin National Watch Historic District
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Eaglewood Resort and Spa

Eaglewood Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
1401 Nordic Rd Itasca IL
$125 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$139 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Itasca. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Breakfast was great but not free, it costs $21.95 per person for the buffet. Staff was friendly. Views from the rooms were good. It felt more like a hotel though than a resort. No fine dining available on-site.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Eaglewood Resort and Spa
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL

2 out of 5
1000 W Devon Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$42 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$48 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)
ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN THE STAFF WAS HELP FULL AND NICE

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk Grove Village/Itasca

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk Grove Village/Itasca

3 out of 5
1160 W Devon Avenue Elk Grove Village IL
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$111 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
I like to stay in this hotel.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk Grove Village/Itasca
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Chicago-burb -Medinah -1 King and 1 Queen beds

Chicago-burb -Medinah -1 King and 1 Queen beds

Medinah IL
Stay at this vacation home in Medinah. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Woodfield Mall and Bloomingdale Golf Club are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
So clean and comfortable! Many nice touches, we were very comfortable there. It’s located in a beautiful neighbourhood, and the property itself is very pretty. It wasn’t hard for us to take the train into Chicago a couple of times, the location was perfect. Thank you for a relaxing, comfortable ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Chicago-burb -Medinah -1 King and 1 Queen beds
The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy

The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy

4 out of 5
1431 W Taylor St Chicago IL
Stay at this aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions United Center and Millennium Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
Clean and very nice.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy
The Gem Museum Suites

The Gem Museum Suites

3.5 out of 5
1555 Oak Avenue Evanston IL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Evanston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Baha'i House of Worship ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
This is a fantastic hotel with super friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

The Gem Museum Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Woodfield Mall which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Woodfield Mall

4.5/5(601 reviews)

Browse through over 300 stores, restaurants and specialty shops at Schaumburg’s expansive shopping mall, one of the largest in the United States.

Woodfield Mall
Legoland Discovery Center showing art

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center

4/5(43 reviews)

See iconic Chicago landmarks made from over a million LEGO® pieces, watch a movie and learn how the bricks are made in the LEGO® factory.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Take a tour and sample a variety of wines at the oldest and largest winery in the state of Illinois. #localgem

Lynfred Winery

5/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lynfred Winery during your travels to Roselle. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Lynfred Winery

Schaumburg Convention Center

4/5(74 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Schaumburg Convention Center during your trip to Schaumburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Schaumburg Convention Center

Schaumburg Medieval Times

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Schaumburg Medieval Times on your trip to Schaumburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Schaumburg Medieval Times

NOW Arena

4/5(150 reviews)

Catch an event at NOW Arena during your trip to Hoffman Estates. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

NOW Arena

Things to do

Photo: Peter McCullough, MCA Chicago

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

$22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket
Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour and Discover Skyline

Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour and Discover Skyline

$49
per adult
Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Walking Tour and Discover Skyline
Prison Break

The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North

$48
per adult
The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North
Harry Potter Shop Chicago: Confectionary Collection

Harry Potter Shop Chicago: Confectionary Collection

$39
per adult
Harry Potter Shop Chicago: Confectionary Collection
Our favorite recruits

Chicago's Original Gangster Tour by Bus

$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chicago's Original Gangster Tour by Bus
Perfect for Girls' Night!

Chicago Perfume Making Classes on Magnificent Mile

$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chicago Perfume Making Classes on Magnificent Mile
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Cities near Northwest Chicago

It's fun to watch and bet on the horses

Arlington Heights

Sunrise on the 13th hole at the resort golf course. When I walked up to the tee box I had to take a few pictures of the beautiful colors.

West Chicago

One of the few places in Illinois you can spot these magnificent birds on a regular basis. The call of this bird might be the most hideous in the wild. It sounds like a rusty door hinge and is very distinct. This is a bird you always hear before you see. These are very rare in Illinois.

Hoffman Estates

View from my home!!

Elgin

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