Bloomingdale Attractions. Bloomingdale Tourism and kids attractions

Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
A living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

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For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over to the "Hutch."

For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over to the "Hutch."
Show off your miniature golfing skills at Novelty Golf where the chickens, mice and elephants await to throw you off course.

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House of Blues brunch feeds soul and appetite

House of Blues brunch feeds soul and appetite
The House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch is a celebration of art, food and music that shouldn't be missed.

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Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake

Navy Pier: an entertainment mecca along the lake
Chicago's historic Navy Pier attracts millions of visitors a year with restaurants, shops, theaters, rides and much more.

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Historic Pullman is packed with railway past

Historic Pullman is packed with railway past
The Historic Pullman District of Chicago offers great history about railroading, labor and community living in the late 1800s.

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: a respite from city life

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: a respite from city life
This city museum reminds visitors of the importance and beauty of nature, thanks to a butterfly house and interactive exhibits that promote green living.

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The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy

The Second City: Chicago's first place for comedy
Some of comedy's biggest names honed their craft on the small stages of the historic Second City, which thrives in Chicago's Old Town.

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Harold Washington Library: much more than books

Harold Washington Library: much more than books
Modern architecture meets culture and history at the Harold Washington Library Center — listed in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest public library building.

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Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers

Chicago artists craft new life for old book covers
The final chapter for many books may be less than glamorous — molding away on a basement bookshelf, or tossed into a trash bin. But three Chicago artists are bringing new life to old books, reusing them or their beautiful covers for wall art, purses and even clocks.

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Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise

Magnificent Mile: a Chicago shopper's paradise
Upscale stores, restaurants, hotels and culture converge in the beautiful expanse of downtown Chicago known as the Magnificent Mile.

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