If you are traveling through the western suburbs of Chicago, check out the attractions in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Bloomingdale is a mid-size suburb of Chicago with several attractions worth checking out. If you are a golf fan, you will have the chance to golf at one of the largest Chicagoland golf courses that is home to several PGA tours. You can relax at a large all-inclusive resort, or spend the day enjoying the small-town feel of downtown Bloomingdale.
Stratford Square Mall is one of the largest malls in Illinois, and is conveniently located off Army Trail Road, which also has several large strip malls. The mall has dozens of specialty shops and is open seven days a week. You can watch a movie at the Cinemark Century Theater, play miniature golf at Glow Golf, or let your kids play in the play area in the center of the mall.
Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 539-1000
stratfordmall.com
Bloomingdale is well known for the lovely Old Town area, which is located off Lake Street and Bloomingdale Road. You will find a collection of buildings restored to their original appearance from the time when Bloomingdale was first established. The buildings hold a variety of small retail shops.
Old Town
Lake Street and Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Within the Bloomingdale Park District area is the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. The Museum features art shows and photography exhibits, and hosts the Bloomingdale Artists Association meetings. You can also take sculpture classes and painting classes for a fee. Admission to the Museum is $1 for residents, $2 for non-residents and $.50 seniors 62 and older. You can visit the museum Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bloomingdale Park District
172 South Circle
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-3650
bloomingdaleparks.org/m-museum.htm
You can have Friday Fish Fry every Friday at the Bloomingdale Golf Course from February to April. The course offers adult and junior instruction. Bloomingdale Golf Course Club is a par 71 course with Player's Programs and leagues.
Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-6232
bloomingdalegc.com
You can stay at the Hilton hotel and enjoy the golf course at the Indian Lakes Resort. The Resort boasts of being "Chicago's only 27-hole Premier Golf Resort and Spa." The hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool, mini golf course, putting greens, driving nets, tennis, volleyball, horseshoe pitts, fitness center, billiards, and game room for guests. The golf course holds the Blackhawk Trace Golf Club and has hosted several PGA tours.
Hilton-Bloomingdale Indian Lakes Resort
250 West Shick Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-0200
indianlakesresort.com
Septemberfest is held every year the weekend after Labor Day. The one-day event starts off with a parade followed by live entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors, and a classic car show.
Old Town
Lake Street and Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
villageofbloomingdale.org
