ESA Chicago-Rolling Meadows

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Known worldwide as the âWindy City,â Chicago sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Two locations providing local information are Chicago Water Works Visitor Center at 163 East Pearson and the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 East Randolph. Visit the Skydeck atop the Willis Tower and see 50 miles around. Millennium Park is 24-acres with performance venues offering public events. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago it is the second largest art museum in the nation, and world-renowned. The Museum of Science and Industry is the place to visit with 2,000 exhibits in 75 halls. The Second City is an improvisational troupe performing in the Old Town District. For more serious theater patrons, Chicago offers Steppenwolf Theater; founded in 1974 it is a Tony Award-winning company. For shopping, restaurants, boat cruises, entertainment and much more, head to Navy Pier or tour the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows. Navy Pier includes restaurants like the Billy Goat Tavern or the fine dining of Riva. For serious shoppers visit The Magnificent Mile. With over 3 million square feet of retail, restaurant and tourist-related businesses, this part of downtown Chicago is very popular with visitors. All sorts of recreation can be found on or near Lake Michigan. In addition to swimming, the Chicago Lakefront Path is an 18 mile paved parkway spanning past beaches, playgrounds and other attractions. Lake Michigan is an ideal place to experience freshwater sailing. The Website Chicago Sailing provides options whether you are seeking instruction, hourly sail rental, or a charter complete with a professional captain. In Chicago the Bulls and Bears mean basketball and football. Enjoy baseball whether you root for the Cubs at Wrigley Field or the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Hockey is alive and well in the Chicago Blackhawks.With six courses, three driving ranges and two miniature golf courses, Chicago Park District Golf lets golfers of all abilities enjoy their chosen sport.FROM I-90 (NORTHWEST TOLLWAY), TAKE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD NORTH TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE TURN LEFT ONTO ALGONQUIN ROAD (HIGHWAY 62) TRAVEL 1/2 MILE TURN LEFT ONTO GOLF ROAD AND PROCEED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE HOTEL WILL BE ON THE RIGHT