If you’re already starting to feel those winter blues, it’s prime time to schedule a weekend of indoor fun that doesn’t involve the couch and Netflix. These eight fabulous places will make you forget it is even winter at all.
From luxury hotels to adventure parks to conservatories, this list has something for everyone. Check it out:
- Sybaris
Facebook/Sybaris Pool Suites With three locations in the state, this marvelous luxury hotel is the perfect getaway for you and your loved one. You won’t ever want to leave your room when you book the suites with Jacuzzi tubs and pools. This romantic experience has been popular for couples since 1971 and includes amenities like steam rooms, waterfalls, fireplaces, slides, and massage chairs. Learn more about these fantasy suites here.
- Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort
Facebook/Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort A great place to stay year round, this Starved Rock State Park resort is full of excellent indoor fun. For starters, it has an indoor water park with a lazy river, a giant hot tub, water slides, and even a wave pool. There is also an arcade indoors. Learn more about this 92-room lodge here.
- Funtopia
Facebook/Funtopia Glenview This indoor adventure park is tons of fun for kids of all ages. Guests enjoy obstacle courses, tunnels, ramps, climbing walls, ladders, and much more. In addition to jungle gyms, there is also a cave system that encourages kids to learn about geology through the exploration of rocks and hidden treasures. Find out more about this unique place here.
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Facebook/Legoland Discovery Center (Chicago) A full day of indoor fun can be found at this Chicagoland exploration park. It includes a myriad of Lego displays depicting different parts of Chicago such as downtown, O’Hare, and the zoo. There are also attractions like 4D movies, rides, play zones, and a jungle expedition to enjoy. Click here for more information.
- Sunset Inn & Suites
Facebook/Sunset Inn & Suites Yet another hotel you’ll never want to leave, the themes at this inn will truly transport you just about anywhere. Forget about winter and travel to Africa, Arabia, or Hawaii when you choose a fantasy suite. Amenities such as Jacuzzi tubs, walk-in showers, in-room saunas, and more abound. Learn more about the 12 different themes here.
- Enchanted Castle
Facebook/Enchanted Castle - Lombard Though it doesn’t look like much from the outside, this 60,000 square-foot facility offers a wealth of mind-blowing activities to help you shake those winter blues. It has been around since 1983 and includes laser tag, bumper cars, bowling, go karts, and an arcade with more than 200 machines. Get more details here.
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Facebook/Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens - Rockford Park District You can enjoy the tropics anytime of year at this indoor garden in northern Illinois. It has been in business since 2011 and features 11,000 square-feet of flowers, ferns, and trees. There are also sculptures, waterfalls, bridges, and other charming features that make this place truly magical. Find it at 1354 N 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107.
- Garfield Park Conservatory
Facebook/Garfield Park Conservatory Open daily and free to the public, this Chicago garden is one of the most beautiful places in the state. The green ferns, trees, and bushes will take you away from the winter chill and into the warmth. Open since 1908, this place is known for its educational workshops, exhibits, events, and programs. It is definitely worth a trip into the city and is located at 300 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624.
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Facebook/Sybaris Pool Suites
With three locations in the state, this marvelous luxury hotel is the perfect getaway for you and your loved one. You won’t ever want to leave your room when you book the suites with Jacuzzi tubs and pools. This romantic experience has been popular for couples since 1971 and includes amenities like steam rooms, waterfalls, fireplaces, slides, and massage chairs. Learn more about these fantasy suites here.
Facebook/Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort
A great place to stay year round, this Starved Rock State Park resort is full of excellent indoor fun. For starters, it has an indoor water park with a lazy river, a giant hot tub, water slides, and even a wave pool. There is also an arcade indoors. Learn more about this 92-room lodge here.
Facebook/Funtopia Glenview
This indoor adventure park is tons of fun for kids of all ages. Guests enjoy obstacle courses, tunnels, ramps, climbing walls, ladders, and much more. In addition to jungle gyms, there is also a cave system that encourages kids to learn about geology through the exploration of rocks and hidden treasures. Find out more about this unique place here.
Facebook/Legoland Discovery Center (Chicago)
A full day of indoor fun can be found at this Chicagoland exploration park. It includes a myriad of Lego displays depicting different parts of Chicago such as downtown, O’Hare, and the zoo. There are also attractions like 4D movies, rides, play zones, and a jungle expedition to enjoy. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Sunset Inn & Suites
Yet another hotel you’ll never want to leave, the themes at this inn will truly transport you just about anywhere. Forget about winter and travel to Africa, Arabia, or Hawaii when you choose a fantasy suite. Amenities such as Jacuzzi tubs, walk-in showers, in-room saunas, and more abound. Learn more about the 12 different themes here.
Facebook/Enchanted Castle - Lombard
Though it doesn’t look like much from the outside, this 60,000 square-foot facility offers a wealth of mind-blowing activities to help you shake those winter blues. It has been around since 1983 and includes laser tag, bumper cars, bowling, go karts, and an arcade with more than 200 machines. Get more details here.
Facebook/Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens - Rockford Park District
You can enjoy the tropics anytime of year at this indoor garden in northern Illinois. It has been in business since 2011 and features 11,000 square-feet of flowers, ferns, and trees. There are also sculptures, waterfalls, bridges, and other charming features that make this place truly magical. Find it at 1354 N 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107.
Facebook/Garfield Park Conservatory
Open daily and free to the public, this Chicago garden is one of the most beautiful places in the state. The green ferns, trees, and bushes will take you away from the winter chill and into the warmth. Open since 1908, this place is known for its educational workshops, exhibits, events, and programs. It is definitely worth a trip into the city and is located at 300 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624.
Where else in Illinois can you have the best indoor fun? Share your favorite places with us below in the comments.
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