Oak Forest Attractions. Oak Forest Tourism and kids attractions

Chicago Botanic Garden: fabulous flora in Glencoe
Few cities can rival the sheer beauty and scale of Chicago’s Botanic Garden. Flourishing on 385 acres in the north suburb of Glencoe, the lovely public garden is one of the most visited in the nation, attracting more than three quarters of a million people annually.

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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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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet

Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet
Visit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.

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Museum of Science and Industry: a colossal experience in Chicago

Museum of Science and Industry: a colossal experience in Chicago
See bay chicks hatch, study the cockpit of a 727, journey into a working coal mine and board a World War II submarine — all under one roof at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry.

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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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Wrigley Field: Cubs tour is a home run

Wrigley Field: Cubs tour is a home run
Known as The Friendly Confines, Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs is a baseball fan’s field of dreams.

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Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price

Eli's Cheesecake: a tasty tour for a tiny price
This national cheesecake maker opens its doors daily for a decadent tour of its bakery, capped off with a complimentary slice of its sweet treats.

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Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close

Willowbrook Wildlife Center brings local animals up close
This west suburb treatment, rehabilitation and education center looks after local wildlife and teaches visitors what they can do to help.

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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time

Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
A mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.

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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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