• Q: What is there to do in Schaumburg, Illinois?
  • A: Part of the Chicago Northwest region, Schaumburg is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. From nature trails to galleries, parks to performing arts, farmers markets to sports, shopping malls to festivals, Schaumburg has a lot to offer. Favorite tourist attractions include the Prairie Center for the Arts, the Schaumburg Park District, Woodfield Mall, International Sculpture Park, Trickster Art Gallery, and more.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park

Visit the Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
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2. Have dinner at Chicago Improv

Have dinner at Chicago Improv
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3. Take the kids to FireZone

Take the kids to FireZone
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4. Spend a fun afternoon at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Spend a fun afternoon at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center
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5. Watch a show and have dinner at Medieval Times

Watch a show and have dinner at Medieval Times
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6. See a concert at the Prairie Center for the Arts

See a concert at the Prairie Center for the Arts
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7. Watch a baseball at Wintrust Field

Watch a baseball at Wintrust Field
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8. Hike in Spring Valley

Hike in Spring Valley
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9. See an exhibitions at the Trickster Art Gallery

See an exhibitions at the Trickster Art Gallery
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10. Learn about history at the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology

Learn about history at the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology
© Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology

11. Go fishing in Busse Woods

Go fishing in Busse Woods
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12. Paint your own ceramic piece at Art Fuzd

Paint your own ceramic piece at Art Fuzd
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13. Have fun at The Dinner Detective, a murder mystery-themed dinner show

Have fun at The Dinner Detective, a murder mystery-themed dinner show
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14. Have lunch at Pilot Pete’s

Have lunch at Pilot Pete’s
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15. Test your skipps at Mastermind Escape Games

Test your skipps at Mastermind Escape Games
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Best Time to Visit Places to Stay Tips for Visiting
Spring (March-May) – Mild temperatures and blooming flowers. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel – A stylish and modern stay. Visit Spring Valley Nature Center – Enjoy scenic trails and wildlife in a peaceful setting.
Summer (June-August) – Warm weather and great for family-friendly activities. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg – A comfortable stay with spacious suites. Explore LEGOLAND Discovery Center – A fun attraction for kids and LEGO fans.
Fall (September-November) – Crisp air and vibrant autumn foliage. Hyatt Regency Schaumburg – A centrally located hotel near Woodfield Mall. Shop at Woodfield Mall – One of the largest shopping malls in the Midwest.

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