Compelling Tourist Attractions
There are a lot of exciting amenities that make Tinley Park a wonderful place to spend a few days (or more). The White Water Canyon Water Park is five acres of family fun and a great way to beat the summer heat. Several high-end movie theaters offer first run cinema day and night. Malls and shopping centers pepper the village and its sister village, Orland Park. Throughout the community, delicious dining of all styles can be found, including some of the most celebrated restaurants in the region.
The village is fortunate enough to be home to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (formerly the Tweeter Center), Chicago’s largest outdoor covered music theater. This venue brings over 400,000 through the village every year. Musicians such as Aerosmith, Coldplay, Kanye West, Faith Hill, Bruce Springsteen and many more have performed there, making Tinley Park a mecca for music fans region-wide.
Sporting fans should definitely take advantage of the professional venues located near Tinley Park. Chicagoland Motor Speedway and Route 66 Raceway, just minutes away in Joliet, offers asphalt-burning racing from funny cars to NASCAR. Toyota Park is one of the newest world-class sporting venues in the nation, home to Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. There’s certainly no shortage of minor league baseball, with the Joliet Jackhammers and the Windy City Thunderbolts close by. This cluster of nearby professional sports makes the Village of Tinley Park a spectator’s dream. Those looking to try their luck should check out Harrah’s Casino or the Empress Casino in Joliet.
Tinley Park is far more than just a place to sleep, but it has those, too. From family-friendly rooms to luxury suites, the village has 1,000 hotel rooms in nine hotels and is the region’s lodging center. Business travelers can find rooms with all the amenities needed to help them succeed, including high-speed Internet, meeting rooms, wake-up service, fax and copy machines, and much more. Those seeking a place to relax will find no shortage of heated pools, room service and comfy beds.
Serving almost 600,000 people a year, the Tinley Park Convention Center is a modern convention and exhibition facility with over 40,000 square feet of space. It’s the perfect place for major conferences, banquets and exhibitions for groups from 10 to 4,000 people. Conveniently adjoining the Convention Center is the Holiday Inn Select Hotel, with a unique design, over 200 guest rooms and a full-service restaurant and bar. Tinley Park has become the convenient, cost-effective and quality convention location in Chicago’s South and Southwest regions.
Visitors can be assured of an active and exciting visit to Tinley Park, as well as a comfortable place to rest in between action-filled days.
LODGING
Comfort Inn & Suites
18400 Spring Creek Dr., Tinley Park
708-342-1425
www.choicehotels.com
Holiday Inn Hotel/Convention Center
18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park
708-444-1100
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Wingate Inn
18421 North Creek Dr., Tinley Park
708-532-9300
www.wingateinns.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
18511 North Creek Dr., Tinley Park
708-633-1050
www.marriott.com/fairfield-inn/travel.mi
Hilton Garden Inn of Chicago
18335 LaGrange Rd., Tinley Park
708-429-2266
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Sleep Inn Hotel
18420 Spring Circle Dr., Tinley Park
708-342-1700
www.choicehotels.com
La Quinta Inn
7255 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park
708-633-1200
www.lq.com
Country Inn and Suites
18300 LaGrange Rd., Tinley Park
708-560-9300
www.countryinns.com
Tinley Park Hampton Inn
18501 North Creek Dr., Tinley Park
708-633-0602
www.hamptoninn.com
For schedules and tickets:
http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/home.cfm
http://www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/
http://www.WhiteWaterCanyonWaterPark.asp
http://www.firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
http://www.jackhammersbaseball.com
http://www.wcthunderbolts.com
http://www.chicagolandspeedway.com
http://www.toyotapark.com
http://www.harrahs.com
http://www.argosycasinos.com/chicago
DINING
A full day of experiencing some of Tinley Park’s many activities and opportunities can build up an appetite. Luckily, some of the best restaurants in Illinois call the village home. From casual eateries listing light salads or hearty sandwiches on their menus to upscale establishments serving dishes prepared by highly skilled chefs, restaurants offering tasty food are synonymous with Tinley Park, a community that is recognized as a major destination for diners.
Owners personally greet diners at independent restaurants that have made their names here. These include cozy Italian eateries, gourmet catering businesses, an Irish pub, and colorful, fun joints for gyros, pizza or take-out Chinese food.
National chains have staked a claim, too. The extensive menus they offer have everything from quick burgers at the drive-through to upscale seafood, or tasty buffalo wings, flavorful pita sandwiches and salads.
When evening plans call for a romantic
dinner, a meal at a white tablecloth
restaurant in the village’s historic downtown district perfectly fits the bill. With children in tow, a night on the town calls for a
comfortable dining experience of burgers, pizza or a sandwich followed by a tasty ice cream cone or custard. Expect to come home satisfied.
For more information:
www.metromix.com
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