Des Plaines Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Des Plaines is a suburb of Chicago. The town's most famous attraction is the McDonald's #1 Store Museum, a recreation of the very first McDonald's and a loving homage to Chicagoland's native son, Ray Kroc. The nearby suburbs of Niles, Glenview and Rosemont also have a lot to offer in the way of Midwestern  … Read more > Des Plaines is a suburb of Chicago. The town's most famous attraction is the McDonald's #1 Store Museum, a recreation of the very first McDonald's and a loving homage to Chicagoland's native son, Ray Kroc. The nearby suburbs of Niles, Glenview and Rosemont also have a lot to offer in the way of Midwestern charm and quirky attractions. Roadside attraction fans will want to stop off at the Leaning Tower Of Niles, a replica of the famous Pisa monument. Visit the Hummel Museum in Rosemont to get your fill of the tiny porcelain figurines, or take a family trip to the Children's Museum in Glenview to discover the wonders of science.

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Top Des Plaines Hotels

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Courtyard Chicago O'Hare
4.0
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2950 S RIVER RD, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare
4.0
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1450 E TOUHY AVE, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/O'Hare Airport
4.0
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2930 S RIVER RD, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Top Des Plaines Things To Do

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Rosemont Park District
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6140 Scott St, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Mystic Waters
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Des Plaines, IL

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Historical Museum
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781 Pearson St, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Top Des Plaines Restaurants

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Choo Choo Restaurant
3.0
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600 Lee St, Des Plaines, Illinois

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McDonald's #1 Store Museum
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400 Lee St, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Don's Dock Seafood Market
4.5
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1220 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, Illinois

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Local Area Map: Des Plaines, Illinois

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Chicago 15 mi
2. Naperville 19 mi
3. Schaumburg 8 mi
4. Aurora 27 mi
5. Joliet 34 mi
6. Evanston 7 mi
7. Arlington Heights 6 mi
8. Saint Charles 21 mi
9. Skokie 5 mi

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