Skokie Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

If you experience a strange sense of Déjà vu while visiting Skokie, Illinois, it's because the tree-lined suburban streets starred in many of John Hughes’ most famous films, including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Home Alone and She's Having a Baby. Hughes' films habitually took place in the fictional town of Shermer, but were primarily filmed in and around Skokie. And it's not just Hughes who had a cinematic love affair with Skokie. Dozens of other films have been set and/or filmed in the city limits, from Risky Business and The Blues Brothers to The Usual Suspects. Situated just fifteen miles north of Chicago on the coast of Lake Michigan, Skokie is a great place for outdoor adventures.  … Read more > If you experience a strange sense of Déjà vu while visiting Skokie, Illinois, it's because the tree-lined suburban streets starred in many of John Hughes’ most famous films, including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Home Alone and She's Having a Baby. Hughes' films habitually took place in the fictional town of Shermer, but were primarily filmed in and around Skokie. And it's not just Hughes who had a cinematic love affair with Skokie. Dozens of other films have been set and/or filmed in the city limits, from Risky Business and The Blues Brothers to The Usual Suspects. Situated just fifteen miles north of Chicago on the coast of Lake Michigan, Skokie is a great place for outdoor adventures. Kayak down the Skokie Lagoon chain or spend the day relaxing in one of Skokie's dozens of parks, like Emily Oaks Nature Center. There is also no shortage of fun in Skokie for kids – from the hands-on science exhibits at the Exploratorium to skating in the Skatium Ice Rink. So bring the kids, bring a picnic, and spend the day in Skokie!

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Top Skokie Hotels

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Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore (Skokie)
3.5
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5300 Touhy Ave, #60077, Skokie, Illinois

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Doubletree Hotel And Conference Center Chicago North Shore
4.0
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9599 SKOKIE BLVD, Skokie, Illinois

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Comfort Inn Skokie
3.5
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9333 SKOKIE BLVD, Skokie, Illinois

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Top Skokie Things To Do

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Exploritorium
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4701 Oakton St, Skokie, Illinois

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Skokie Water Playground
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4715 Oakton St, Skokie, Illinois

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The Skatium Ice Arena/ Weber Park Golf Course
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9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, Illinois

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Top Skokie Restaurants

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Cheesecake Factory
4.5
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374 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, Illinois

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Miss Elley's Deli
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5215 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, Illinois

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Yim Siam
4.0
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8020 Lincoln Ave, Ste A, Skokie, Illinois

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Local Area Map: Skokie, Illinois

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Chicago 11 mi
2. Naperville 25 mi
3. Schaumburg 15 mi
4. Aurora 33 mi
5. Joliet 37 mi
6. Evanston 1 mi
7. Arlington Heights 13 mi
8. Saint Charles 28 mi
9. Elgin 25 mi

Resources

Skokie Apartments

Apartment Rentals Resource and Guide

Skokie Lodging

Skokie Things To Do

Skokie Nightlife

Illinois Resources

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