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Village in Illinois, United States
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Schaumburg is a city in Chicagoland, best known for its ever popular Woodfield Mall, the largest mall in Illinois. Its name is derived from a place in Germany.
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Performance venue that hosts local entertainment and international touring acts.
The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology (WLM) ranks among the world’s premier collections devoted to anesthesia history. Housed in the headquarters building of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the WLM also serves as an active, specialized medical library.
The Schweikher House is a masterpiece of Prairie-style design that has been carefully preserved. The home was built in 1937 - 1938, and it was designed to fit onto the property where it is located. Although not as well known as some of the other homes in the Prairie style, it is a hidden jewel of great architecture. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spring Valley includes the Vera Meineke Nature Center, the Volkening Heritage Farm with animals and historic farm buildings, and more than 3 miles of walking paths. The Bison's Bluff is an outdoor, nature-themed playground for kids. Birdwatchers will enjoy the many species of birds that visit the park during migration seasons. In the winter a pair of Great Horned Owls can often be seen roosting or flying, and they can more frequently be heard calling to each other.
This attraction for children is designed for children 3-10 years old, and features a full replica of Chicago using Lego bricks as well as a number of educational activities inspired by Lego.
Catch a Schaumburg Boomers game, a Frontier League professional baseball team, at Boomer Stadium. After the game there are fireworks on selected nights throughout the season (check the team schedule for dates). The team was Division Champions in 2013 and 2017.
The annual Schaumburg Septemberfest is one of the highlights of the year in the village. The festival is held every Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). Attractions include a carnival, an arts and crafts show, the Taste of Schaumburg, three stages of entertainment, and fireworks on the last evening. Parking is best done in one of the many lots nearby including Schaumburg High School which has free shuttles to the festival. Be sure to plan your parking ahead of time. Parking is usually around $5.
Amazingly delicious deep-dish pizza. A family owed business where everything is still hand made from scratch. Consistently among the best pizza restaurants in the Chicago area.
Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th-century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights competing in the joust and other tests of skill.
Luxury hotel with complimentary shuttle to Woodfield Shopping Center.
With around 300 stores, this is the largest shopping mall in Illinois.
By car
Schaumburg is just off the I-90 in Illinois. From the Congress pkwy, take the exit onto I-90 W/I-94 W toward Wisconsin & continue to follow I-90 W.
By train
Although there is no access to Amtrak in the village, getting to and from the downtown Chicago Amtrak station is easy by using the nearby Metra commuter rail line that passes just south of the…
By bus
There are no bus companies routing through the village. Using the local commuter rail system, Metra (see below), to downtown Chicago will bring you near most intrastate and interstate bus lines.
By commuter bus
Schaumbrg is served by 16 Pace Bus routes.
By car
Unless you are staying on one of the major roads that run through the village, a map is essential.
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