Illinois Destinations

NAPERVILLE
Naperville consistently ranks among the top Kid Friendly Cities in the United States according to Money Magazine. Naperville boasts the culture and excitement of a larger city and the community spirit of a small town. Local attractions include the famous Riverwalk and historic downtown area, Centennial Beach, and the DuPage Children’s Museum.

Game Day USA’s Naperville Firecracker Classic is held during the 4th of July weekend, which is also RIBFEST weekend in Naperville. This unique festival hosted by the Exchange Club has been voted the best festival in the Midwest due to its world class rib vendors, national musical talent, carnival for all ages, and spectacular fireworks show.

AURORA/FOX VALLEY
Aurora is known as the City of Lights, and teams will have plenty to see and do during a tournament weekend. Aurora’s Fox Valley Park District is home to numerous parks and recreation facilities, including the Splash Country Water Park and the Phillips Park Zoo and Aquatic Center.

Aurora is also home to Hollywood Casino, Chicagoland’s biggest and best casino complex. Hollywood Casino Aurora's spectacular casino features over 1,150 loose slots, 24 hot table games and live poker all on a 53,000 square-foot single level. Hollywood's high-action tables include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, and Three-Card Poker.

Visitors will also want to make a stop at Chicago Premium Outlets, a brand new outlet mall complex featuring 120 stores. Families will enjoy favorites such as Adidas, Nike, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Sony and many other brand names!

SCHAUMBURG/ELK GROVE/HOFFMAN ESTATES
Schaumburg is home to Illinois’ #1 Tourist Destination, the Woodfield Mall.  Anchored by Nordstrom, Marshall Field's, Lord & Taylor, Sears and JC Penney, Woodfield Mall has nearly 300 stores, restaurants, and specialty shops all under one roof.  Schaumburg is also home to Alexian Field and the Schaumburg Flyers, a Northern League professional baseball from May to September.  This suburban area is full of wonderful restaurants, golf courses, hotels and family attractions. 

Teams who visit Schaumburg, Elk Grove, and Hoffman Estates will be able to get to all of Chicago’s attractions in less than an hour.  Ideas for teams and families include the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Brookfield Zoo, ESPN Zone, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Six Flags Great America, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Hancock Observatory.  Parents who need to fly in and out for the tournament will find that our events are just minutes away from O’Hare International Airport.