Rosemont

The CTA Blue Line has a stop in Rosemont, on River Road between I-190 and I-90 right before O'Hare. And Metra's North Central Line stops at Rosemont Station on Balmoral Avenue just west of I-294, with service between Chicago and Antioch.

PACE buses serve the area, and hotels can be expected to run shuttles to the airport. For anything else, though, you'll likely want to have a car.

• Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels

  address: 555 N. River Rd.
  Self-proclaimed as having the world's largest public display of M.I. Hummel figurines in the world. You know, those little cherub-faced ceramic figures.

• Chicago Wolves

  address: 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.
  This minor league hockey team plays at the Allstate Arena. The season runs October-April.

• Rosemont Waterfall

  address: At the northeast corner of Higgins and River Road
  A favorite local setting for wedding pictures, the waterfall harmonizes with the surrounding Forest Preserve along the Des Plaines River Valley

• Allstate Arena

  address: 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.
  A 19,000 seat arena that holds major music concerts as well as events such as circuses and rodeos.

• Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

  address: 5555 N. River Rd.
  This enormous complex hosts a variety of conferences and events, including Chicago Comic Con, ACen, and even local high school proms.

• Rosemont Theatre

  address: 5400 North River Rd
  A 4,300 seat theater for stars including Jerry Seinfeld and Kelly Clarkson.

• Polish National Catholic Cemetery

  address: 9200 West Higgins Rd.
  A quaint cemetery set along the Des Plaines River, it possesses a charming array of old monuments and markers. It is also the only Chicagoland cemetery with its own picnic area, preserving the old world custom of picnicking at the graves of deceased loved ones.

• AMC Rosemont 18

  address: 9701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
  This huge movie theater, over 100,000 square feet, is more than just a theater. For those 21 and up, the VIP Theatre has free popcorn, bigger seats, and cocktails. There's a full-service restaurant on site (you can eat while watching a movie), a playroom, and child care for kids age 3-10.

• iFly

  address: 5520 Park Place
  Indoor skydiving

Events

• Midwest FurFestThe second-largest furry convention in the world, held in Illinois since 2000, and in Rosemont since 2010. Over 5,000 people attend each year, many of them costumed mascots and fursuiters. The event is held in November or December each year; admission is charged.

• Anime Central. One of the largest anime conventions in the USA (and definitely largest in the state), ACen books all five hotels out near the Hyatt Regency during the second or third weekend in May. Admission is $60+ for the whole weekend.

• Fashion Outlets of Chicago

  phone: +1 847-928-7500
  address: 5220 Fashion Outlets Way
  Over 130 stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, and Neiman Marcus Last Call.

The best options to eat would be at the Parkway Bank Park, 5445 Park Place. There are several bars and restaurants, including:

• Sugar Factory

  phone: +1-847-233-9010
  Best known for their fishbowl cocktails (best split amongst several people). Outside of that, they have down home faves like chicken and waffles and more typical tastes, like flatbreads and burgers.

• Fogo De Chão

  phone: +1 847-678-7200
  Brazilian all-you-can-eat steakhouse. Consider this a 'splurge', as you'll easily pay $50+ for your meal.

• Four Roses PubA traditional Irish-style pub. Prices mid-range.

• Hofbrauhaus

  address: 5500 Park Place
  A German-style restaurant with no shortage of traditional food. Also brews their own beer.

Outside of the park, you can still find other food:

• Ram Restaurant

  address: 9520 W Higgins Rd
  Burgers and beer.

• Gene and Georgetti

  address: 9421 W Higgins Rd
  Italian place with a upscale, private club feel.

• Gino's East

  address: 9501 W Devon Ave
  One of the top three deep-dish pizza places, better known for their buttery crust.

• Giordano's

  address: 9415 W Higgins Rd
  Another of the top three deep-dish pizza places.

Each 'upscale' hotel in Rosemont includes a hotel bar (and in the Hyatt Regency, a semi-Starbucks), but these can be pricy.
You can also drink and eat at the Rivers Casino's buffets. Its creation and build created much controversy only a few years ago.

There are quite a lot of hotels in Rosemont:

Budget

• Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont

  phone: +1 847 954-8600
  address: 10233 West Higgins Rd
  One mile from the airport, this hotel has won the Torch Bearer award for excellent customer service and quality two years in a row.

Mid-range

• Aloft Chicago O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 671-4444
  address: 9700 Balmoral Ave
  Newer budget-minded imprint of the W. Styled to be young and trendy, the hotel actually offers a ton of the same great amenities of the pricier Marriott properties. Swanky bar, cool design, and great entertainment set-up in each room.

• Best Western At O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 296-4471
  address: 10300 W Higgins Rd
  The rooms are a little dingy and the internet was spotty at last check, but it's not bad. Has a sports bar and a diner on-site.

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont

  phone: +1 847 678-4000
  address: 5500 N River Rd
  About one mile from the airport.

• Hyatt Regency O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 696-1234
  address: 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
  Contemporary facility with newly renovated guest rooms and meeting space.

• Residence Inn Chicago O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 375-9000
  address: 7101 Chestnut St
  Home-y hotel with separate kitchens.

• Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel

  phone: +1 773 380-9600
  address: 8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
  Indoor swimming pool. Free 24-hour shuttle service to O'Hare Airport, located by the L stop.

Splurge

• Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 696-4400
  address: 6155 N River Rd
  Just five minutes from the airport.

• Crowne Plaza Hotel

  phone: +1 847 671-6350
  address: 5440 N River Rd
  Giant hotel about 1.5 miles from the airport, with copious meeting space.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont

  phone: +1 847 292-9100
  address: 5460 N River Rd
  About five minutes from the airport.

• Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 699-6300
  address: 6501 N Mannheim Rd
  Close to O'Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

• The Westin O'Hare

  phone: +1 847 698-6000
  address: 6100 N River Rd
  More than 500 pretty rooms with a long list of amenities.