Location: Brookfield
Top Things to do in Brookfield
The 9 Best Things to do in Brookfield, Illinois (IL)
Brookfield (formerly Grossdale) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 13 miles (21 km) west of downtown Chicago. The population was 18,978 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Brookfield Zoo.
Restaurants in Brookfield
1. Brookfield Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,176 reviews
216-acre Zoo With Over 400 Species Of Animals.
Reviewed By Shelliu - Hilton Head, United States
Not everything is open in the winter but on a 50 degree day like today, especially with free admission, it was the perfect day. Brookfield has a lot of indoor exhibits - for wolves, bears, penguins, snakes, amphibians, giraffes and monkeys (highlight of the whole zoo). It’s one of the best places to visit in Chicago if you have kids, no matter the time of year.
2. Galloping Ghost
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By tannerm4m - Bradley, United States
If you love stand up video games and pinball A must go Totally Awesome. Very affordable $20 for the day Arcade $15 for Pinball. Combo Arcade and Pinball $30. They add a new arcade game every Monday. Worlds largest arcade
3. Salt Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Salt Creek Trail has multiple sections and this review is for the trail that runs west-to-east from Oak Brook to Brookfield Zoo. The trail starts in Oak Brook where the Dean Nature Conservancy serves as the trailhead. Right away, the trail goes under I-294 next to Salt Creek and then it is smooth sailing without much gradients to Brookfield Zoo trailhead over a distance of seven miles. It is very enjoyable bike ride but for the one major street crossing at LaGrange Road. The trail includes beautiful wetlands, riparian forests, and prairie preserves. The trail is great for walking, running, cycling, and roller skating. It is very popular and could be busy, especially on weekends. The trail is full of wild life including a herd of docile deer, birds, and other critters. A lovely bridge across Salt Creek at Bemis Woods provides access to nature trails. Salt Creek Trail is indeed a thoroughly enjoyable trail.
4. Slagers
5. Northern Ivy Knits & Goods
Northern Ivy Knits & Goods is a licensed business based in Chicago, Illinois that designs and sells unique chunky, textured handmade knit, crochet and woven goods. Products include scarves, cowls and other accessories for women, men, and dogs, as well as custom, made-to-order accessories. Northern Ivy products are sold online and at local and regional craft and art fairs and shows.
6. Laura Atwood Studio Beads & Trading Co.
Beads, findings, supply's, collector & trade beads. Clothing, Jewelry, Candles, incense, fossils, crystals, Housewares, textiles from around the world.
7. Blue Water Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
8. Joe's Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Phil's Sports Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
