Family Travel - AmericInn® Oswego, IL
The Perfect Family Destination - Oswego, Illinois
With its convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn of Oswego provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation. Oswego, Illinois provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. In the fall and winter, skiing, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, and more for the whole family to enjoy together.
Family Attractions and Activities
Oswegoland Park District - Oswego is known for its many parks and trails. Visit www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org for details, maps, trails and more.
Phillips Park and Phillips Park Zoo - Park with garden, walking trails, playground equipment and zoo.
Address: 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL
Distance: Less than 5 miles.
Phone: 630-878-4774
Hours of Operation: Daily from 9am - 5pm. Closed on holidays.
Naperville River Walk - Welcome to the Riverwalk - the "crown jewel" of Naperville! The Riverwalk was built and dedicated in 1981 Embraced as a gathering place, it has become a focal point of the community, drawing visitors from far and wide to take in its beauty; it is recognized as one of the most picturesque spots in the Midwest. Its covered bridges, fountains, lush landscaping and distinctive shepherd’s crook light poles aptly tie Naperville’s historic past as the oldest settlement in DuPage County to the city’s present. There also are many historic aspects of the Riverwalk that honor individuals and families for their contributions to the building of the community.
Address: Downtown Napperville, IL
Distance: 10 miles
Raging Waves Waterpark
Address: 4000 N. Bridge St. (Rt. 47), Yorkville, IL 60560
Distance: 11 miles
Phone: 630-882-6575
- Located in Yorkville, Ill., Raging Waves is the state’s largest outdoor waterpark, sitting on more than 40 acres
- Open June 2008, USA Today named Raging Waves as Illinois’ Top Summer Destination
- Brock the Crocodile and Izzy the Platypus are the mascots of the Australian-themed waterpark
- With 18 slides, wave pool, and kiddie area, the waterpark’s main attractions include: Crocodile Mile Family Raft Ride, Boomerang Tornado Ride, and the Three Sisters Tube Rides
- Ninety percent of the rides are multi-person rides—some carry up to four people—allowing full families to participate in water rides together
- Discount passes and packages are available including: season passes, family day passes, group passes, birthday packages, corporate event packages, and more
- Twenty private cabanas are available for rent, offering a shaded, private patio, a server, lounge chairs, picnic table, preferred parking, and more
- Free parking is available, and the entire waterpark is a non-smoking facility
- More than 400 people are hired as seasonal employees early June through early September
- Lifeguards are licensed through the Jeff Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program
- Raging Waves Waterpark is green: The trans-fat free cooking oil is recycled and sent to a biofuel company for use as alternative fuel, pools are solar-heated, water is recycled to irrigate the park’s landscaping, and Raging Waves participates in an extensive recycling program
- Fun Fact: The total water used during the season is the same amount as that used by 35 single-family homes in a year!
Blackberry Fram Pioneer Village - Blackberry Farm is a living history museum on 54 scenic acres with a lake, ponds and a meandering stream. The grounds contain an arboretum with more than 200 varieties of trees, floral displays and historic agricultural gardens. Blackberry Farm has five museums including the Carriage House, the Farm Museum, the Early Streets Museum and the Huntoon House. These contain an outstanding collection of late 19th century artifacts used in every facet of life. In the Carriage House, there are 40 carriages, sleighs and commercial vehicles. The Farm collection has many rare implements dating from the mid-1800s to 1910. The Streets Museum houses 11 late Victorian-era exhibit stores including a music shop, pharmacy, general store, photography shop and toy store. Many period craft demonstrations bring Blackberry Farm to life. Visitors can watch demonstrations of blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, sewing and pottery, as well as visit a one room schoolhouse, an Aurora home from the 1840s, and a farm cabin. In each area, demonstrators depict activities and life of the bygone era. Children and their parents will enjoy a ride on the restored miniature train to visit the pioneer cabin, where they can take an old-fashioned hay wagon ride along Blackberry Creek. Back at the village, they can ride the carousel or the ponies. Food is available at the outdoor Summer Kitchen that overlooks a pond with a spraying fountain. Visitors may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the picnic groves along the lake shore. The Gift Shop, located in the town square, carries handcrafted textiles and pottery made in the park. Special orders are also taken. For more information or reservations call the number below.
Address: 100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 630-892-1550
Chicago Premium Outlet Mall - Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Elie Tahari, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, J.Crew, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sony, Theory and more!
Address: 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard (Interstate 88 and North Farnsworth Avenue), Aurora, IL
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 630-585-2200
Westfield Fox Valley Center - The area's largest shopping destination!
Address: 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL 60504
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 630-851-7200
