Chicago-land’s Villa Olivia Ski Resort

matt — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:16:19 +0000

You don’t need to board a plane in order to find a Chicago-land ski and snowboard resort. One of the best is located right here! So strap on your ski boots, dress warm and pack up your skis in your car or van rental, for an afternoon at Villa Olivia Ski Area. Perfect for a vacation destination or local Chicago day trip the Villa Olivia Ski Area has activities your whole family will enjoy at a price that makes it worth it.

Location:

Located east of Elgin off U.S. 20/Lake Street (near Rte. 59), making it the closest ski area to Chicago. It is also easy to get to if you have just arrived to town. After arranging a car rental at O’Hare airport, all you need to do is head west from the airport for about 15 miles.

Tickets:

Weekend lift tickets are $39.00 per adult; $28.00 for ages 7-11; and $16 for seniors and kids under the age of 7 (discounts available for advance reservations). Group rates can also be arranged. Snow tube tickets are a little less, around $17-$20.00 per person. Season passes and ticket packages are also available.

Activities:

Villa Olivia has adventures for the whole family! Equipped with four runs for downhill skiing and snowboarding, and a separate run for snow tubing, there are activities available for everyone to enjoy. Because of the snowmaking machine, the facility is never at a loss for great powder during temperamental Illinois winters.

Lessons:

This ski resort has lessons for all ages. Group sessions are great for you and your friends to take together before hitting the slopes. Villa Olivia Ski Area even provide classes designed just for the little ones (called SkiWee). Private lessons can also be arranged – just call at least 24 hours in advance.

Events:

Villa Olivia would love to host any of your winter-themed events! The facility’s banquet hall is available for weddings, corporate events, anniversary parties, birthday parties and other group events. Villa Olivia’s event planning team is available to help you with any requests to make your event memorable.

If you are arriving from out of town, or just need a bigger vehicle contact Greenberg Rent A Car. Greenberg Rent A Car offers and van rentals, SUV rentals, and airport car rentals at O’Hare airport in Chicago. Contact us to reserve a car rental for your Chicago trip today!

Chicago Medieval Time Dinner & Tournament

matt — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:06:03 +0000

Chicago has many different places to see and things to do. If you’re traveling into the Chicago area with your family, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding something fun to do. A great place to take the kids for dinner in Chicago is the Medieval Time Dinner & Tournament.

The Medieval Times is a family dinner theater located in Schaumberg, Illinois. It is just a short drive from downtown Chicago. The building looks like an actual medieval castle featuring a Hall of Arms with medieval weaponry. Families can enjoy medieval themed food while watching jousting tournaments and performers. Performances even feature horses and falcons! The only catch is you have to eat your food with only your hands. Your kids will enjoy this and it is mainly finger food anyways.

The Medieval Times tournament lasts two hours. The skilled performers will reenact combat scenes that are true to the medieval times. The knights wear traditional armory for an added effect and possibly a little safety during the reenactment. The restaurant encourages guests to cheer for the knights as they joust. Your children will surely enjoy yelling for their knight as they chow down on their delicious rib dinner.

If you plan on dining at the Medieval Time Dinner & Tournament, make sure you get a reservation. It is a very popular restaurant and you don’t want to miss out due to a crowded night. Get to your dinner reservation on time with a car rental from Greenberg Rent A Car. Greenberg Rent A Car offers car rentals, van rentals, SUV rentals, and airport car rentals at O’Hare airport in Chicago. Our car rentals are located conveniently at the airport, so you can get where you need to go immediately after your flight arrival. Contact us to reserve a car rental for your Chicago trip today!

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