Summer is heating up – Cool off with Family Water Parks in the Schaumburg, Chicago Area

It is getting downright hot out there, but don’t sweat it.  Cool off with these fun family water parks in the Schaumburg, Chicago area!

Rainbow Falls Waterpark
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Rainbow Falls Waterpark is a tropical oasis right in Illinois! From the beautiful leisure pool, Sunfish Bay to the vortex pool called Barracuda Bowl, there is something for everyone.  With water slides, a 3-story funhouse of water and even a tot pool for the little ones! Dry off and enjoy a meal at Hide-Away Café or bring your own picnic!

The Water Works
Don’t let bad weather get you down! Water Works is an indoor family water park in the
Schaumburg, Chicago area loaded with fun and excitement. Featuring three water slides, a rapid water channel, water playground, diving pool, lap pool, gradual beach-like entry pool and whirlpool.

Pavilion Aquatics Center
At Pavilion Aquatics Center you can experience a 72-foot waterslide set among festive grassy huts and palm trees. Enjoy their 25-yard indoor pool, dry sauna, whirlpool/steam room, 25-yard outdoor pool, outdoor splash pool and a patio for sunbathing.

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park
With exciting water attractions and green open space, Cypress Cove offers both thrills and relaxation. From the water spray playground to countless water slides, 600-foot lazy river, zero depth pool, six lane competitive pool, diving well, board, plunge pool, sand play area, entertainment stage and more!

Enjoy fun in the sun at any of these great family water parks in the Schaumburg, Chicago area then relax in style with accommodations at the Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg Chicago. Unwind after a full day of family water fun over a meal at Fresh 1800 Restaurant, featuring close to the farm foods including fresh vegetables and herbs grown in our on-site garden. Visit the Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg Chicago website to learn more and to make reservations.

AAA Chicago Area Hotel Discount – Save Money & Enjoy Free Breakfast at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago!

Vacation time can be pretty fantastic but this summer it just got even a little better.  AAA/CAA members now have one more reason to welcome to the summer vacation season - 10% off and free breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago! 

AAA Chicago Area hotel discount at Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
Save 10% & enjoy free breakfast!

Indulge this summer with 10% off the Hyatt Daily Rate and complimentary full breakfast for two daily at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago from May 21, 2012, through September 4, 2012.

Click here to view AAA/CAA Welcome Summer Hotel Discount

Experience the incomparable service you deserve at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago. Perfectly positioned to offer easy access to downtown Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, local businesses and numerous area attractions, our Schaumburg hotel offers an ideal location and even better amenities for business and personal travelers alike.  Visit the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago online today and book your reservation for our AAA Chicago area hotel discount!

In Search of a Chicago Area Winery? Look no further than Lynfred Winery

Think that great wines can only come from California? Think again! Lynfred Winery is a spectacular Chicago area winery, rivaling some of the best that California has to offer.   Fred E. Koehler, a self-taught winemaker and considered to be the “father of the Illinois wine industry,” founded Lynfred Winery in 1979.  Koehler was known as a legend in wine making – producing many award winning wines through the years.  Robert Mondavi once told him, “You’re wasting your time in Illinois.  You ought to come to California.”  However Koehler knew his roots were in Illinois and he continued working to produce award winning wines as well as to become an instrumental part in of the growth of the Illinois wine making industry. 

Lynfred Winery

Open Daily , Lynfred Winery is available for
Wine tastings
Wines by the glass
Wine & cheese pairings
Fresh bread
Winery tours
Private Dining events
Wine Maker Dinners

Celebrating 33 years in 2012, Lynfred Winery has come a long way since it’s beginnings in 1979. Lynfred Winery continues to be celebrated with various international and national awards; including a Best-of-Show award for its Cabernet-Shiraz at the Amenti del Vino International competition.

Why not complete your Chicago area winery adventure with a stay at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago  - just minutes away from Lynfred Winery.  Step inside our natural, organic environment with spacious guestrooms and first-class amenities.   Visit the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago online to book your room today.

What’s for Dinner in Schaumburg? New Menus at Fresh 1800 – Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago

Have you always loved dining at Fresh 1800 for the seasonally inspired, hand crafted dishes?  Maybe you love the bright flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and vegetables from the on property herb garden.  None of that has changed – but the menus have! Introducing all-new menus at Fresh 1800.  Come down and see what’s for dinner…breakfast and lunch…in Schaumburg!

Tempting New Menus at Fresh 1800

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago

The menus at Fresh 1800 are every bit as inspired as the décor.  Step into the bright, open atrium lobby and enjoy a panoramic view of the outdoor pool and garden courtyard from your table. Dinner menu selections from home-grown American style cuisine such as Meyers All Natural Angus Burger – a house made beef patty with aged white cheddar, horseradish sauce and onion jam on a toasted brioche bun seem right at home beside more extravagant dishes like wild salmon with campanula and sweet and sour braised vegetables or potato gnocchi with roasted squash, vegetable stock, pine nuts and feta cheese.

However dinner is not the only meal that is served at Fresh 1800, countless breakfast and lunch choices await as well.  Hungry for a hearty breakfast? Consider the ricotta pancakes with blueberries and orange compote, or perhaps the seared vegan tofu with a hash of red skin potato, onion, zucchini, tomato, mushroom, spinach, and a roasted tomato salsa.  For spectacular lunch choices, try the sautéed scallops with cauliflower saffron puree and beets or a savory sandwich like the classic chicken burger with baby arugula, goat cheese and olive tapenade served on a brioche bun. 

With so many stunning choices, the delicious new menus at Fresh 1800 in the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago may cause serious approach conflicts! Please visit our website for more information about Fresh 1800 or the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.  To make reservations, please call the concierge desk, 847 605 1234. 

Celebrate Summer & Patriotism – Memorial Day Parades & Events in the Chicago Area

Did you know? Memorial Day was officially declared by General John Logan, and first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.  Today, Memorial Day is not only commemorated with countless parades and patriotic events through the country but is also considered to be the “unofficial” start of the summer vacation season.  Check out some great events and parades to celebrate Memorial Day in the Chicago area this year.

Memorial Day Parades & Events in the Chicago Area

Prairie Arts Festival – Schaumburg
May 26 – May 27
View the creative works of painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and artists of every. Enjoy entertainment on three stages, a food court and numerous children's art activities. 

Salute’s 9th Annual “Got Freedom?” Run/Walk – Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade
May 27 – May 28

• On May 27th take part in the annual 5k/10k Run, 5k Walk & 5k+ Technical Challenge. This USATF Certified race honors and benefits military service members, veterans and their families through meeting financial, physical and emotional needs. 

• The Memorial Day parade steps off on May 28th from the village hall and later a ceremony at Memorial Park follows the parade with church bells ringing to commemorate the Arlington Heights natives who have died in war.

Rolling Meadows Memorial Day Parade
May 28
Enjoy a Memorial Day parade and ceremony followed by a family fun walk along the green spaces in beautiful downtown Rolling Meadows.

Barrington Art Festival
May 26 – May 27
The Barrington Art Festival presents the work of 140 artists from around the world in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors, wood and more.

Bring the entire family out to enjoy any of these fantastic Memorial Day parades and events in the Chicago area this year. Everyone at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago is looking forward to commemorating this special time in our nation and wishing everyone a great Memorial Day!