Fun Things to Do in the Hodgkins Area

Oct 5, 2015

Fall is the perfect time to get out and have fun with family and friends. The weather is cool and the foliage is starting to change into beautiful hues or orange and yellow. If you’re looking for an activity in the Hodgkins area, we’ve got a list of a few places you will surely enjoy!

Galloping Ghost Arcade

9415 Ogden Ave

Brookfield, IL

For gamers of all ages, the Galloping Ghost has plenty to offer and is the largest arcade in the US! Enjoy over 440 games that do not use tokens or quarters. Instead, the Galloping Ghost charges $15 to enter and you can play all day for as long as you want. Take part in high score tournaments where more than 180 records have been set. Play games that range from the classics-Donkey Kong, Pac-Man-to the latest in arcade fun. You’ll even find some rare games that are not seen in most traditional arcades.

Quincy Street Distillery

39 E. Quincy St

Riverside, IL

For a date night or an adult evening with friends, the Quincy Street Distillery has lots to do. Sip on their spirits that have been carefully crafted and inspired by history. Their artisanal distilling consists of unique whiskys, gins, ryes, vodkas, absinthe, moonshine and so much more. Visit the retail shop or Speakeasy Cocktail Bar and partake in one of their spirit tastings.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

951 Chicago Ave

Oak Park, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American educator, writer, interior designer and architect who designed over 1,000 structures with 532 that were finished. Come visit his home and studio in Oak Park and experience where Wright experimented with design concepts that were the root of his architectural structure. Guided tours are lead by trained interpreters who shed light on Wright’s career and family life.

There are plenty of fun things to do in the Hodgkins area this fall!