Schaumburg Travel Guide

 
by Tom_In_Madison
 
  •   Shopping
    by Tom_In_Madison
  • Medieval Times
      Medieval Times
    by Dabs
  •   Schaumburg
    by Marisola
  • Marie at the Cafe
      Marie at the Cafe
    by Marisola
  • Building a Kitchen...
      Building a Kitchen...
    by Marisola
 

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Woodfield Shopping Center

Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg

 twofishes13 Says:  Woodfield Shopping Center is probably the biggest mall in Illinois. It has over 300 stores including Nordstrom, Marshall Field's, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears. Even if you don't have any money you can get quite a workout just window shopping. 

Medieval Times Restaurant

Medieval Times Restaurant, Schaumburg

 erikute3534 Says:  It is not only restaurant but a bit more! 

Hotels  

Residence Inn By Marriott Chicago Schaumburg

 1 Review and 33 Opinions  The Residence Inn in Schaumburg is true to its namesake and follows all the other Marriott chain... 

Holiday Inn Schaumberg

 1 Review and 62 Opinions  Just a standard Holiday Inn but.... Having been forced to nightstop here instead of being on a... 

Restaurants  

Sal & Caravao: For the Meat Eaters!

Sal & Caravao: For the Meat Eaters!, Schaumburg

 Marisola Says:  This is a fairly new style of restaurant, where they serve all you can eat meat!!! If you're a carnivore, you'll love it here!!! You may start off with the salad bar, but save room, because there's a lot more to come!!! Nicely dressed waiters come around with skewers and... 

The Ram Restaurant & Brewery: Pub grub

The Ram Restaurant & Brewery: Pub grub, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  I've eaten at the Schaumburg location of The Ram several times, most recently in December 2008. We head here when out shopping in the area and are looking for a more casual place to eat. The menu is mostly sandwiches, burgers and salads although there are some higher priced... 

Rosebud: Taylor Street Italian in the burbs

Rosebud: Taylor Street Italian in the burbs, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  I love Rosebud on Taylor Street so when I saw that they had recently opened a location in Schaumburg near Woodfield Mall, I thought it would be a good place to have lunch with a friend. We were the 1st customers of the day on a Sunday for lunch and it wasn't busy when we... 

Big Bowl: Terrific Thai food

Big Bowl: Terrific Thai food, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  The quality of the food here is high and relatively inexpensive. The service is pleasant and very quick, important when you have a lot of shopping to do :-)I have not personally brought any children here but I have seen people recommend this restaurant as kid friendly and... 

Wildfire: Terrific steaks that won't break the bank

Wildfire: Terrific steaks that won't break the bank, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  Chicagoland is well known for it's steaks but some of the more well known places (Morton's and Gibson's to name a couple) will put a huge dent in your wallet.We ate lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. It's a very large restaurant so although there were quite a few patrons,... 

Maggiano's: Wonderful Italian Chain!

Maggiano's: Wonderful Italian Chain!, Schaumburg

 Marisola Says:  All of your Italian favorites in a cozy setting. There are Maggiano's all over the country. If you're visiting check their website for locations. I love veal at Italian restaurants. At Maggiano's there are many to choose from: veal stuffed ravioli, veal milanese, veal... 

Medieval Times: For special ocation

Medieval Times: For special ocation, Schaumburg

 erikute3534 Says:  The Restaurant is nice and interesting, worth once to visit.I would call 'trap" - didnt know that we can get FREE ticket for Birthday celebrants..+ not valid on Saturdays. Must get a proof of your birthday(that month no need the same day). Not a dish but dishes - plates... 

Shopping  

Ikea: Ikea

Ikea: Ikea, Schaumburg

 Tom_In_Madison Says:  Sweden's Ikea has a store in suburban Chicago. I've never been to an Ikea, so can't compare them. This one has breakfast, where I ate the day I was here. Swedish pancakes, whipped cream and lingonberries. :)If you do shopping here, bring a bag to carry your goods home, I... 

Woodfield Mall: At one time, the largest mall in the US

Woodfield Mall: At one time, the largest mall in the US, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  My main reason for visiting Schaumburg is usually meeting my friend who lives in nearby Palatine for lunch and doing a little shopping at Woodfield Mall. At one time Woodfield was the largest mall in the US, the Mall of America in Minnesota now claims that title.The... 

Woodfield Mall: Biggest Mall in the Chicagoland Area

Woodfield Mall: Biggest Mall in the Chicagoland Area, Schaumburg

 queensgirl Says:  This place has about 300 different shops in it. It is worth the trip. anything the skies the limit 

Tourist Traps  

Medieval Times Schaumburg

Medieval Times Schaumburg, Schaumburg

 touristtrapp101 Says:  THIS PLACE WILL NICKEL AND DIME YOU TO DEATH IN THE NAME OF YOUR CHILDREN> ITS A HORRABLE BUISNESS PLOY BY SOME NAST REPUBLICANS>.... BEWARE AND DO YOUR RESEARCH. DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SPEND ALL THIS MONEY AT SOMEHTING SO TALENTLESS AS WATCHING OTHERS RIDE A HORSE AND... 

Pay half price at Medieval Times Schaumburg

Pay half price at Medieval Times Schaumburg, Schaumburg

 armonti Says:  Do not buy your tickets over the phone or at the counter. Surf the net for coupons. I found a coupon (code WEBKTF) at the Medieval Times Schaumburg website wherein kids under 18 is free for each full paid adult (for the entire month of February 2008). It would say that it... 

Medieval Times

Medieval Times, Schaumburg

 Dabs Says:  My young nephew enjoyed this place so much the first time that when we asked him where he wanted to go for his birthday, he wanted to go again. So I looked up the website and after I got over the initial shock of the price, $47.95 for adults, $33.95 for children, I booked... 

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 It is not only restaurant but a bit more! 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I'm trying to decide between the Holiday Inn Express in Rolling Meadows or Palatine. Anyone have an opinion? Thanks! 

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A: Thanks for the reply. I will be traveling daily to Arlington Heights for medical treatment. When I talked to the Hilton Garden Inn just now, they also suggested the... 

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Hanging out in the burbs of Chicago

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 I end up traveling to Schaumburg quite a bit, a friend of mine lives just north of there and we frequently meet for lunch or shopping near Woodfield Mall. 

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Ikea!!!

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 Great place to shop for the home! Re-decorating time, or re-organizing time!!! 

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Schaumburg

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 I like to go to Schaumburg. It is a nice place and nice town. Better then Southern Chicago and much nicer. 

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Medieval Times bargain

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 Take time in surfing the net and look for discount coupons when planning for a night out. 

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