Schaumburg Travel Guide

Schaumburg, 30 short miles from Chicago, has transformed itself from a small farming town to a thriving economic community of business-minded residents and fun-loving tourists. With a skyline to rival those of Los Angeles and New York City, Schaumburg, and neighboring Chicago, has an impressive nightlife and plenty of wholesome daylight entertainment.

Things to Do in Schaumburg

Visitors who find themselves in the mood for a day of shopping, will find that Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall and Woodfield Shopping Center offer a good variety of unique shops and stores to satisfy even the most intense shopping desire. Visitors with a passion for learning can visit the Schaumburg Township District Library or the Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology. Meanwhile tourists who prefer the night scene, a trip to Chicago Improv or Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub offers tons of adult-orientated fun. The Schaumburg Boomers Stadium offers visitors the chance to witness a real life baseball game, while GameWorks offers a variety of arcade and video games to keep guests entertained all night long.

Best Places to Stay in Schaumburg

The vacation rentals in Schaumburg are ideal for all types of vacationers from those who want a luxurious downtown suite, to those who’d prefer a suburban cottage-style home, as the city has both. All of the rentals are beautiful and have been decorated with modern decor, as well as finished with updated appliances.

Best Time to Visit Schaumburg

To make the most out of mild weather, the best times to visit are within the months of May, June, September, and October. These months mark the beginning of spring, summer, and fall.

Food in Schaumburg

There are dozens of unique places to get a bite to eat in Schaumburg. A few of the most popular spots include Seasons 52 which serves affordable dessert options, as well as Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, Shaw’s Crab House, and Bonefish Grill.

Best Events in Schaumburg

Spring Valley WinterFest, an annual winter event, draws crowds from all over the Schaumburg area. The event features horse-drawn wagon rides, snacks, crafts, roasting marshmallows around a fire, and the chance to meet a live wolf and coyote.

The annual Japanese festival, the Setsubun Bean Throwing Festival, introduces its young participants to the ways of Japanese culture. The festival features the making of Oni masks and the throwing of soybeans for good luck and good fortune in the new year. A few other events worth noting are the Family Winter Tree Hunt, St. Patrick’s Day Gold Coin Hunt, and the Sugar Bush Fair.

Things to Do for Families in Schaumburg

FireZone is an incredibly popular place for families visiting Schaumburg to spend the afternoon. The FireZone establishment is the go-to place for children and their families who love anything and everything firefighter and firetruck themed. FireZone features life-sized fire trucks for children to play in, firefighter dress up, and firefighter related games and activities. WaterWorks is another popular option, as the indoor water park offers water slides, a water playground, a diving and lap pool, a whirlpool, swimming lessons, water aerobics classes, and birthday parties. Many vacationing families also enjoy golf and going to the park.