Oakbrook Mall
Oakbrook,
IL
100
Oakbrook Center
Just 30 minutes
from downtown Chicago, 16 miles south of O’Hare and 18 miles north of
Midway Airports, sits Oakbrook Mall, the nation’s largest outdoor
shopping mall. With
over 160 shops, set amidst refreshing gardens and flowing fountains,
Oakbrook Mall is more than just a shopping center – it’s a village unto
itself.
Just west of the
city, Oakbrook Mall houses shopping favorites such as Banana Republic,
Chico’s, Kenneth Cole, Talbot’s, and Mark Shale.
Eat at one of many restaurants enclosed in this
miniature Eden, including Houlihan’s, Maggiano’s (serving some of the
best Italian food in the country), the Corner Bakery (offering
sandwiches and wraps for a lighter meal), and the California Pizza
Kitchen. For
something less formal, grab a bite at McDonald’s or Subway, or pick up
an iced coffee at the Nordstrom Café.
To satisfy a sweet tooth, stop by Mrs. Field’s
Cookies and have a giant cookie or two.
Don’t miss the
neighboring attractions, as long as you’re visiting.
Oakbrook Mall is set amid several museums, like the
Graue Mill & Museum, the Elmhurst Art Museum, and the Elmhurst
Historical Museum. The
Brookfield Zoo is also in the area.
Oakbrook Mall
also hosts several special events throughout the year.
Take a look at the restored pieces of art at the
annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show, or peruse the grounds at the
Oakbrook Center Landscape and Garden Show.
Oakbrook Mall also boasts two invitationals, the
Craft Exhibition, featuring over 150 craft artists, and the Fine Art
Exhibition, featuring over 175 musicians and artists.