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Arlington Park Race Track
The track officially opened in 1927 to 20,000 spectators. It has always been considered a technology leader. It added the first electric totalisator which allowed a credible tote board and decreased time between races, in 1933. In 1936 it added a photo finish camera. It introduced the first electric starting gate in 1940, the largest closed circuit TV system in all of sports in 1967 and the intoduction of Trifecta wagering in 1971. Call (847) 385-7500 for more information.
2200 W. Euclid,, IL, Arlington Heights, IL
Chicago Botanic Gardens
In every season at the Garden, there are activities, programs and breathtaking beauty throughout all our 385 acres of woods, waterways, 23 formal display gardens and three natural areas. Call (847) 835-5440 for more information.
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
Cuneo Museum and Gardens
The Cuneo mansion is now an historic house museum. The home was designed by architect Benjamin Marshall for Samuel Insull, founder of the Commonwealth Edison Company. John Cuneo, Sr. purchased the home and estate in 1937. He was the founder of The Cuneo Press and the Hawthorn Mellody Dairy. The Cuneo family lived in the home until 1990. The museum and gardens were opened to the public in 1991. Call (847) 362-3042 for more information.
1350 N. Milwaukee AVE., Vernon Hills, IL