Downtown Des Plaines, Illinois

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ShopDowntown.org Discount Card Program

The ShopDowntown.org Discount Card Program encourages local shopping by offering exclusive savings at participating downtown businesses. Shoppers can obtain a discount card by donating $20 or more to the American Cancer Society, unlocking deals of up to 15% off at local stores. The program supports small businesses, funds community health initiatives, and helps strengthen the local economy, making it a win-win for both merchants and consumers.

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Hotels

Extended Stay America - Chicago - O'Hare - North

1201 E Touhy Ave

Des Plaines, Illinois

Extended Stay America - Chicago - O'Hare - South

1207 E Touhy Ave

Des Plaines, Illinois

Best Western Des Plaines at O'Hare

1231 Lee St

Des Plaines, Illinois

CHICAGO OHARE ROSEMONT TRAVELO

3003 MANNHEIM RD

Des Plaines, Illinois

Comfort Inn O'Hare

2175 E Touhy Ave

Des Plaines, Illinois

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/O'Hare Airport

2930 South River Road

Des Plaines, Illinois

Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare

1450 E Touhy Ave

Des Plaines, Illinois

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

2950 S River Rd

Des Plaines, Illinois

Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.

Things To Do

Des Plaines gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

Des Plaines has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Des Plaines micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.

Why Do You Love Downtown?

Christy Richards

Because I love to shop local and the stores and owners make your visit welcoming inviting you to return again with a smile on their face.

Daniel E Swanson

The Downtown area stores are friendlier and have comparable pricing as the bigger stores. The only problem is parking and the distance you may have to walk to do your shopping.

Janet White

Never been but I love discounts! Going Today!

Millie

So unique!

Michelle Reesey

Haven't been there yet. Trip is planned in April.

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