Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Hotels


Hyatt Place Itasca
1150 N Arlington Heights Rd
Itasca, Illinois

Biggest Loser Resort - All Inclusive
1475 Nordic Road
Itasca, Illinois

Eaglewood Resort and Spa
1401 Nordic Rd
Itasca, Illinois

Holiday Inn Chicago West - Itasca
860 W Irving Park Rd
Itasca, Illinois

Biggest Loser - Chicago
1401A Nordic Road
Itasca, Illinois

Extended Stay America Chicago - Itasca
1181 N Rohlwing Rd
Itasca, Illinois

Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd
Itasca, Illinois


Hotel Tips

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.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.



Things To Do

Itasca helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Itasca can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Itasca 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?

Laura
Very charming.

Cathrine Sutton
Cute shops

CJ
Great vibe to this town! My mom lives in Medford so when I come to visit, I like to stop in Ashland.

Dorothy Wilson
Unique shopping-love the atmosphere

Friday Nelson
Just moved to Jacksonville. What an adorable little town!


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