Wheaton College. Big 10 Questions. 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL Phone: (632)

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Big 10 Questions Wheaton College 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: (632)752-5000 ONE. How many people stay to a room and what style are the rooms? Typically, there are two people per room.

1 Big 10 Questions Wheaton College 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL Phone: (632) ONE. How many people stay to a room and what style are the rooms? Typically, there are two people per room. We will be adding extra mattresses in the majority of rooms, meaning a double will now be a triple, and a triple will now be a quad. The extra mattress slides under one of the individual beds. THREE. Are the dorms air conditioned? Yes. Each room is individually climate controlled. FIVE. What kinds of recreation options are available on campus? There are a lot of different options including outdoor and indoor volleyball, basketball, an indoor running track, lots of green space for Frisbee, etc., and a game room. SEVEN. What are the food options available on campus? We serve buffet styled all you can eat meals in the cafeteria. We serve entrees daily, a salad bar and a dessert bar! We also serve coffee, tea, and soft drinks. There is also a coffee/snack/ice cream shop below the cafeteria that is open from 8:00 am 3:00 pm. NINE. What is the best local activity or thing to do? Going downtown Chicago! We have a train stop on the southern end of campus that will take people straight into the downtown area of Chicago. The train ride is approximately minutes, and the pricing can be found on Once in downtown Chicago, check out The Bean, Navy Pier, take a walk on the water. Summertime in Chicago is buzzing! TWO. What types of bathrooms are available in the dorms? Fischer Hall: Suited bathrooms. This means there is a shared bathroom between every two rooms. McManis/Evans/Traber/Smith: Communal bathrooms. FOUR. Is there a pool on campus? Not available to campers. SIX. What is the distance between the dorms, the main meeting space, and the cafeteria? We are very centralized and can get virtually anywhere in less than five minutes. EIGHT. What is the best restaurant on campus or nearby? You are in the Chicago land area now, there is good food everywhere! If you are willing to go into the heart of Chicago, you will find amazing food on every corner. If you are hoping to stay in the Wheaton area, we would highly recommend checking out the famous deep dish pizza that can be found Giordano s or Gino s East. We TEN. Why should I choose your campus? Here at Wheaton College Conference Services, we host our guests with excellence by providing a onestop-shop experience. We offer housing accommodations, beautiful auditoriums, smart desk classrooms, outdoor spaces, and more. With Jesus Christ as our center focus, we strive to love and serve our guests in a way that reflects Christ s Kingdom. Naperville is only a 20-minute drive away, and often has free community events happening throughout the summer. There are a variety of restaurants and and activities that can be found in this cute and hopping town!

2 Local RECREATION Ratings are in Orange Cosley Zoo 4.4 (90) Zoo 5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats N Gary Ave Cantigny Park 4.7 (252) Park 500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds plus 2 museums, 4 eateries & a bandshell. Northside Park 4.6 (39) Park Large park with many sports & recreation facilities Wheaton Bowl 2.8 (31) Bowling Alley Bowling alley with 36 lanes, a video gaming arcade, a pizza spot with other fast fare & 2 bars. Wheaton, IL Fox Bowl 3.9 (54) Bowling Alley Traditional bowling alley with pro shop, bar & eats plus psychedelic lighting on weekend nights. Wheaton, IL Main Event Entertainment 3.6 (162) Amusement Center W Diehl Rd (630) Open until 12:00 AM Studio Movie Grill 4.1 (289) Movie Theater First-run, classic & kids' films, plus a varied American menu & cocktails brought to guests' seats. Wheaton, IL Picture Show at Bloomingdale Court 4.6 (329) Movie Theater Family-friendly discount movie theater with digital projection & multiple screens. Bloomingdale, IL Regal Cinemas Cantera 17 & RPX 4.1 (214) Movie Theater Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand. Warrenville, IL

3 Chicago RECREATION Ratings are in Orange 360 CHICAGO 4.5 (619) Tourist Attraction Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up. (888) The Art Institute of Chicago 4.6 (2,138) $$$ Museum 2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs. (312) Open until 8:00 PM Lincoln Park Zoo 4.6 (2,456) Zoo Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit. (312) Chicago Cultural Center 4.6 (531) Cultural Center Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes. (312) Open until 7:00 PM Shedd Aquarium 4.1 (2,581) $$$ Aquarium State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan. (312) Chicago CityPASS 3.5 (23) Travel Agency (888) Open until 7:00 PM Lakefront Trail 4.7 (163) Park (312) Navy Pier 4.4 (3,657) Children's Amusement Center Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

4 (312) Open until 8:00 PM Skydeck Chicago 4.4 (1,092) Observation Deck 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Willis Tower (312) Open until 8:00 PM Millennium Park 4.6 (3,903) Park 24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater. (312) Cloud Gate 4.8 (1,250) Sculpture Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides. Wrigley Field 4.4 (2,918) Stadium Ivy-covered walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors. (773) Weird Chicago Tours 3.0 (10) Bus Tour Agency (217) The Field Museum 4.6 (1,877) Museum State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. (312) Chicago Convention & Tourism 2.6 (5) Visitor Center (312)

5 Local RESTAURANTS (Within 3 miles) Ratings are in Orange Wok N Fire 3.7 (59) $$ Restaurant Local Pan-Asian chain serving sushi, stir-fry, noodles & cocktails in a trendy, lounge-like setting. 120 E Liberty Dr Coffee Happy hour drinks Great cocktails Mai Thai Cafe 3.9 (50) $$ Thai Modest family-run eatery serving traditional, spiced-to-order Thai cuisine in an intimate space. 140 N Main St Quiet Casual Locals Luong-Loi Restaurant 4.6 (36) Vietnamese Family-run eatery offering a range of classic Vietnamese & Chinese meals in an airy, brick interior. 111 N Main St Coffee Quick bite College students Armand's Pizzeria 4.2 (5) Pizza Long-running counter-serve pizzeria chain dishing up thincrust & deep-dish pies, plus pasta. 120 E Liberty Dr Quick bite Casual Locals Il Sogno 4.4 (52) $$ Italian Stylish restaurant serving traditional & creative Italian dishes in an exposed-brick dining room. 100 N Hale St Coffee Great cocktails Great wine list The Cellar Bistro 4.1 (36) $$ Bistro Intimate brick-lined farm-to-table American restaurant with a compact wine list & live music. 132 N Hale St Coffee Great cocktails Great wine list Egg'lectic Cafe 4.2 (80) $$ Cafe Down-home spot for eggs, skillet breakfasts, sandwiches & burgers, early morning till mid-afternoon. 145 N Hale St Tourists Coffee Great dessert Emmett's Brewing Company 3.8 (15) Brewery

6 121 W Front St GIA MIA 4.6 (41) $$ Pizza Neapolitan pies, seasonal Italian small plates & a long wine list in an industrial-chic interior. 106 N Hale St Coffee Great cocktails Great wine list Muldoon's 3.9 (108) $$ American Comfy, wood-swathed tavern with updated Irish-American pub grub & trivia nights. 133 W Front St Coffee Happy hour drinks Great cocktails Egg Harbor Cafe 4.5 (73) $$ American Casual daytime dining chain serving American comfort food in family-friendly surroundings. 208 S Hale St Coffee Usually a wait Great tea selection Suzette's Creperie 3.8 (52) $$ French Quaint French bistro & wine bar with afternoon tea service, wine dinners, pastries & Parisian fare. 211 W Front St Coffee Great wine list Great dessert El Zarape 2.9 (38) $$ Mexican Chill, enduring spot offering standard Mexican fare, including chimichangas, plus outdoor seats. 325 W Front St Coffee Great cocktails Great dessert Adelle's Fine American Fare 4.4 (46) $$$ American New American fare served in a modern, earth-toned space with fireplaces, a bar & weekly live jazz. 535 W Liberty Dr Coffee Happy hour drinks Great cocktails Opens at 4:30 PM Seven Dwarfs Restaurant 4.1 (87) $ Diner Long-running, retro diner with a sandwich-heavy American menu plus omelets & Greek & Italian fare. 917 E Roosevelt Rd Coffee Quick bite Great dessert

7 Steamboat BBQ 4.6 (144) $$ American 322 E Geneva Rd Tourists Quick bite College students Jack Straw's Pizza 3.1 (80) Pizza Family-friendly eatery serving cheesesteaks, pizza slices, barbecue, sandwiches & creative burgers. 221 S Naperville Rd Quick bite College students Casual Choun's Restaurant 3.7 (15) Thai 226 W Front St Quick bite Quiet Casual Mi Casa Restaurant 4.4 (71) Mexican Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples are featured at this simple, family-friendly eatery N Main St Quick bite Cozy Casual Nearest STORE/PHARMACY Walgreens Pharmacy Pharmacy 1601 N Main St (630) Drive-through Quick visit Open until 10:00 PM

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