What to expect: From corporate groups to honeymooners to families, guests experience landscaped grounds, top-notch cuisine, and a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced lobby. Situated in a six-story atrium, the lobby is a marvel of cherry-wood columns, waterfalls, lush foliage, stone flooring, and several sitting areas. In the center is a cave-like feature made of faux boulders with a pond on top and a bar underneath.

Amenity highlights: Along with 27 holes of championship golf, this resort houses Spa Vargas where guests are treated to manicures and pedicures, facials, hairstyling, makeup, massages, and body treatments such as waxing. The Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort also has indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and volleyball courts, several restaurants and bars, an arcade/game room, and extensive business services.

Insider Tip: Just eight miles south of the hotel is Cantigny Park, a 500-acre public park and recreation area that includes museums, 15 acres of manicured gardens, marked nature paths, and picnic areas. A schedule of year-round events includes art shows, gardening classes, military re-enactments, and more.