Overview
Brookfield is a village in Chicagoland.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo
Chicagoland's largest zoo, with 2300 animals from 450 species.
Galloping Ghost Arcade
Bills itself as the largest arcade in the world, with over 440 arcade games, and new games coming in from all over the world. Cost effective place to play, hosts professional events and expose everyone to arcade games th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Brookfield Zoo
- Afternoon Galloping Ghost Arcade
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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See
Do
Do Galloping Ghost Arcade
Bills itself as the largest arcade in the world, with over 440 arcade games, and new games coming in from all over the world. Cost effective place to play, hosts professional events and expose everyone to arcade games that have not been seen in decades. Selection of arcade games ranging from the more common classics like Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, and Pac-Man, to incredibly rare titles that many have never even seen in the arcades before, such as Primal Rage II, Hammer Away, and Godzilla.
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