Bloomingdale: Roselle’s Other Half
Bloomingdale, IL was originally named as Meacham’s Grove before its incorporation. As you probably guessed, the initial name was because of the people who originally settled in the area – the Meacham Family. The first property covered up until the city of Roselle before the township split into two. Today, the closest airport to the area is the Chicago-O'Hare International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Weather-wise, Bloomingdale, IL hotels can be booked anytime without worrying about inhospitable weather. If you’re trying to avoid the crowd or saving on hotel rates, the best months are April to June, giving you just the right temperature for outdoor activities. You can also drop by during October for the Bloomingdale Annual Fall Festival where there’s food, music, and items available for sale. Some tourists use the city as a jump off point to nearby cities like Itasca, allowing them to take part for the Itasca Fest without worrying too much about expensive hotels.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Indian Lakes Hotel is a fairly popular choice in Bloomingdale, Illinois, thanks to its ideal location. You can also stay at the beautiful Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale, which is practically a landmark in the area. From any of these hotels, you can check out nearby points of interest like the Arie Crown Theater or the Athenaeum Theatre, they have shows, performances and plays. Nature lovers will also love the Baker's Lake Nature Preserve and the Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve. If you have kids with you, then the Bronzeville Children's Museum and the Brookfield Zoo are definitely worth a visit.
