A Visit to Hoffman Estates Illinois

I thought I would get away for a short break up to Hoffman Estates, Illinois, as I am quite fascinated at this present time with trying to visit a lot of different places in Illinois. Hoffman Estates, Illinois is a nice size and really has a lot going on for a small city. Thus, I knew as soon as I entered this place that Hoffman Estates, Illinois was going to be an interesting time.

Now Arena

I arrived at about 6:30 p.m and quickly ate my burger and fries that I had gotten at the drive-thru at McDonald’s there. Then I decided that it was time to head over to Now Arena over on Prairie Stone Parkway. There were different sports games going on. I always liked to randomly drop by a sporting game at a sports arena. It is just something fun to do and cheer on teams I do not even know. I decided to watch some lacrosse. The players were awesome. The game was close, so I cheered on both teams. They were so fun to watch. I learned that the section of the arena where I was watching the lacrosse game had 9,400 seats. I actually had a pretty good view. And I loved the huge digital scoreboard. Moreover, I started chatting with a coach of one of the teams. The coach invited me to his office there. He had a pretty nice office that displayed lots of photos of his teams and several medals. He offered me some coffee and leftover pizza. I thanked him and took the pizza with me to eat later because I was still full from my burger and fries.

Comfort Inn

I felt like staying in a hotel which is why I arrived in the early evening. After the exciting lacrosse game, it was time to pick a great hotel. I like picking a hotel just as soon as I enter a city or town to have more of a spontaneous adventure instead of booking my hotel ahead online. I am glad that I stayed at the Comfort Inn on Barrington Road. The guest room was quite nice and comfortable. I turned on the large television and relaxed by watching some news and a funny game show as I indulged in some pizza from the coach I had met at the arena. I also liked the fact that the next morning I enjoyed a complimentary breakfast that included scrambled eggs, two cranberry muffins, tea, toast, blueberry jam, and fresh pear. That is quite a big breakfast for me. So I saved the cranberry muffins and pear to have for my lunch later. I realized that in the morning I would have to do a bit of work on my laptop. I am glad that the hotel offered free WIFI in my room. I also felt in the mood to work out and was able to take advantage of the free fitness center that they had on site.

Forest Preserve of Cook County

After lunch, I headed over to the Forest Preserve of Cook County. I took a brisk jog around the trails, as I had brought my running shoes with me. A friendly elderly couple invited me to join their picnic. I had a piece of rhubarb and some crackers. Also, some kids were flying remote control airplanes, which was fun to watch. It was then time to head back home. I am glad I came to Hoffman Estates, as I felt truly relaxed and the people were so friendly.

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