Waverly Woods Outpost Guidebook

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Waverly Woods Outpost Guidebook

Food scene

If you're not from the Chicago area and are looking to try the stuffed/deep dish pizza we are readily known for, this is a great choice! There is a location just across Cicero and a tiny bit south. Official pizza of the Chicago White Sox!
Beggars Pizza - Oak Forest
15600 South Cicero Avenue
If you're not from the Chicago area and are looking to try the stuffed/deep dish pizza we are readily known for, this is a great choice! There is a location just across Cicero and a tiny bit south. Official pizza of the Chicago White Sox!
For a meal that is a little more fancy in the pantsy, Jack Gibbons Gardens is tucked away nearby on 147th and Oak Park. A bit more expensive, but the steaks here are phenomenal- it was actually described by Zagat Survey as "The Best Steak Secret in Chicago".
Jack Gibbons Gardens
14700 Oak Park Avenue
For a meal that is a little more fancy in the pantsy, Jack Gibbons Gardens is tucked away nearby on 147th and Oak Park. A bit more expensive, but the steaks here are phenomenal- it was actually described by Zagat Survey as "The Best Steak Secret in Chicago".
People actually travel surprising distances just to eat at the flagship location of this BBQ joint- just four minutes away from Waverly Woods Outpost (147th and Pulaski)! Best known for their porkchops, but really everything is excellent
The Hog Wild
14933 Pulaski Road
People actually travel surprising distances just to eat at the flagship location of this BBQ joint- just four minutes away from Waverly Woods Outpost (147th and Pulaski)! Best known for their porkchops, but really everything is excellent
Inexpensive, Fast Casual Greek food. Dine in, takeout or drive thru. (*You really get a lot of food for your dollar at this restaurant, and it’s also a great choice for those who prefer a place with many healthier options).
Just Kabobs
14747 South Cicero Avenue
Inexpensive, Fast Casual Greek food. Dine in, takeout or drive thru. (*You really get a lot of food for your dollar at this restaurant, and it’s also a great choice for those who prefer a place with many healthier options).

Restaurant and Bar

Just on the other side of Cicero, Blarney Stone has delicious burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. It also has a great beer garden, and often has specials, trivia, live entertainment, etc. Nice place to enjoy some cocktails, casual and fun.
Blarney Stone Pub
15400 South Cicero Avenue
Just on the other side of Cicero, Blarney Stone has delicious burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. It also has a great beer garden, and often has specials, trivia, live entertainment, etc. Nice place to enjoy some cocktails, casual and fun.
A great sit-down Pizzeria with a bar and gaming room. They have world famous meatballs that they deliver nationwide. Dine in or takeout only.
Bartolini's Restaurant
14420 Pulaski Road
A great sit-down Pizzeria with a bar and gaming room. They have world famous meatballs that they deliver nationwide. Dine in or takeout only.

Concert Venue

You may want to consider the Outpost as a perfect way to end your night after attending a summer concert- it's a mere 15 minute drive away!
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
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You may want to consider the Outpost as a perfect way to end your night after attending a summer concert- it's a mere 15 minute drive away!

Make your own pizza!

Just across Cicero in the strip mall behind Walgreens, this liquor store and deli also sells their home-made pizza kits with pre-made crust, sauce, cheese, and meat topping of your choice, and the really come out delicious! Simply use the pizza stone (included in the Outposts many kitchen amenities) on the grill to bake! Just a fun, easy idea for a meal we wanted to include :)
Madori's Liquor & Deli
14710 South Cicero Avenue
Just across Cicero in the strip mall behind Walgreens, this liquor store and deli also sells their home-made pizza kits with pre-made crust, sauce, cheese, and meat topping of your choice, and the really come out delicious! Simply use the pizza stone (included in the Outposts many kitchen amenities) on the grill to bake! Just a fun, easy idea for a meal we wanted to include :)

Outdoor Recreation

A popular area for water sports featuring kayak, canoe and paddle boat rental. Fishing permitted.
Tampier Lake
A popular area for water sports featuring kayak, canoe and paddle boat rental. Fishing permitted.
This 18-hole, lake lined course managed by the Cook County Forest Preserves has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses in the U.S.
George Dunne National Golf Course
16310 Central Avenue
This 18-hole, lake lined course managed by the Cook County Forest Preserves has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses in the U.S.

Indoor Recreation

Just across Cicero Avenue, this local bowling alley boasts 32-lanes with a pub, 3 lounges & an arcade, plus indoor-outdoor games, karaoke and live music.
Oak Forest Bowl
15240 South Cicero Avenue
Just across Cicero Avenue, this local bowling alley boasts 32-lanes with a pub, 3 lounges & an arcade, plus indoor-outdoor games, karaoke and live music.
Local arcade with kid-focused indoor/outdoor attractions such as bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf, a maze, plus a cafe.
In The Game Hollywood Park
5051 Cal Sag Road
Local arcade with kid-focused indoor/outdoor attractions such as bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf, a maze, plus a cafe.

Spooky Spots

A popular local forest preserve with an internationally famously haunted cemetery. This is one of the most famous and visited haunted sites in all of Chicagoland. A must see!
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
5900 West Midlothian Turnpike
A popular local forest preserve with an internationally famously haunted cemetery. This is one of the most famous and visited haunted sites in all of Chicagoland. A must see!