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Des Plaines is a relatively small city in Cook County, Illinois, in the United States of America. Des Plaines has a population of about 60.000 people and an area of 14 square miles and is also known as the City of Destiny. Des Plaines is a suburb of Chicago and bases its economy on a few large companies – UOP, Holy Family Medical Center, Oakton Community College, Sysco, Juno Lightning and Wheels. If you plan to visit Chicago, at least a short trip to Des Plaines is mandatory, the little suburb having its own charm and beautiful places that should be seen.

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McDonald’s Museum is a reconstruction of the first McDonald’s restaurant that was built in the franchise by Ray Kroc, the man that joined McDonald’s and developed the business into a franchise. If you are a fast food fan, there is no better place to find out interesting things and useful information about this type of food than this museum. You will also learn about the history of the brand, about the early steps of the company, about how it gained success and what is in plan for McDonald’s in the years to come.

Lake Opeka is located in Des Plaines and is a small lake on an area of 40 acres with a golf course on one of its shores. Golfing is not the only thing to do at this Des Plaines lake, you can also try several outdoor sports in the area or fishing. The lake is surrounded by a 60 acres park that is also great.

Methodist Camp Ground is also one of the main attractions in Des Plaines. Located in a Des Plaines historical building, the camp wants to honor the history of the town and preserve its heritage through educational programs that anyone can attend.

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Des Plaines
Des Plaines is named after the Des Plaines River, which runs through it. The name is French, meaning "of the plains". Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, US. It is a suburb of Chicago, and quite close to O'Hare International Airport. The Des Plaines River flows through the city, just east of its downtown region.