Chicago's North Shore CVB

Your visit to the North Shore would not be complete without experiencing the area's numerous cultural and historical attractions. From museums of every kind and architectural landmarks to breathtaking gardens, Chicago's North Shore will astound you with its natural beauty and acclaimed diversity.

Music, dance, theater, and more the spotlight shines brightly on Chicago's North Shore. Your visit to the North Shore would be incomplete without experiencing the area's exciting variety of live entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and hilarious comedies to upbeat musicals and performances just for kids, the North Shore has it! The North Shore is also home to top symphony orchestras.

Our spectacular sandy beaches, beautifully landscaped public parks, lively playgrounds, and scenic lakefront jogging and biking trails captivate families and "kids" of all ages. While you are here, make time to play a round or two of golf, take a swim in Lake Michigan or visit one of the water parks, miniature golf courses, boating, or recreational facilities available throughout the area.

A. C. Nielsen Tennis Center
The A. C. Nielsen Tennis Center is host to USTA Tennis Tournaments. A facility of the Winnetka Park District, it is complete with 8 indoor and 12 outdoor courts, a nursery, complete pro shop, and shower/locker room facilities. Group and private lessons are available for all ages and abilities.
530 Hibbard Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847-501-2065

Actors Gymnasium Circus & Performing Arts
Known for their circus and aerial art, Actor's Gymnasium produces original works of physical theatre. A favorite of both adults and children.
927 Noyes Street | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-2795

American Toby Jug Museum
Showcasing the largest collection of Toby and Character Jugs in the world including many rare and unique jugs within the complete Royal Doulton collection. On display are over 6,000 pieces illustrating their evolution from inception c. 1765 to the present day. Admission free, by appointment.
910 Chicago Ave. | Evanston, IL 60202 | 877-862-9687

Ars Vive Symphony Orchestra
Twice named professional "Orchestra of the Year" by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, Ars Viva is distinguished by performances of very high quality. Led by music director Alan Heatherington, Ars Viva is composed of many of the finest players in the Chicago area, including members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This excellent orchestra performs five concerts a year on Sunday afternoons at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, and, occasionally, also in Evanston. Ars Viva also offers a music education program for children under 12, Music for Life, allowing families to attend concerts together.
9501 Skokie Blvd. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-673-6300

Baha'i House of Worship
One of only seven in the world and the only one in North America, the Baha'i House of Worship is the largest and the oldest surviving Bahá'í Temple. Standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, the auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, offers a scene of unsurpassed beauty. It is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. This imposing and dramatic structure has received numerous design awards, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
100 Linden Ave. | Wilmette, IL 60091 | 847-853-2325

Captain Richard A. Schram Memorial Museum and former Navy Chapel
The Captain Richard A. Schram Memorial Museum and former Navy Chapel named for a distinguished Navy flier, it was originally erected at the Glenview Naval Air Station in 1945 then moved to its present location just south of Park Center and completely restored.
1799 Patriot Blvd. | Glenview, IL 60026 | 847-657-3461

Centennial Park Dog Beach
The Winnetka Park District operates off-leash dog beach at Centennial Park. Anyone wishing to bring his/her dog to the dog beach must have a valid pass. Passes may be purchased at the Admistrative Offices, 540 Hibbard Rd.
Fuller Lane and Sheridan Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2040

Chicago Botanic Garden
Climb a waterfall garden, discover hidden rooms inside an English Walled Garden, cross 11 bridges spanning sparkling lakes, and discover a garden with 15 trains chugging across bridges and trestles. The Chicago Botanic Garden brings you 385 acres and 23 gardens of wonder to explore, twelve months a year. Highlights include seasonal festivals and tours, the new Plant Science center, art exhibitions, a school and lots of ways for families to learn about the wonders of nature.
1000 Lake Cook Rd. | Glencoe, IL 60022 | 847-835-5440

City of Evanston/ Forestry & Recreation
Evanston maintains 75 beautiful public parks, including recreational facilities for a variety of sports and 50 playgrounds. During the summer, five public swimming beaches are open along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
2100 Ridge Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-866-2900

Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome
One of only a few official quarter-mile bike tracks in the country, this Velodrome attracts top cyclists from the Midwest to weekly races in the summer and offers training sessions, special events and Friday bike races for amateur riders of all ages. Northbrook residents can use the track when it's not reserved for races or training.
Waukegan Road at Maple | Northbrook, IL 847-291-2974 ext. 646

Elder Lane Beach
Beat the heat this summer at Elder Lane Beach. The beach is operated by Winnetka Park District from mid-June through mid-August. Amenities include: swimming beach, beach house with restrooms, playground and off-street parking. Daily admission and season passes are available.
Elder Ln, and Sheridan Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847-501-2040

Emily Oaks Nature Center
Nature is truly appreciated at this 13 acre savanna and center. People of all ages will enjoy this natural oasis full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, three-acre pond and trails. Some of the plants and animals that frequent the pond or have been sighted in the savanna include Great Blue Herons, Coyotes, Flying Squirrels, Northern Water Snakes, Red Foxes and Cooper's Hawks.
4650 Brummel St. | Skokie, IL 60076 | 847-674-1500 ext. 2500

Evanston Arts Depot
This cultural center is a restored train station in the heart of Evanston. Home of Piccolo Theatre and Custer's Last Stand Festival and features classes in movement and meditation.
600 Main St. | Evanston, IL 60202 | 847-328-2204

Evanston Beaches
Evanston's beaches are open to the public during the summer months for a daily fee. Swimming, boating, picnicking, and tennis facilities are available with miles of biking and jogging paths along Lake Michigan. Lighthouse Beach, Central Street at Sheridan Road, Clark Street Beach Clark Street at Sheridan Road, Dempster/Greenwood Street Beach, Greenwood Street at the lake, Lee Street Beach, Lee Street & Lakeshore Boulevard, South Boulevard Beach, South Boulevard at the lake.
2100 Ridge Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 |

Evanston History Center
Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes is a National Historic Landmark overlooking Lake Michigan. Restored with original furnishings and artwork and enhanced with exhibits focusing on Evanston history.
225 Greenwood Street | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-3410

Evanston Symphony Orchestra
The ESO was founded in 1945 by a handful of veterans and amateur musicians who were passionate about making music together. All concerts are on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Pick Staiger Concert Hall | Evanston, IL 60204 | 847-864-8804

Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center
Set amidst 32.5 acres of pristine prairie, the Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center serves as both gateway and guide to the Air Station Prairie -- and as an example of how man made structures can harmonize with the environment. Interpretive panel son the outer walls provide information on local plants and animals, wetlands, soil conservation and gardening. Surrounding the Center are a number of "interpretive zones," including a wetland deck, a sidewalk time line and history wall, and paths extending around the prairie.
2400 Compass Rd. | Glenview, IL 60026 | 847-299-6096

Exploritorium
Rated as the Best Rainy Day Activity Site" by Chicago Magazine the Exploritorium is a place where children and adults can come and explore together through interactive play. Create a project in our arts area or make-believe in our costumed dress-up are. Build with all sizes of blocks and run your fingers through the water play area. Log on to the fun at the computer stations and experience new heights in the two and a half story tubes and tunnels.
4701 Oakton St. | Skokie, IL 60076 | 847-674-1500 ext. 2700

Frances Willard House
Frances Willard was one of the most prominent social reformers in the 19th century America. Willard rallied support for temperance as well as many important reform movements including woman's suffrage, woman's economic and religious rights, prison reforms, education reforms and labor reforms. The Francis Willard Historical Association invites you to visit the Frances Willard House, Willard's home from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898.
1730 Chicago Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-7500

Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course
Affordable, well-conditioned, public, 4,000 yard Par 60 Executive layout. With its shorter length yet challenging greens, it is equally enjoyable and playable for the beginner or seasoned player. Located in north Evanston directly across from the Central Street CTA el" Station with free parking. Golf Course Evanston Illinois. Golf Lessons, Golf Club Repair, Season Passes, Open Year Round, 9 Hole.
1031 Central St | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-9173

Glenview National 9 Golf Club
A 9 hole 2000 yard par 31 course designed with all players in mind. Designed by internationally known award-winning golf course architect Rick Jacobson of Jacobson Golf Course Design, Inc., each hole features four sets of tees to accommodate varying skill levels among players. The course boasts pristine conditions that rival courses 10 times more expensive. Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week
2800 W. Lake Ave. | Glenview, IL 60026 | 847-657-1637

Glenview Park District
The Glenview Park District oversees dozens of parks, an ice center, health and fitness center, tennis club, golf courses and attractions including The Grove, Wagner Farm, Schram Memorial Museum and the Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center.
1930 Prairie St. | Glenview, IL 60025 | 847-724-5670

Glenview Park Golf Club
Experience pure golfing enjoyment at the Glenview Park Golf Club. Beautifully landscaped with an extensive variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, this 18-hole, 6,133 yard par 70 course features a choice of three bent grass tee boxes on every hole. The Glenview Park Golf Club offers amenities of a private club but is open to the public. Conveniently located in the near north suburbs of Chicago, it is easily accessible from I-294 or the Edens Expressway and definitely worth the drive.
800 Shermer Rd. | Glenview, IL 60025 | 847-724-0250

Grosse Point Lighthouse
Built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. The Garden Club of Evanston maintains wildflower and butterfly gardens as attractive features of the lighthouse grounds.
2600 Sheridan Rd. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-328-6961

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
This new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching the universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum features an authentic early 20th century German rail car, an inspiring Hall of Remembrance for contemplation and reflection, a permanent exhibition chronicling life before, during and after the Holocaust, a youth exhibit for 9-11 year olds highlighting the lessons of the Holocaust and a 225 seat auditorium.
9603 Woods Dr. | Skokie, IL 60076 | 847-967-4800

Kohl Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
2100 Patriot Blvd. | Glenview, IL 60026 | 847-832-6600

Ladd Memorial Arboretum & Evanston Ecology Center
Stretching along a three-quarter mile segment of McCormick Boulevard on a narrow, 23 acre strip of reclaimed land following the diagonal course of the North Shore Channel, the Ladd Memorial Arboretum is an area of natural beauty and recreation open year-round. The Ecology Center serves as the education nucleus of the arboretum.
2024 Mc Cormick Blvd. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-864-5181

Levere Memorial Temple
Dedicated in 1930 as a memorial to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity veterans, this unique building contains a gothic style chapel illuminated by Tiffany stained glass windows, meeting facilities, banquet room, research library and museum.
1856 Sheridan Rd. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-1856

Light Opera Works
Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater productions. Three main stage productions are presented with full cast and orchestra at Cahn Auditorium and smaller musicals are presented on the company's second stage.
600 Emerson St. | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-869-6300

Lloyd Beach Sailing Center and Boat Launch
Lloyd Beach is home of Winnetka Park District's junior sailing program, a public boat launch for power and sailboats up to 24' and small boat storage for kayaks, canoes, Sunfish, Lasers and similar sized boats. The boat launch allows patrons to purchase a daily fee or season pass for the launching of boats. Personal Watercraft are launched by season-pass only, no daily fees.
Lloyd Place & Sheridan Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2040

Make A Messterpiece
Ignite wonder, curiosity and creative exploration at Make-A-Messterpiece, the ultimate kids' creative studio! At MAM our hands-on activities unlock and unleash creativity because we say YES to the MESS!""
2050 Tower Dr. | Glenview, IL 60026 | 847-730-5275

Maple Street Beach
Beat the heat this summer at Maple Street Beach. The beach is operated by the Winnetka Park District from mid-June through mid-August. Amenities include: swimming beach, beach house with restroom, and off street parking. Daily admission and season passes are available.
Fuller Land and Sheridan Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2040

Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art
Located on the campus of Northwestern University, the Block Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms, including prints, photographs, film, video, and computer-mediated art. It is also noted in metropolitan Chicago for its outdoor Sculpture Garden. The museum also hosts an acclaimed film series which moves outdoors in the summer. Admission to the museum is free.
Northwestern University | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-491-4000

Mission Hills Country Club
Full Golf Membership is easy and affordable. Play on an 18-hole championship golf course, have full access to the Clubhouse, tennis, fitness center, and swimming pool. Enjoy dining and banquet facilities, as well as a full calendar of social events. Junior, Senior and Corporate levels available.
1677 W. Mission Hills Rd. | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847-498-3200

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Focusing on the art, history, and culture of the American Indian. Permanent exhibits dedicated to the Native cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic regions of North America. Each gallery contains a "touching table" where visitors can handle real examples of Indian artifacts, as well as feel the raw materials including snakeskin, caribou fur, birch bark, turquoise and buffalo skin that were used by Native Americans. Temporary exhibits showcase emerging and established contemporary Native artists. Lectures and performances throughout the year provide a venue for multicultural education. A calendar of events is available online
3001 Central St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-1030

Next Theatre Company
Next brings award-winning plays and playwrights to Evanston for their Chicagoland premiers. The intimate 130-seat venue showcases provocative, fresh plays and powerful performances.
927 Noyes St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-475-1875

North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie
The premier performance venue on Chicago's North Shore! The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a dynamic two-theater complex operating as part of the Village of Skokie's plan to provide cultural, literary and educational programs to benefit Chicago's North Shore. The facility features an 867-seat main theater and a convertible 342-seat theater. The North Shore Center presents a Feature Series, Youth theatre program and hosts the annual Showcase for performers for young audiences. North Shore Center is proudly home to producing theater company Northlight Theatre, Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, the acclaimed Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra and numerous other cultural organizations and special rental events each year.
9501 Skokie Blvd. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-673-6300

North Suburban YMCA
This full service recreation center offers activities for all ages, from infants through active older adults. Services include a state-of-the-art fitness center, Olympic size swimming pool, full gymnasium and in-house day care.
2705 Techny Rd | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847-272-7250

Northbrook Park District
The award-winning Northbrook Park District manages more than 500 acres of parks and provides more than 1,000 recreational programs. Distinctive facilities include: two outdoor aquatic centers, Sportsman's Country Club (with 27 holes, a lighted practice range and mini-golf), the Anetsberger Golf Course (a 9-hole short course with grass tees), the Northbrook Sports Center (home of two year-round ice rinks and a Skating School), the Northbrook Theatre (presenting shows by the Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences and Northbrook Theatre Children's Company), the Ed Rudolph Velodrome for bicycle racing, turf soccer fields and two fishing lakes.
545 Academy Dr. | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847-897-6159

Northlight Theatre
An award-winning magnet for critical and professional acclaim, and the flagship theatre of Chicago's North Shore. Northlight presents an exciting mix of new works and classic favorites; comedies, dramas and musicals staged by the nations finest actors, designers and directors.
9501 N. Skokie Blvd. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-673-6300

Northwestern University
Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. University highlights include The Arch, University Hall, The Arts Circle, and the University Library. Northwestern is a Big Ten school and one of the leading university's in the U.S. and its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.
633 Clark St. | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-491-3741

Northwestern University Spectator Sports
The Northwestern Wildcats offer some of the best Division 1 college sports action in the Midwest, featuring 19 teams and competing in the Big Ten Conference.
1501 Central St. | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-491-CATS

Noyes Cultural Arts Center
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center is home to a 190 seat full stage theatre as well as two galleries which exhibit local artists, with exhibitions changing every two months. The historic building is also home to many arts organizations and artists including Next Theatre, Piven Theatre and the Actor's Gymnasium.
927 Noyes St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-4488260

Piccolo Theatre
The Piccolo Theatre embodies and realizes the human comedy through physical theatre, eloquence and humor in order to move, delight and transform audiences. Performances take place in the Evanston Arts Depot in their unique train station theatre.
Evanston Arts Depot | Evanston, IL 60204 | 847-424-0089

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
The 1,003-seat Pick-Staiger Concert Hall hosts major orchestral, band, and choral performances. Built in 1975, the auditorium is known for its outstanding acoustics.
Northwestern University | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-467-4000

Piven Theatre Workshop
An acclaimed theater and actor-training center with a 30-year history. Alumni include John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Aidan Quinn, Lili Taylor. Year-round classes for children and adults and produces equity theatre shows throughout the year.
927 Noyes St. | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847-866-8049

Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, with a series of outdoor concerts and performances held every summer from June to September. It is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and attracts world class performers every year from around the world. Famous for its concerts on the Lawn, there are actually four separate venues where audiences can experience music year-round.
200 Ravinia Park Rd. | Highland Park, IL 60035 | 847-266-5100

Skokie Heritage Museum
Explore Skokie's heritage by visiting the historic Engine House and the original (1847) Log Cabin. These two sites have much to offer with local and seasonal exhibits, special interest classes, and educational school programs.
8031 Floral Ave. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-1500

Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
A unique facility, combining recreational features with an outstanding exhibition of large-scale contemporary sculpture in a beautifully landscaped, easily accessible setting. Stroll, rollerblade, or bicycle along the paved path and view art in nature.
McCormick Boulevard between Touhy & Dempster Street | Skokie, IL 60053 | 847-679-4265

Skokie Park District
The nationally acclaimed Skokie Park District features more than 50 parks and facilities, including community and cultural centers, an urban nature center, tennis, rowing, indoor skating, golf, fitness and daycare centers, and the Skokie Heritage Museum.
9300 Weber Park Place | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-1500

Skokie Public Library
A leading institution of the Village of Skokie and a staple of downtown Skokie, the library is truly a center for the community with more than 450,000 items available for check-out, three community meeting rooms and hundreds of events and classes offered each month. The Library offers the latest in cutting edge technology with Library Resources available 24 hours a day via their website, plenty of computers available for internet access and research and a wireless network on the 2nd floor.
5215 W. Oakton St. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-673-7774

Skokie Sports Park
Featuring one of the top 100 rated ranges in the U.S. complete with a two-tier, 40 station range with an automatic tee-up system. The driving range features a fiber built hitting system, lights for evening practice and eleven heated stalls for cold-weather practice. Target greens provide a landing area for precise accuracy and distance control. For the less competitive golfers who prefer windmills as obstacles, a nine-hole and an 18-hole miniature golf course are sure to be a hit with the kids or the young at heart. If golfing is not your sport, try one of the park's batting cages and perfect the baseball swing.
3459 Oakton Street | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-1500 ext. 3100

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation
Producing an electic mix of entertainment in this small and intimate theatre. Renovated to the tune of $1.5 million, this 140 seat venue offers drama, musical as well as a broad range of performance art in the center of newly revitalized downtown Skokie
7924 N. Lincoln Ave. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-677-7761

Skokie Water Playground
This fun park features three slides, a zero depth pool-similar to beach entry-with play equipment including a water play structure with large bucket. The pool also has lanes for lap swim, a locker and shower area and lifeguard facilities, concession stand, turf and suntan area.
3459 Oakton St. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-1500 ext. 2721

The Glen Club Golf Course
The Glen Club Golf Course, designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, is a remarkable feat of engineering. The routing features dramatic elevation changes-up to 40 feet on certain holes-mature trees and natural areas, meandering lakes and flowing streams. The 18 hole course covers 7,149 yards and the 18th hole is known as one of the most picturesque in the region.
2901 W. Lake Ave. | Glenview, IL 60025 | 847-724-7272

The Grove
This prairie grove covers 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on this land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
1421 Milwaukee Ave. | Glenview, IL 60025 | 847-299-6096

The Hadley School for the Blind
Founded in 1920, The Hadley School for the Blind's mission is to promote independent living through lifelong, distance education programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, their families and blindness service providers. The world's largest educator of braille, Hadley enrolls 10,000 students in all 50 states and 100 countries each year.
700 Elm St. | Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847-446-8111

The Skatium Ice Arena/ Weber Park Golf Course
Open year-round, the Skatium is the place for you whether your preference is hockey or recreational ice-skating. The adjacent golf course offers a 9-hole, par-3 course features bent grass greens, beautiful landscaping, a gazebo, snack shop, tournaments and lessons.
9300 Weber Park Place | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-1500 ext. 2900

Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University
Northwestern University's acclaimed Theatre and Interpretation Center explores new worlds of theatre and the strange and magical journeys that take us there. Each production this season explores what theatre can do and the different ways in which stories move us.
1949 Campus Dr. | Evanston, IL 60208 | 847-491-7282

Tower Road Beach
Beat the heat during the summer and Tower Rd., Beach. The beach is operated by the Winnetka Park District from mid-June through Labor Day. Amenities include: swimming beach, beach house equipped with restroom, showers, vending machines, concessions, sand volleyball court, playground, wet sand play area complete with spray pole, boardwalk extending from parking lot to beach house, two parking lots, walkway from top of bluff to beach and picnic shelter at the top of bluff. Daily admission and season passes are available.
Tower and Sheridan Rds. | Winnetka, IL 847-501-2040

Wagner Farm
A visit to Wagner Farm affords you the opportunity to take part in and experience firsthand the workings of a genuine American farm. Wagner Farm is an 18.6 acre farm preserved for the educational and recreational enjoyment for all. See how bread was made in a wood cook stove, hear the rooster marking time with his crow or milk one of the farm's many cows. Explore the world of agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920-1950's.
1510 Wagner Rd. | Glenview, IL 60025 | 847-657-1506

Winnetka Community House
The mission of the Winnetka Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. Visit the website for complete details.
620 Lincoln Ave. | Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847-446-0537

Winnetka Golf Club
Providing golfing pleasure for players of all skill levels and interest. The 18-hole course is a challenging layout with a par of 71. It can play to a length of 6,517 yards. The par 3 course is classically designed to allow use of almost all clubs in your bag. The clubhouse houses a modern Pro Shop stocked with the latest equipment with knowledgeable professional staff available for assistance.
1300 Oak St. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2050

Winnetka Ice Arena
Open September - May each year. Play hockey, enjoy figure skating or recreational skating or watch an Ice Show.
490 Hibbard Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2060

Winnetka Park District
Winnetka is fortunate in the number and variety of its beautifully maintained parks-from pocket-sized to Crow Island woods (seven acres in native timber) to loyd Park (nine acres overlooking Lake Michigan), to the 160 acre Skokie Playfield which accommodates almost every conceivable type of recreational activity. The Winnetka Park District invites you to enjoy our parks and participate in our activities as we continue our dedication to the good life in Winnetka.
540 Hibbard Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60070 | 847-501-2040

Winnetka Platform Tennis Facility and Paddle Hut
Play platform tennis in Winnetka! Platform Tennis also known as paddle tennis is played outdoors in fall, winter and spring. The sport has many advantages: it's easy to learn the skills, it's great exercise, it's a social sport, and it can be enjoyed by players of any age or ability. The Winnetka Park District operates one of the only public facilities in the Midwest. Six courts in top condition and are complemented by a state-of-the-art hut.
490 Hibbard Rd. | Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847-501-2060

Writers' Theatre
Writers' Theatre located in the heart of Glencoe, was founded in 1992 to explore productions in which the word on the page and the artists that bring the word to life hold primary importance. Creating deliberately intimate performances, audiences come face to face with powerful stories in our 108-seat Tudor Court venue and our 50-seat Vernon Avenue venue. With a reputation for consistent artistic excellence, innovative educational programming and strong ties to our community, Writers' Theatre has built an award-winning repertoire and today, serves as a vital and highly-regarded company in the Chicago theatre community.
376 Park Ave. | Glencoe, IL 60022 | 847-242-6000

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