Local Info

Hotels/Lodging nearby
(prices average based on Hotels.com or their websites):

Restaurants (in Northfield, unless otherwise noted)

Capriccios, (Italian) 300 Happ Rd. (847)-501-4556
Hunan Chef, (Chinese) 1743 Orchard (847)-446-2506
Tapas Gitana, (Spanish) 310 Happ Rd.(847)-441-9300
Northfield Restaurant, (Greasy Spoon) 391 Central (847)-446-3808
Seuls Tavern & Grill, (Better than average Bar food) 1735 Orchard(847)-441-8290
Subway, (Sandwiches) 310 Happ Rd. (847)-446-0999
The Three Tarts Bakery, (Bakery, sandwiches, salads) 301 Happ Rd.(847)-446-5444
Viccino's Pizza, (Duh) 300 Happ Rd.(847)-784-9500
Red Limo, (Fancy catering) 320 Happ Rd. (847)-784-9566
Panda Express (Express Chinese) 3232 Lake Ave # 210, Wilmette, IL
1.5 mi S - (847) 853-1195
Corner Bakery Cafe: Wilmette (salads, sandwiches, pasta) 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL
1.5 mi S - (847) 251-2547

Places of Worship
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation 4 Happ Rd.(847)-446-7215
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Rd. (847)-446-8335
Northfield Community Church 400 Wagner Rd.(847)-446-3070
St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 550 Sunset Ridge Rd. (847)-446-8430
St. Philip the Apostle Church, 1962 Old Willow Rd. (847)-446-8383
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd. (847)-441-5760

Money
Chase Bank 400 Central Avenue 441-4000
Glenview State Bank 161 Waukegan Road 729-1900
Northview Bank & Trust 245 Waukegan Road 446-0245 www.northview.com

Cleaners
East Willow Cleaners 1650 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.1 mi NW - (847) 501-3810
Zengeler Cleaners 1656 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.1 mi NW - (847) 446-1313
Village Cleaners of Nfld 385 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 0.3 mi W - (847) 446-2332
Youngren Cleaners Inc 1852 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.4 mi W - (847) 446-5112

Car Repair
Hynes Napa Auto & Truck Parts Inc 1723 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 2.0 mi SW - (847) 729-9732
Five Star Automotive Imports 1644 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.1 mi NW - (847) 441-9411
Northfield Auto Clinic 1756 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.3 mi W - (847) 446-9860

Grocery Stores
Reagan Meats 1652 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.1 mi NW - (847) 446-2270
Dominick's Finer Foods: Grocery 1822 Willow Rd, Northfield, IL 0.3 mi W - (847) 446-6870
Jewel Food Stores: Glenview 2502 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 2.3 mi NW (847) 486-0864

Local Attractions

North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie
The North Shore's home for world class entertainment. This state-of-the-art two-theater facility is home to Centre East, Northlight Theatre, and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.
9501 Skokie Blvd. | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-679-9501

Gillson Park
Gillson Park offers nearly 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, outdoor ice skating and many other year-round activities. Public swimming and wading are allowed only in the lifeguarded swimming area of Gillson Beach. The Park features Wallace Bowl, home of Wilmette's Starlight Theatre. (The theater does free outdoor shows throughout the summer.)
Lake Avenue at Lake Michigan | Wilmette, IL 60091 | 847-256-9660

Chicago Botanic Garden
One of metropolitan Chicago's main tourist attractions. Open year-round, featuring 23 beautiful gardens and three native habitats set on 385 acres of rolling hills and tranquil lakes. Highlights include three lush greenhouses, seasonal art exhibits, and educational activities for adults and families.
1000 Lake Cook Rd. | Glencoe, IL 60022 | 847-835-8278

Ravinia Music Festival
Ravinia Music Festival is the premiere outdoor music festival of the mid-west and this season looks better than ever. The 2006 season--the 70th anniversary of the CSO residency---glitters with an all-star roster of guest conductors and soloists, including Music Director James Conlon, Yo-Yo Ma, Peter Serkin, Itzhak Perlman, Audra McDonald and Yefim Bronfman and such rising stars as soprano Anna Christy and pianists Andreas Haefliger, Shai Wosner and Jakub Cizmarovic.
Box Office PO Box 896 Highland Park, IL 60035 Tel 847.266.5100
Fax 847.266.0641 [email protected]

Baha'i House of Worship
The Bahá'í House of Worship is a building solely dedicated to prayer and is open to everyone. It was the second House of Worship to be constructed and is the oldest one still standing. 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.
100 Linden Ave. | Wilmette, IL 60091 | 847-853-2325

Six Flags Great America
Huge theme park. Take I-94 North/West. Exit Grand Ave. (Rt. 132) East in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right. Approx. driving time: 45 minutes. Tickets are $54.99. Discounts are sometimes available on Coke cans & at Speedway gas stations and here: http://www.lakecounty.org/coupon_PDFs/Six%20Flags%20coupon.pdf?CFID=143003&CFTOKEN=52542412

Bristol Renaissance Faire
Open July 8-Sept 4. See above directions – just keep heading North another 10 minutes. Exit Russell Rd (at the border of IL and Wisconsin.) Coupons available on the website – www.recfaire.com

The Glen Town Center
http://www.theglentowncenter.com/
Movie theaters, restaurants, shopping – it’s all there.
From the East via Willow Rd.
• Go WEST on WILLOW ROAD, past WAUKEGAN ROAD.
•Turn LEFT (SOUTH) on PATRIOT BLVD.
•Turn RIGHT (SOUTH) on NAVY into The Glen Town Center 847-724-2025

Northbrook Court
One of the premier shopping destinations in the Chicago area, home to retail anchors Neiman Marcus, Marshall Field's, Lord & Taylor; also boutiques such as Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson, and DKNY. Afterwards, enjoy dining or cinema. (Movie Theaters here.)
2171 Northbrook Court | Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847-498-8161

Westfield Old Orchard
The premier North Shore shopping destination, Westfield Old Orchard features Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Marshall Field's, Lord & Taylor, and many other fine retail locations-in addition to many restaurant and entertainment options. (Movie Theaters here.)
34 Old Orchard Center, Ste. E34 | Skokie, IL 60077 | 847-674-7070

Public Transit
Metra commuter train and PACE busses (312) 836-7000
http://www.metrarail.com

303 Taxi (Taxi)
303 TAXI Service has provided safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to families, businesses and schools in the North Shore Suburbs since 1946. 303 TAXI continually improved services through the use of technological advances such as our current computerized dispatch system, which automatically sends the closest cab to your address. Even with the use of such advanced technology, we make sure you always talk to a person when you call for your cab. Additionally, we accept most major credit cards for your convenience, and also offer Corporate Charge Account Services for the frequent business traveler. Please contact our Sales and Marketing Department for more information on how we can serve your particular transportation needs.
709 N. Main St. | Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 | 847-256-0303

O'Hare-Midway Limousine Service (Limousine)
O'Hare Midway has a proud tradition of excellence in business and leisure ground transportation throughout Chicagoland. The 80 late-model limousines and sedans are safe, luxurious, and fully equipped for corporate travel and special events. Courteous, professional reservation and dispatch personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1419 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 150 | Deerfield, IL 60015 | 847-948-8768

We are also moments from downtown Chicago, so you can do all the tourist stuff there.

Helpful websites: (4 authorized links)
http://www.cnscvb.com/ - Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-newsstand?paper2=wn - Local paper
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/ - Metromix – dining, movies, nightlife, etc…
http://www.northshoremag.com/cgi-bin/ns-article More dining guides & general info

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