Visit this historic town filled with old-world charm, boutiques, exceptional food, and array of festivals. Here are our top suggestions for spending the day in Long Grove. Spend the morning at… Olivia’s Past For vintage-inspired wear, check out Olivia’s. Appeals to fashion-forward women of all ages. Sweet Whimsy Sit back with a mug of organic, […]
Sometimes a concrete sidewalk, sometimes limestone, sometimes just dirt and grass, the 21-mile Geneva Lake walking path offers vistas of century-old mansions along the shoreline of one of the great blue lakes of the world. While the Geneva Lake walking path has been compared to the Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I., it’s best to forget […]
After you and your guests have toured the Chicago River by boat, spent hours in the hallowed halls of the Field Museum, and braved the crowds at Navy Pier, what’s next? Here are 12 ideas guaranteed to make you and your guests fall in love with summer in Chicago all over again. Chicago SummerDance Dance […]
Known for its natural beauty and gorgeous lakefront estates, Geneva Lake is dotted with small towns loaded with personality. Time your visit and you’ll not only enjoy the area’s permanent attractions—Lake Geneva beach and the 21-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path among them—but also these standout summer events: June 12 – 13: 10th Annual Paint-In Not […]
There are as many reasons for guys to travel together as there are places to go: thrill seeking, personal challenge or just good, old-fashioned bonding time. Come travel with these North Shore fellas on their journeys of Manly Mayhem. Peter Heck, of Glencoe, made his first foray into buddy travel with a windsurfing safari/bachelor […]
The time to celebrate outdoors is here, and the northern suburbs offer an amazing opportunity to explore nature and escape from city in a canoe or a kayak. Here are some places where you can float your own boat or rent a craft to paddle for an hour or a day. Watch the turtles […]
What to do? You’ve spent $57 on Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy and hot dogs. Even your iPhone can no longer entertain the kids. And it’s only the second inning. Sound familiar? Just because you’ve spent $200 (if you’re lucky) on seats, doesn’t guarantee your kids are going to have fun at a sporting event. After […]
In the 2009 film, “Up in the Air,” Ryan Bingham (George Clooney)is a road warrior.
I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve lived on the North Shore for nine years and I have yet to organize a picnic at Ravinia.
What do women really want (aside from world peace, a cure for cellulite and calorie-free chocolate)? Appreciation and pampering. A day at the spa is perfect for this. Enjoy our following favorites: Deerfield: Renu Day Spa What we like: The menu! Renu is licensed to serve alcohol, with spa-goers allowed a two-drink purchase limit per […]
