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Northbrook

Overview

Part of Chicago's affluent "North Shore" community, Northbrook’s tight-knit community and cosmopolitan taste make it a great place to visit for a quality--yet relaxed--Chicago experience. Massive commercial options operate next to down-home fruit stands, and service in this area is, overall, very attentive and specialized.

Shopping

Northbrook Court Mall is the commercial core of the suburb with a 14-screen movie theater and more than 100 restaurants and shops, including high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and designer boutiques like Burberry and Louis Vuitton.

Dining/Nightlife

Downtown Northbrook is walkable and populated with smaller eateries and specialized shopping. At larger shopping centers, you'll find more established restaurant brands and affordable options.

Culture & Attractions

The park district has a beautiful public swimming pool where you can warm up on the adult-only sundeck and an ice rink where you can cool down during free skate. Don’t miss Northbrook Days, an annual summer carnival complete with food, games, raffles and entertainment.

The Down Low

This area could basically be a nice downtown neighborhood with a full range of visiting options; since it's not, most who head out here have a purpose other than shopping at many of the same places they could shop at downtown.