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Local Attractions<br />

Techny Towers Conference<br />

and Retreat Center ..................................................(847) 272-1100<br />

2001 Waukegan Road, Techny<br />

Daily and overnight conference and retreat facilities on a beautiful,<br />

wooded campus for non-profit groups.<br />

Divine Word Mission Center ..................................(847) 272-7600<br />

1985 Waukegan Road, Techny<br />

Visit the Religious Gift Shop for a wide variety of gift items or spend<br />

a quiet moment in the Chapel of the Word.<br />

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra ........................(847) 272-0755<br />

899 Skokie Boulevard<br />

Website:.....................................................................www.thenso.org<br />

This award-winning orchestra performs five concerts a season on<br />

Sundays at 4:00p.m. at Glenbrook North High School<br />

Ravinia Festival ....................................(Box Office) (847) 266-5100<br />

Lake Cook & Green Bay Roads, Highland Park<br />

Website:..................................................................... www.ravinia.org<br />

This summer festival attract around 600,000 listeners to some 120<br />

to 150 events that span all musical genres from classical to jazz to<br />

musical theatre June through September.<br />

Viper Alley ............................................................... (847) 499 5000<br />

275 Parkway Drive Suite 325, Lincolnshire<br />

Website:............................................................ www.viper-alley.com<br />

Boutique live music, entertainment, and private event venue<br />

featuring top rated national performers<br />

1. Berkley Row Shopping Center<br />

2. Dunbrook Center<br />

3. Dunsten Plaza<br />

4 Park Place<br />

5. Meadow Ridge Shopping Center<br />

Local Attractions, Shopping and Dining<br />

Shopping and Dining in Northbrook<br />

The Key Shopping Areas in Northbrook<br />

6. Northbrook Court<br />

7. Northbrook Shopping Plaza<br />

8. Sanders Court Shopping Center<br />

9. Standy Plaza<br />

10. Willow Festival Shopping Center<br />

Northbrook shopping ranges from convenient neighborhood centers<br />

to Northbrook Court, a premiere regional shopping destination with<br />

outstanding, world renowned stores. Northbrook’s 10 shopping<br />

centers, offer everything from boutique stores to large retailers<br />

Dining opportunities abound in Northbrook, with a wide range of<br />

options, from convenient kid-friendly restaurants to four star dining<br />

establishments. Some of the major shopping areas are:<br />

Downtown Northbrook 4 5 7 11<br />

Conveniently located near major thoroughfares and the Metra<br />

commuter train station, Northbrook’s downtown area at Meadow<br />

and Cherry features the signature Sunset Foods grocery store,<br />

along with other great shopping opportunities at Shelly’s Hallmark,<br />

Jacqueline’s of Northbrook, Do It Best Hardware, and Rosin<br />

Eyecare. There are great dining opportunities at Georgie V’s and<br />

Francesca’s North and Marcello’s or stop in for a cup of coffee at<br />

Starbucks. Around the corner on Shermer are many family friendly<br />

restaurants including Landmark Inn, Little Louie’s and My Pie<br />

and Li’l Guys.<br />

Parking<br />

There are plenty of parking options while enjoying shopping<br />

and dining in Northbrook. After 10 a.m. all parking is free in<br />

downtown Northbrook, including along any street or in any Metra<br />

commuter lot. All major shopping centers also offer ample parking<br />

at no charge.<br />

11. Village Green Center<br />

12. Village Square of Northbrook<br />

13. White Plains Shopping Center<br />

14. Willow Festival Annex<br />

(continued on page 58)<br />

Coming Fall 2011: The Chamber of Commerce Northbrook Shopping & Dining Guide Don’t miss it!<br />

call us at 847/498-5555<br />

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