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Your Guide to a Northwestern Football Game Day

Bust out those fight songs for everybody’s favorite fall fun: It’s Game Day! College football fans may know that Northwestern University’s Wildcats are getting a new state-of-the-sport stadium as Ryan... MORE

Best Ways to Celebrate Spring on the North Shore

Posies pop up, the days lengthen, and menus for local restaurants brighten with fresh flavors of the season. Swing into Spring with a special outing to some of the North Shores’ most beautiful outdoor... MORE

Grand Mural Tour on Chicago’s North Shore

A wonderful way to explore more on Chicago’s North Shore is to seek out and marvel at the gorgeous murals decorating charming local businesses and bustling public spaces. Beautiful swaths of color and... MORE

Plan Your Perfect Summer Day on the North Shore

Soak up all the sunny fun and plan a perfect summer day on Chicago’s North Shore. Cool, glittering water awaits you along the lake, lagoons and pools. Mix and match stops for a coffee, a pedicure and ... MORE

Hot Chocolate Every Which Way on the North Shore

Chocolatey, warm, and sweet. Wrapping your mitts or mittens around a mug of hot cocoa is one of winter’s finest features. You can cozy up with classic hot cocoa to go, switch it up with new flavors, o... MORE

Gather the Gals: Girlfriend Getaways on the North Shore

Take a break from everything that’s going on and grab your best gals for some well-deserved R&R. Tell your college roomie to come up for a visit or text those local pals who are itching to find cute f... MORE

Hit the Road for a Chicago's North Shore Nearcation

Hit the road for a fresh perspective — you don’t need to go far for a change of pace. Grab someone special for a road trip to remember. Stay at a hotel on Chicago’s North Shore with amenities to pampe... MORE

Where to Find the Best Sunrise Views (and Breakfast Treats) on Chicago’s North Shore

“Here comes the sun, and I say it's all right.” Taking in the sunrise can fill your day with light and hope. As our spring days grow longer through May, the sun appears on the horizon sometime between... MORE

Visit One of the Midwest’s Top College Towns

In 2018, Livability named Evanston one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, and it's clear why. With a variety of museums and attractions, beautiful beaches, and some of Chicagoland's best restaurants,... MORE

A John Hughes Tour of Chicago’s North Shore

John Hughes was the man behind some of the most beloved movies from the '80s and '90s, including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Breakfast Club," "Home Alone," and "Pretty in Pink." Many of these fil... MORE

What and Where to Eat This Memorial Day

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and we can’t wait to get out and start enjoying what makes Chicago’s North Shore so great. Here are some of the best places to eat this Memorial Day ... MORE

Evanston Gallery Tour

If you haven’t explored the vibrant art scene of Chicago’s North Shore, the start of a new year is the perfect time to do so. Whether you’re interested in purchasing art for your home, exploring an ex... MORE

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