Explore the Outdoors

Feel the fresh breeze on your face and touch grass for fun, exercise and clarity when you explore the great outdoors on Chicago’s North Shore. You can boost the pleasure of a hike or a stroll by grabb... 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

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

Prioritize Fresh Air and Self Care

Rest may be a four-letter word but after all the year-end and holiday hubbub, you deserve to hit the reset button! Refresh and revitalize with a bit of self-care inside and out. North Shore purveyors ... MORE

Enjoy the Winter Outdoors

Invigorating expeditions across wintery landscapes perk up your spirits and energize the body. Explore diverse and marvelous views from deep woods to lakeside beach paths. Gawk at towering metal sculp... MORE

Arts Outdoors on Chicago's North Shore

Stretch out your summer with a cornucopia of arts in the parks and beyond. Out in the sunshine or under the stars, Chicago’s North Shore brings its reputation for world-class performing arts and visua... 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