Summer wouldn’t be the same without a trip to a North Shore beach. Whether you want to perfect your backstroke, enjoy a lakeside picnic or work on your tan, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect beach just minutes from home. In fact, one of these beaches may become your new favorite spot.
Your mom was right when she said it was a shame to stay indoors on a beautiful sunny day. Luckily, Chicago offers plenty of summer events that will keep you outside in the bright sunshine from morning to night.
Chicago’s North Shore is the perfect place to buy real estate if you want a spacious house in an excellent school district. Many of the most exclusive zip codes in the entire area are located in the North Shore, which makes house hunting convenient. Here are just a few zip codes you’ll want to consider during your home search.
As Chicago’s chill winter winds start to turn warmer, most of us are eager to greet spring and find an outlet for our dormant wanderlust. Whether you want to escape into nature, explore a new city, rejuvenate at a resort, or try something new, these seven getaways near Chicago’s North Shore offer something for everyone!
Excepting the 2008 financial crisis, home prices have been pretty steadily on the rise across the US. According to Trulia, the median home value in over 100 neighborhoods hit 1 million, with larger cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Long Island, Brookline, and Boulder experiencing higher inflation rates.
Chicago’s North Shore area is characterized by charming, historic streets lined with gorgeous homes. Bordering Lake Michigan, you can find the neighborhoods of Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff. Just inland, you’ll find Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, and Northfield. Each of these neighborhoods has their own unique attractions. Today, we’ll highlight six of our favorites: Libertyville, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Highland Park, and Glenview.
