# Northbrook

Northbrook is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Illinois. Northbrook's downtown shopping district features boutiques and specialty stores.

## Get in
### By car

It is fairly simple to get to Northbrook as it can be accessed by many major roads, including the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the Edens Expressway (I-94)
Northbrook is about a 20-minute drive from O'Hare International Airport. Ubers and taxis are easy to catch

### By train

It is served by Chicago's Metra commuter rail, and the Milwaukee District/North Line passes through Northbrook and stops at Northbrook station.

### By bus

Bus services are also easy to access in Northbrook, and they can provide a way to get in, and around the city.

## Get around

Getting around in Northbrook is very easy by car, as the entire city is connected by roads. Public transit is available as well.

## See
### Gardens

* 42.148333-87.791 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, 60022, ☏ +1 847 835-5440. 8AM-5PM. Spectacular topiaries, plants and flowers. It also has a cafe. The garden has several greenhouses, allowing for fun all year round. $25 per car, Senior discount is $10. (updated Jan 2018)

### Museums

* 42.0936-87.8261 Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd, 60026, ☏ +1 847 832 6600, fax: +1 847 724-6469, info@kcmgc.org. M 9:30AM-noon, Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5:00PM, Su noon-5PM. Member-only hours: M-Sa 9AM-9:30AM. TA fun and engaging place for children to explore science, business, and other life skills in a fun and creative way. There are numerous activities for children, and a cafe. Adults may not enjoy this attraction unless accompanied by an adult. Adults and children: $12, seniors (55+) $11, infants free. (updated Jan 2018)
* 42.0906-87.82252 Naval Air Station Glenview Museum, 2040 Lehigh Avenue, ☏ +1 847-657-0000. Sa 10AM-5OM, Su noon-5PM. The military facility has a museum that aims to preserve its history, with lots of aircraft on display, as well as tours. Free. (updated Jan 2018)
* Northbrook Historical Society, 1776 Walters Avenue, ☏ +1 847-498-3404. Su 2-4PM. In the three-story Northfield Inn, you can visit a re-created 1890s Shermerville home, with a parlor, sewing room, kitchen, dining room, child's room, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is authentically decorated and furnished with furniture, fixtures, clothing, toys and artifacts from the era. (updated Feb 2021)

## Do

There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Northbrook.
* Nickel City Family Entertainment Center, 555 Waukegan Road (Inside brookside plaza), ☏ +1 847-559-8727, amar@nickelcitygames.com. M-Th 2-10PM; F noon-1AM; Sa 10AM-1AM; Su 10AM-10PM. A great place for the family to have fun, offers arcade games as well as pizza. Kid friendly, but adults will have fun too. entry free, purchase of coins is a charge. price will vary. (updated Feb 2018)
* Village Green Park and River Walk (downtown Northbrook). Village Green offers an old-fashioned gazebo, lush greenery, picnic areas and a playground with slides, ramps, tunnels, bridges, swings and sand. (updated Feb 2021)
* Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue, ☏ +1 847 291-2960. 24/7. Park with large lawns and many amenities, including a swimming pool and aquatic center, cycling track, playground, and more. Park access free, certain amenities may cost money to access. (updated Apr 2018)
* 42.1292-87.84081 Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln, ☏ +1-847-272-6224, marketing@northbrook.info. M-Th 9AM-9PM; F 9AM-6PM; Sa 9AM-5PM Su 1-5PM. Free. (updated May 2018)

## Buy

* Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake Cook Road, 60062, ☏ +1-847-498-8161. Daily 10AM-9PM. A mid-sized indoor mall with lots of shops and restaurants. It offers clothing stores, and several department stores. Free. (updated Jan 2018)
* The Glen Town Center (The Glen), 2030 Tower Dr, Glenview, ☏ +1 847 724-2025. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su noon-6PM. (updated May 2020)

## Eat

* Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062. Many nice vending machines including foods such as Cheetos.

## Sleep

* Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Boulevard, ☏ +1 847 498-6500, fax: +1 847 498-9558.

## Go next

* ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenbrook_North_High_School