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With 10, real-wood lanes, the Wilmette Bowling Center offers both recreational and league bowling. Beer, wine and food are available on-site and the bowling center offers accommodations for special events and parties.
23.8 Miles
Dempster Street Beach in Evanston offers kayaking and other water sports opportunities along the river. Visitors pay a modest beach fee to use the beach and access its various attractions.
23.9 Miles
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
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Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
23.9 Miles
Comprised of four outdoor pools, the Meadowhill Aquatic Center features a diving area with three diving boards of varying heights, a lap pool, a water playground for kids, and a pool with body slides and tube slides.
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5 votes
1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
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Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
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Located at the Bienen School of Music, Cahn Auditorium features singing, acting, and dancing productions from students at the school for the community to attend. The venue can seat up to 1000 guests.
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Home field for the Wildcats football team, Ryan Field has a sitting capacity of 49,256. In 2004, it was One of the Country's Best, according to Recreation Management Magazine.
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Once known for its cutting-edge and socially provocative plays, Next Theatre closed its doors on November 10, 2014. It hosted the classics as well as the latest playwrights with a solid acting troupe.
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193 votes
583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.