Water Tower Place offers guests the opportunity to shop at stores like Macy's, American Grill Place, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors of this site can also eat at M Burger and view The Art of Dr. Seuss.

Wendella Sightseeing Boats is Chicago's family owned, original architecture tour. Featuring various cruises such as the River Experience and Summer Fireworks, Wendella showcases Chicago's history and landmarks with a special touch for adults through Beer & BBQ and Wine & Cheese cruises.

The AMC Theatres in Northbrook offer the latest in digital production and 3D entertainment. Large screen formats, such as IMAX, make movie viewing an immersive and almost interactive experience. Show times in the theaters are generally in the evening or afternoon.

Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.

A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Northbrook Court 14 displays first-run features films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.

The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.

With blocks, toys, and tents for young children to play with, Gymboree Play & Music offers classes to aid in a child's development. The instructor uses the playground to encourage the development of balance and coordination skills.