Glenview
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Get in
Glenview is accessible by PACE, Metra (Milwaukee District/North line), Amtrak (Hiawatha and Empire Builder lines) and the Edens Expressway (I-94).
See
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The Grove National Historic Landmark
phone: +1-847-299-6096address: 1421 Milwaukee AveThe Grove was the home of horticulturalist Dr. John Kennicott, who moved with here with his family in 1836, and of his son Robert Kennicott, a naturalist whose explorations helped lead to the Alaska purchase. The Kennicotts' 1856 house is here, as are recreations of a Potowatomi longhouse, a log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse. Nature trails lead through oak forests and wetland pools; an interpretive center features a miniature zoo with fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds. -
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago
phone: +1-847-832-6600address: 2100 Patriot BlvdA "hands-on learning laboratory" for children 0-8. Founded in Wilmette in 1985, it moved to its current location in The Glen in 2005. -
phone: +1-847-657-1506address: 1510 Wagner RdA working farm from 1902 until 1997, these 19 acres are now a farm museum demonstrating farm techniques from the 1920s-50s. Features dairy cows, draft horses, poultry etc.
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Do
- The Sybaris
- In addition to its extensive Park District, the Village's east and west sides are bordered by the Cook County Forest Preserves. The western Preserves contain the Des Plaines River and a gravel bike path. The eastern Preserves contain the North Branch Chicago River, North Branch Bike Trail (paved) and horse riding trails and stables.
Buy
Glenview's Downtown district is located on Glenview Road, between Harlem and Waukegan roads, and is home to many shops and restaurants. The Glen Town Center is an outdoor mall containing a movie theater, shops, and restaurants, located on Patriot blvd. between West Lake and Chestnut. The Glenview Chamber of Commerce has a listing of the businesses located in Glenview.
Eat
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phone: +1-847-724-5577, +1-847-724-7171address: 1241 Harms Rd; 1514 E Lake AveThere are six Hackney's restaurants in Chicagoland, but the original two are both in Glenviewboth of which opened as speakeasies in the 1920s. They all feature the Hackneyburger and an old-time neighborhood feel.
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Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
phone: +1-847-724-0220address: 1615 Waukegan RdA breakfast favorite since 1981. The second link in a popular local chain.
Drink
Glenview House, Grandpa's Place, Meier's Tavern, Ten Ninety Brewing Co., Macushla Brewing Co., Flight
Sleep
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phone: +1-847-803-2500address: 1801 Milwaukee Ave
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Fairfield Inn Chicago Glenview
phone: +1-847-299-1600address: 4514 W Lake Ave -
Motel 6 Chicago North - Glenview
phone: +1-847-390-7200address: 1535 Milwaukee Ave -
phone: +1-847-657-0002address: 2600 Lehigh Ave
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phone: +1-847-803-9800address: 1400 Milwaukee AveNear the O'Hare International airport, this full service Glenview hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access, on-site fitness center, and heated indoor pool and whirlpool. All rooms include a 32" plasma flat-screen TV, a wet bar, microwave, and refrigerator.