Northbrook

Northbrook is a city in Illinois.

Get in

By car

Northbrook station at night

It is fairly simple to get to Northbrook as it can be accessed by many major roads. Northbrook is about a 20-minute drive from O'Hare International Airport. Ubers and taxis are easy to catch

By train

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

A river and lake at the garden

Gardens

🌍 Chicago Botanic Garden, ☎ +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

🌍 Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd, 60026, ☎ +1 847 832 6600, fax: +1 847 724-6469, e-mail: info@kcmgc.org. M 9:30AM-noon, Tu-Sa 9:30AM-5:00PM, Sun 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 | Membership: Starting at $100 p/y. (updated Jan 2018)
🌍 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)

Do

There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Nortbrook.

Nickel City Family Entertainment Center, 555 Waukegan Road (Inside brookside plaza), ☎ +1 847-559-8727, e-mail: amar@nickelcitygames.com. M-Th 2PM-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)
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)
🌍 Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Ln, ☎ +1-847-272-6224, e-mail: 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)

Eat

Drink

Sleep

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

Connect

Go next

Routes through Northbrook

Milwaukee ← Deerfield ←	W E	→ Northfield → Chicago
END ←	N S	→ Glenview → Gary
Milwaukee ← Highland Park ←	N S	→ Northfield → Chicago
Fox Lake ← Deerfield ←	NW SE	→ Glenview → Chicago

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