Scenic Suburbs
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of city excitement, and experience a day of elegance and tranquility.
Chicago Botanical Gardens
Drive along the shore of sparkling Lake Michigan through the elegant North Shore suburbs of Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Glencoe. Visit the Dawes Mansion, Baha’i House of Worship, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe for a scenic tram ride through the gardens.
Travel north along Lake Shore Drive, past the elegant homes of the exclusive North Shore and Baha’i House of Worship, renowned for its delicate architecture. Visit Long Grove, a story book village - complete with cobblestone streets, antique shops, boutiques, a world famous chocolatier, and exquisite crafts shops. Lunch is included.
This magnificent mansion museum is filled with treasures ranging from museum quality art, to bathrooms decorated in gold leaf. Baroque furnishings are seen in every room. See the magnificent grounds, including spacious and lush formal gardens, and conservatory.
Shop and antique-hunt in Geneva, a landmark town where homes have been turned into exquisite shops and boutiques. Have lunch at the Mill Race Inn. Visit Cantigny, the magnificent estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, for a guided tour through his fully furnished mansion and gardens.
Historic charm abounds through the downtown with a blend of antique shops, unique boutiques and fine restaurants. Explore the Riverwalk. Visit the Naper Settlement, the only living history complex in the Chicago area. The 13-acre village features 27 building representing life during the nineteenth century. Take in the fort, schoolhouse and chapel
Naperville Riverwalk
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