Guidebook for River Forest
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River Forest Public Library
735 Lathrop AvenueLovely historic library only a few short blocks away.
Tennis courts, walkways, outdoor chess tables (BYO pieces). Visit local owned Frank's Deli for Italian bakery cookies, calzones, groceries and candy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/franks-deli-river-forest
Keystone Park
Central AvenueTennis courts, walkways, outdoor chess tables (BYO pieces). Visit local owned Frank's Deli for Italian bakery cookies, calzones, groceries and candy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/franks-deli-river-forest
Tillys
7235 Lake StGreat skateboards and clothes.
If you're interested in architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright has many of his creations here in River Forest and Oak Park. Walk through my neighborhood on your own, or take the guided tours.
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Rumah dan Studio Frank Lloyd Wright
951 Chicago AveIf you're interested in architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright has many of his creations here in River Forest and Oak Park. Walk through my neighborhood on your own, or take the guided tours.
Walk through the woods during the bright daytime with at least one friend. Lovely for hiking. In the winter, it's a fabulous local spot for cross country skiiers.
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Thatcher Woods Pavilion
8030 Chicago AveWalk through the woods during the bright daytime with at least one friend. Lovely for hiking. In the winter, it's a fabulous local spot for cross country skiiers.
Historic, sweet, one-of-a-kind chocolate shop, owned by locals, located down the block. Delicious.
River Forest Chocolates
7769 Lake StHistoric, sweet, one-of-a-kind chocolate shop, owned by locals, located down the block. Delicious.
It's John Hancock Observatory, and then up to the 96th floor for food and drinks, with the best views! Slipping the seating host a 20 helps. 1/2 price parking:
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
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360 CHICAGO
875 N Michigan AveIt's John Hancock Observatory, and then up to the 96th floor for food and drinks, with the best views! Slipping the seating host a 20 helps. 1/2 price parking:
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
Classic North Michigan Avenue upscale shopping. Get parking at about half price by using the SpotHero site or ap to reserve a parking spot.
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
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Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveClassic North Michigan Avenue upscale shopping. Get parking at about half price by using the SpotHero site or ap to reserve a parking spot.
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
Upscale shops and restaurants, with parking. Get the Space Hero Ap on your phone to book prepaid parking at about half price.
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900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan AveUpscale shops and restaurants, with parking. Get the Space Hero Ap on your phone to book prepaid parking at about half price.
Get where you need to go, rain or shine, on the water taxis. Purchase tickets on site or in advance.
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Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan AveGet where you need to go, rain or shine, on the water taxis. Purchase tickets on site or in advance.
Drive, or book an Uber Taxi to take you to Cantigny Park to stroll expansive rose gardens & tree-lined walks. Tour the Mansion, climb the old tanks, visit the war museum. http://www.cantigny.org/visit
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Cantigny Park
151 S 151 Winfield RoadDrive, or book an Uber Taxi to take you to Cantigny Park to stroll expansive rose gardens & tree-lined walks. Tour the Mansion, climb the old tanks, visit the war museum. http://www.cantigny.org/visit
Expansive indoor and outdoor environments for viewing and interacting with wildlife. Butterfly tent, Monkey house, Children's zoo, porpoise show, penguins, and more.
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Kebun Binatang Brookfield
8400 W 31st StExpansive indoor and outdoor environments for viewing and interacting with wildlife. Butterfly tent, Monkey house, Children's zoo, porpoise show, penguins, and more.
The downtown Metra Station is the destination of our River Forest Metra West Line (pink) inbound trains to the city. Free Metra ap to get up-to-the minute schedules. https://appsto.re/us/Egd_z.i
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Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StThe downtown Metra Station is the destination of our River Forest Metra West Line (pink) inbound trains to the city. Free Metra ap to get up-to-the minute schedules. https://appsto.re/us/Egd_z.i
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayFor you thrill seekers.
Relax at the beach along Lake Michigan.
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North Avenue Beach South Volleyball Courts
1600 N Lake Shore DrRelax at the beach along Lake Michigan.
Beautiful all day long; and a fabulous light show at night!
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrBeautiful all day long; and a fabulous light show at night!
Ride the Ferris Wheel, listen to the music, eat Chicago BBQ, go to the IMAX theater, enjoy!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveRide the Ferris Wheel, listen to the music, eat Chicago BBQ, go to the IMAX theater, enjoy!
Chicago is known for its great museums. This is one of them.
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Museum Sains dan Industri
5700 S Lake Shore DrChicago is known for its great museums. This is one of them.
Beautiful art raises the intellect and calms the soul. Get about half price on parking by using Spot Hero:
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
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Institut Seni Chicago
111 S Michigan AveBeautiful art raises the intellect and calms the soul. Get about half price on parking by using Spot Hero:
https://spothero.com/invite/s9rltu
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Try the beyond amazing regular thin crust authentic pizza with basil, tomato, and fresh garlic. Nearby or call for delivery.
Geppetto's Pizza & Pasta
113 N Oak Park AveTry the beyond amazing regular thin crust authentic pizza with basil, tomato, and fresh garlic. Nearby or call for delivery.
Historic small running shop, owned and operated by a local veteran runner. Great shoes, running gear, and knowledgeable sales people.
Competitive Foot
102 N Marion StHistoric small running shop, owned and operated by a local veteran runner. Great shoes, running gear, and knowledgeable sales people.
Food Scene
Starbucks
711 Lake StMy favorite Starbucks.
Jerusalem Cafe Restaurant
1030 Lake StReally yummy fresh food.
Fabulous, quaint one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch coffeehouse and cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, a few blocks away. Walk or drive. Has free parking lot and free street parking.
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Blue Max Coffee
26 Lathrop AveFabulous, quaint one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch coffeehouse and cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, a few blocks away. Walk or drive. Has free parking lot and free street parking.
This hip coffeebar makes each drink into a piece of art. Heart art on your cappuccino. Mmmm. The endorphins kick in, just thinking about it.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Old Town Coffeebar
1233 N Wells StThis hip coffeebar makes each drink into a piece of art. Heart art on your cappuccino. Mmmm. The endorphins kick in, just thinking about it.
The best dipped roast beef sandwiches, Chicago style. Phenomenal authentic Lemon Italian Ice.
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Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North AveThe best dipped roast beef sandwiches, Chicago style. Phenomenal authentic Lemon Italian Ice.
The Greek owners know you and love you instantly, as they call out your order to the line, with Greek style! Their Greek Salad is a must! Big Mickey cheeseburger, A.Ma.ZING Ribs, authentic Gyros.
Mickey's Gyros & Ribs
525 N Harlem AveThe Greek owners know you and love you instantly, as they call out your order to the line, with Greek style! Their Greek Salad is a must! Big Mickey cheeseburger, A.Ma.ZING Ribs, authentic Gyros.
Prairie Bread Kitchen
103 North Marion StreetLocal owned bakery bread, sandwich and salad shop. Fabulous.
Shopping
My friend's world-famous ice cream parlor that's one of a kind.
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The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
7347 Madison StMy friend's world-famous ice cream parlor that's one of a kind.
Try the Giordano's Chicago deep dish stuffed spinach pizza nearby on Chicago Avenue, or call and have it delivered.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveTry the Giordano's Chicago deep dish stuffed spinach pizza nearby on Chicago Avenue, or call and have it delivered.