Area Guide

We have gathered the following list of links to area attractions and other local information to enhance your experience during your stay with us. We thank you for visiting and hope that you'll consider the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore first and foremost for all of your Chicago leisure and business needs.

Museums

• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Chicago Children's Museum
• Chicago Historical Society
• Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
• Museum of Broadcast Communications
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 
• Spertus Museum of Jewish Studies
• The Field Museum
• Adler Planetarium

Charter Boats / Sightseeing

• Anita Dee Charters
• Chicago First Lady Cruises
• Chicago Trolley Co.
• Mercury Skyline Cruiseline
• Odyssey Cruises
• Shoreline Sightseeing
• Spirit of Chicago
• Wendella Boats

Colleges & Universities

• Big Ten Conference
• Horizon League
• Loyola University Chicago
• Northwestern University
• DePaul University
• Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
• Hebrew Theological College
• International Academy of Design & Technology
• ITT Technical Institute
• Oakton Community College
• Northeastern University
• Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
• University of Chicago
• University of Illinois-Chicago

Additional Links

• www.skokieconference.com - Skokie Banquet & Conference Center
• www.skokie.org - Additional local Skokie, IL information
• www.cnscvb.com - Additional information about The North Shore
• Old Orchard Center - A Five Star Shopping Experience
• Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas
• Six Flags
• Wedding Links Galore!
• Airport transportation - Go Airport Express

Cultural Attractions

• Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Navy Pier Chicago
• North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
• Northlight Theater
• Ravinia Festival Concerts
• Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra
• The Hancock Observatory
• Theatre Club Chicago

Tours

• Accenting Chicago
• Chicago Adventures
• Chicago Neighborhood Tours 
• On The Scene
• Skyline Chicago

Sports

• Bears Tickets
• NASCAR Tickets
• Chicago Bulls Tickets

Area Restaurants

• Shallots Bistro - Chicagoland's Premier Kosher Restaurant
  • Location: 2 blocks south of hotel
  • Serves:  Lunch  |  Dinner
  • Bar & Grill
• Graziano's
  • ​​​​Location: 1/2 mile west of hotel
  • Serves:  Lunch  |  Dinner
  • Italian / Brick Oven Pizza and Italian cuisine
• Cheesecake Factory
  • Location: 4 miles north of hotel
  • Serves:  Lunch  |  Dinner
  • At Westfield Shopping Center at Old Orchard
  • Famous for its fabulous cheesecake.