Overview
Northbrook is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Illinois. Northbrook's downtown shopping district features boutiques and specialty stores.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Northbrook
Kohl Children's Museum
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 ac…
Naval Air Station Glenview Museum
The military facility has a museum that aims to preserve its history, with lots of aircraft on display, as well as tours.
Northbrook Public Library
Northbrook Historical Society
In the three-story Northfield Inn, you can visit a re-created 1890s Shermerville home, with a parlor, sewing room, kitchen, dining room, child's room, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is authentically decorated and furnis…
Village Green Park and River Walk
Village Green offers an old-fashioned gazebo, lush greenery, picnic areas and a playground with slides, ramps, tunnels, bridges, swings and sand.
Meadowhill Park
Park with large lawns and many amenities, including a swimming pool and aquatic center, cycling track, playground, and more.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
It is fairly simple to get to Northbrook as it can be accessed by many major roads, including the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the Edens Expressway (I-94)
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Kohl Children's Museum, Northbrook Historical Society
- Afternoon Meadowhill Park
Day 2
- Morning Naval Air Station Glenview Museum, Village Green Park and River Walk
- Afternoon Northbrook Public Library
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
It is fairly simple to get to Northbrook as it can be accessed by many major roads, including the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the Edens Expressway (I-94)
Northbrook is about a 20-minute drive from O'Hare International Airport. Ubers and taxis are easy to catch
By train
It is served by Chicago's Metra commuter rail, and 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
Gardens
Museums
See Northbrook Historical Society
In the three-story Northfield Inn, you can visit a re-created 1890s Shermerville home, with a parlor, sewing room, kitchen, dining room, child's room, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is authentically decorated and furnished with furniture, fixtures, clothing, toys and artifacts from the era.
Do
There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Northbrook.
Do Village Green Park and River Walk
Village Green offers an old-fashioned gazebo, lush greenery, picnic areas and a playground with slides, ramps, tunnels, bridges, swings and sand.
Buy
Sleep
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