Posts with tag 'Oak Park'

Summer is here, and fresh produce is arriving every week at farmers markets all over Chicagoland. From the suburbs to the city, our real estate agents are here to share their favorite places to find fresh, local goods in the Chicago area. 

Shop Chicagoland's top farmers markets

Growers and makers all over Northeast Illinois bring fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, homemade foods, and handmade goods to Chicago's farmers markets all summer long. Here's where to shop local and support farmers in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods. 

Oak Park Farmers' Market – Oak Park, IL

Address: 460 Lake St., Oak...

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Summer is vacation season in Chicagoland, a time to hit the road and seek adventure. Luckily, you don't have to go far to find excitement. Let our real estate agents be your guides to day trips and weekend getaways from Chicago this summer!

Summer getaways near Chicagoland

From waterfalls and water parks to landmarks and even national parks, there's so much to see and do in Chicagoland. If you're in search of adventure, here's where you'll find it in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods and beyond. 

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve - Darien, IL

Address: Nor...

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In Chicago, history is never hidden from view. It's all around in the Art Deco buildings, Chicago School skyscrapers, residential greystones, and bungalows in neighborhoods all over the city. Architecture provides a window into Chicago's past, and our real estate agents are excited to share some of the best architecture tours in Chicagoland. 

• 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour - 900 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607
  Some of Chicago's most stunning architecture, including the glimmering downtown skyscrapers, is best viewed from the Chicago River. This

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The holidays are upon us in Chicago, and there's always a lot to do before the whole family arrives for big holiday meals. If you find yourself running out of time for tasks like baking, don't worry. Our real estate agents are here to help. 

Thanks to the folks at these outstanding local bakeries, you can leave the pie-making to somebody else this year. No matter where in Chicagoland you call home, there's a great pie shop nearby. 

• Hoosier Mama Pie Company - 1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  Nestled in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, the cozy

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Summer in Chicagoland means strolls along the Riverwalk and hot dogs at Wrigley Field. But it also offers a great opportunity to explore the city's many kid-friendly museums. 

Museums offer entertainment, education, and the most precious of commodities on a hot summer day in Chicago—air conditioning! These are some of our real estate agents' favorite children's museums in Chicagoland.

• Chicago Children's Museum - 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  Located on Navy Pier in the heart of the Streeterville area, the Chicago Children's Museum

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