Links to other Time Inc. websites Subscribe Now to Coastal Living All You Cooking Light Food and Wine Health My Recipes Southern Living Sunset

Secret Chicago Shore

Venture beyond the city limits for dining, shopping, cultural events, and―no kidding―fabulous beaches.

chicago-north-shore-outdoor-performances
Bob Stefko, Writer Susan Haynes

Variety Show

Outdoor performances fill North Shore calendars. The summer-long Ravinia Festival in Highland Park is North America’s oldest outdoor music festival. Top names in classical, jazz, blues, and pop music perform, and it’s a great place to hear the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

NextMusical Nights

chicago-north-shore-shopping

Previous Slide Treasure Hunt

chicago-north-shore-park

Next Slide Musical Nights

5 of 8
chicago-north-shore-outdoor-performances

Related Features


  • Loading comments...

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining

More Ways To Get Coastal Living

Advertisement

MOST POPULAR
1
100 Comfy Cottage Rooms  

Develop your coastal cottage’s style by following these simple tricks.

Without the pops of cobalt blue, this smart seating area’s neutral tones would feel a little washed out. Fun patterned pillows with drapery and flowers to match don’t take the focus off the main event, the wraparound water view from the windows.
2
25 Romantic Rooms
3
10 Beautiful Beach Cottages
4
Classic Island Interiors
5
Summer's Best Swimsuits