Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Family Reunions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

Unique Venue Feature

Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore is the most picturesque region in the metropolitan Chicago area boasting a scenic byway along the lakefront rich in natural beauty and homes and gardens of distinction. We are proud home to Northwestern University, Chicago Botanic Garden, the only Baha’i House of Worship in the Western Hemisphere, Ravinia Festival, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie and the Charles Dawes Gates House home to the Evanston History Center, the Frances Willard House.

Chicago’s North Shore begins to the north of the City of Chicago in Evanston - a cosmopolitan city with unique stores and diverse cuisine nestled in the charm of a college town. 
Our region is only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and its 20 lodging options offer a broad variety of accommodation options – from five star luxury to affordable rooms for the budget traveler. In addition, Chicago’s North Shore is a dining and shopping paradise. Some of the most famous chefs have honed their trade in our award winning restaurants and three major shopping centers, Westfield Old Orchard, the Glen Town Center and Northbrook Court. The downtown hubs of Evanston, Winnetka, Northfield and Glencoe along with its other unique retail distircts offer unique boutiques and outdoor dining options to those that favor shopping along tree-lined streets for unique gifts and finds.  Of course, a visit to Lake Michigan is a must. Evanston’s lakefront is free of commercial enterprise and is perfect for walking, jogging, biking or sunbathing and swimming in the clear waters of the lake during the summer months.
  

About

Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore enjoys both proximity to Chicago (METRA, CTA) and O’Hare Airport (30 minutes, no expressway traffic). We represent the cities of Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Northbrook, Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Northfield, Winnetka and Glencoe.  Our properties offer a range of amenities including free parking, rooftop ballrooms, conference centers, wireless internet, advanced audiovisual capabilities as well as a ballroom that can accommodate over 1,000. Chicago’s North Shore is a preferred destination for meeting planners who choose to offer their meeting delegates a broad and diverse range of attractions, restaurants, entertainment and shopping options in an unparalleled setting. Chicago’s North Shore CVB will offer you personalized assistance in planning your meeting or event at one of our spaces.

Experience the wonder of Chicago’s North Shore through its cultural and historical attractions. The region features Northwestern University, Chicago Botanic Garden, Illinois Holocaust Museum, the only Bahai House of Worship in the Western Hemisphere, Ravinia Music Festiva, the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie and the Charles Dawes Gates House. In addition, Chicago’s North Shore is a dining and shopping paradise. Some of the most famous chefs have honed their trade in our award winning restaurants and two major shopping centers, Westfield Old Orchard and Northbrook Court offer most of the renowned retailers in the United States. Both of these shopping centers offer special group amenities and discounts to groups. The downtown hubs of Evanston, Winnetka and Glencoe offer unique boutique and outdoor dining options to those that favor shopping along tree-lined streets for unique gifts and finds.

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 1200 guests
INCENTIVES FOR GROUP MEETINGS
We’d love to host your group and are pleased to offer the following incentives. Contact us to get customized information for your meeting or event.
HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACE
Ready to accommodate your event!
SPECIAL MEETING/EVENT SPACE
Chicago's North Shore borders the City of Chicago along the shores of Lake Michigan and offers a wide variety of venues to host an intimate affair or a large gathering. Custom care is taken to help you find the right fit.
MEETING / EVENT SERVICES & SUPPLIERS
  • Bakery
  • Caterer
  • Childcare
  • Entertainment/DJs
  • Florist
  • Meeting / Event Services and Suppliers
  • Meeting/Event Planner
  • Meeting/Event Rentals
  • Photographer
  • Premiums
  • Printer
  • Signs/Banners

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 3300
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes

Featured Amenities

  • Bus - Shuttle, Public Bus Access Bus
  • Golf Course Golf
  • Near Public Transit
  • Paid Parking
  • Running Trails
  • Spa
  • Sports Facilities
  • Taxi
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
8833 Grosse Point Road,
Suite 307,
Skokie, Illinois 60077

Transportation

  • BusBus
  • LyftLyft
  • SubwaySubway
  • TaxiTaxi
  • TrainTrain
  • UberUber

Nearby Airport

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 30 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 30 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: Yes

Nearby Cities

Chicago, Highland Park, Niles, Park Ridge, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Deerfield, Lake Forest.

Things to Know

Technology

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System
    • Custom Lighting