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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.

Accommodations

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

Featured Amenities

Bus
Golf
Near Public Transit
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Running Trails
Spa
Sports Facilities
Taxi
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

8833 Grosse Point Road,

Suite 307,

Skokie, Illinois 60077

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Subway
Train
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 30 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 30 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Nearby Cities

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

Things to Know

Venue Policies

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