Things to Do
Activities to Do
Gillson Beach


890 Michigan Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
One of Ellie's favorite activities when she is home is to take a walk along Gillson Beach with her family.
Chicago Botanic Garden


1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
(847) 835-6801
A short drive from the hotels - this is where Ellie & Jack got their engagement pictures taken!
Dawes Park


1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 488-4311
Bahá'í House of Worship


100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(847) 853-2300
Grosse Point Lighthouse


2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 328-6961
SALT Fitness North Shore
410 Green Bay Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043, USA
(847) 920-5260
Valentina
538 Chestnut St, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA
(847) 446-5480
Ellie's favorite boutique to shop at!
Where to Eat
Breakfast / Brunch
Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
153 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(847) 251-6000
Backlot Coffee
2006 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 859-2144
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House
416 Linden Ave #2845, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(847) 251-4334
Limited hours - but the best scones you'll ever have!
Hewn
1733 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 869-4396
Blind Faith Cafe
525 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 328-6875
Lunch
Buck Russell's
1137 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(847) 920-4222
Three Tarts Bakery & Cafe
301 N Happ Rd, Northfield, IL 60093, USA
(847) 446-5444
Get a smiley face cookie if you decide to stop here!
Dinner
Tapas Barcelona
1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 866-9900
*Brunch offered Friday-Sunday.
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge
624 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 866-6969
*Lunch offered Friday-Sunday.
Sophia Steak Wilmette
1146 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(847) 728-8220
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Wilmette
1126 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(224) 215-0305
Pescadero
1167 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
(224) 215-3011
The Barn Steakhouse
1016 Church St Rear, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
(847) 868-8041
Union Pizzeria - Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
(847) 475-2400