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Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Winnetka Community House
www.sculpturepark.org www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org
McCormick Boulevard 620 Lincoln Ave. • Winnetka
between Touhy & Dempster Street • Skokie 847.446.0537
847.679.4265 Built in 1911, is a non-profit, the Winnetka Community House
A collaboration of public and private advocates turned an is a historic and welcoming facility that enrich the lives of area
eyesore into this beautiful park that runs for two miles from residents, their families and friends by providing educational,
Dempster Street to Touhy Avenue in Skokie and displays cultural, social and recreation opportunities for people of all
more than 60 sculptures by artists of local, national and inter- ages. In addition, the unique event spaces are available for
national reputation. A lovely landscaped and easily accessible rental for weddings, parties and meetings.
place to stroll, rollerblade or bicycle. Free monthly public tours
offered by well-trained volunteer docents. Private group tours Winnetka Historical Society
available for a nominal charge.
www.winnetkahistory.org
411 Linden St. • Winnetka
Splash Landings 847.446.0001
www.glenviewparks.org Founded in 1932, this organization owns and operates two
2400 Chestnut Ave. • Glenview historic buildings. The museum and headquarters at 411 Linden
847.486.5372 Street houses exhibit and gallery space and is open for
No matter what the season, there’s always plenty of water research, including the reference library, photograph collec-
fun at the Glenview Park District’s four-pool indoor aquatic tions, museum collections, archives, and house files. The
center. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Play Pool, sloping Schmidt-Burnham Log House seasonally offers visitors a
from zero depth to 3½ feet with waterslide and interactive glimpse of life in the 1850s through the interpretation of cos-
water play. Keep fit by swimming laps; soak the stress of the tumed docents.
day away in the whirlpool or just relax in the soothing warm
water of the therapy pool.
Woman’s Club of Evanston
www.wcofe.org
Wagner Farm 1702 Chicago Ave. • Evanston
www.glenviewparks.org 847.475.3800
1510 Wagner Rd. • Glenview Built in 1912, the Woman’s Club of Evanston has a history of
847.657.1506 supporting organizations that make a difference in the
One of the last working dairy farms in Cook County is open community. Dedicated to the mission to advance philanthropic,
to the public for recreation and learning. Explore the world of educational, cultural, and humanitarian principles and activities;
American agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920–1950s. to assist organizations dedicated to such purposes; and to
See how bread was made in a wood stove, take a hay ride or offer opportunities for women to share common interests and
milk a cow. If your kids think that milk comes in a carton and concerns. Hosts larger community events throughout the
chicken comes in a package, it’s time to visit. year. Popular venue for weddings and other special life events.

Wheeling Historical Society
& Museum
www.wheelinghistoricalsociety.com
251 N. Wolf Rd. • Wheeling
847.537.3119
The past is never lost — as long as it is remembered. Towards
that goal, the Wheeling Historical Society collects and preserves ATTRACTIONS
significant materials related to our past and shares them
through educational and recreational activities that promote
community heritage and pride.

Wagner Farm, Glenview

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