This is a real hidden gem in the Western Suburbs…read more If you pre register , Wednesdays are free parking ! Easy to walk on paved trails,the Fall Displays are beautiful especially in mid October. Plenty of parking is available.

Cantigny Park is basically therapy with better landscaping…read more One of my favorite things about this place is that it somehow manages to be both incredibly family friendly and peaceful at the same time. There's tons of space for kids to run around, explore, and burn off energy without feeling crowded or chaotic. And if you need a little reset yourself, there's always a quiet corner waiting for you. Whether it's a walking path, a bench, or just a peaceful stretch of the gardens, it's one of those rare places where you can step away, clear your head, and just breathe for a while. Beautiful grounds, relaxing atmosphere, and something for everyone. I came for a walk and left feeling lighter. Cantigny really is a little escape hiding in plain sight.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn, IL, is a vibrant hub for…read morethe performing and visual arts, offering an array of professional theater, music, dance, comedy, and family-friendly performances. While the MAC hosts a wide range of cultural programming year-round, what has drawn us back time and again, now three times, are their exceptional, large-scale art exhibitions, presented every two years. The most recent of these is the 2025 exhibition Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World (on view from May 31 to September 21). This immersive experience transports visitors to the lively and refined world of 17th-century Edo-period Japan. The exhibit vividly captures a time when Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the cultural and economic heart of the nation, defined by its devotion to the arts, nature, and the pleasures of daily life. A highlight of the exhibition is the U.S. debut of the Museum Galleries - Chiossone Collection, featuring a remarkable 70-piece selection of ukiyo-e masterpieces. Among these are 53 original paintings and woodblock prints by renowned artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, alongside 17 beautifully crafted objects. Together, they offer a captivating window into Japan's "floating world." The MAC consistently excels in delivering these world-class exhibitions. The experience is not only visually stunning but also engaging and educational. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to enhance your visit. Last, but not the least, there is a very nice gift shop there. We bought some cute Japanese noodles and rice bowls with the "floating world" art theme from the gift shop. Attending an art exhibition there is truly a joy, and we look forward to each new one.

We came for the Hokusai exhibit on a Friday. It was a little hard to find, the address on the flyer…read moredidn't direct us to the right area. Saw some signs near campus but not enough. Was finally able to find it by searching McAninch Arts Center (MAC). The exhibit is cool, loved the eki (train station) stamps for the passport you're given. I wasn't expecting much and it lived up to expectations. After experiencing it do I think it was worth the $27/per person admission? Not for me. But it's still cool and definitely worth a visit if you're an art enthusiast.

We had a great experience for our team meeting at Brick & Mortar in Glen Ellyn. The communication…read moreand ease of use was great. The space is well done, easy tech to use, and included amenities make it a great space. We'll use it again in the future.

Actually taking a dilapidated building and putting in millions to make beautiful , safe and a great…read morespot for the locals of GE and surrounding areas to use and enjoy. The Guys review with a one star review is simply slander.. They did all the village and building/ zoning asked and much more. It Looks fantastic inside and OUT. Simply drive by and stop in for a tour. This will be a great spot for all residents to use.(like their locations in Park Ridge , Deerfield and others locations. I and some of my business colleagues used their facilities and were extremely happy.. Because of how great of a job they do I became a member and more... I'm a bit biased. For A+ co working space, this is the best of the best.

Golf course view on the patio, sec he was friendly and food was fine. Fig burrata was delicious i…read moreforgot to tell them not to put prosciutto. Salmon was ok . We will be back

We had family in town and didn't feel like driving into Chicago so we saw this cute Holiday Pop Up…read moreon Instagram and decided to give it a try. It is suggested you make reservations so we went the Friday after Thanksgiving for lunch. Reserve 22 is located in the beautiful Village Links Golf Course in Glen Ellyn. The interior is beautiful! Our server Nancy was very good and attentive. They have a pretty extensive menu as well as Daily Specials. Prices tho are on the high side and they don't offer many GF items. They also have a kids menu if you ask. We didn't try any of their many Holiday Drink specials do that might have to be another visit. We ordered the Smoked Devil Egg trio but we're later told they were not serving it on the day we went. The kids enjoyed their children's meal as well as the Giant Pretzel even tho it was overpriced at 15.00 in my opinion. My wife had the Chicken Bowl (GF) ($20) and she thoroughly enjoyed it. I had their Chicago Italian Beef Flatbread ($19) which was tasty but dry. Needed either a dipping sauce or more sauce on the flatbread. For dessert the kids enjoyed their peppermint gelato sundae which was big enough to share. To get in the Holiday Spirit with family and friends,Reserve 22 is a fun place to go in the Western Burbs.

We recently held both our wedding ceremony and reception at the Red Oak Room. (I will rate that…read moreprocess separately on the Cantigny Golf page) When we toured Cantigny, we immediately loved the red oak room. This location is nice because the patio connects right to the reception area. I found that helpful for guests so they didn't have to drive all over the place. We had the ceremony on the outdoor patio. We had about 100 total guests, and the room was spacious for that. Staff decorated the room to our liking. There is a TV available if you have pictures to display, and plenty of table space to hold cards, gifts, etc. The only downfall is that bathrooms upstairs are also shared with golfers. Bridal Party was able to use bridal suite downstairs. Beautiful venue!

I've been here for a couple of memorial services and a wedding reception on another occasion. It's…read moreexpensive but beautiful, the view in any direction is of one of the nicest most elite golf courses in the Midwest. The food is good, parking is easy, but really the space is incomparable. If money isn't a real object, you can't do better for a special event. I could never afford to host here though.

Jill is such a doll! Came here for a site tour and she was incredibly helpful and the space was…read morebeautiful! Ceilings had skylights and would be perfect for photos!

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

OK, yes I know this is the VFW post however, when service is consistently bad in there, there's…read moresomething to say about it. I have gone there repeated times (and I'm going to say I e given this four or five times with this exact scenario happening) to eat and what not I get completely ignored. No one comes by to take the order. The last two times after sitting for 20 minutes I actually walked out. I thought I'd give them one more shot, but it went exactly the same, and I actually waited for the food which total took almost an hour and I don't know how you can mess up easy food, but I guess it's possible. when the food comes. It's either ice cold or not cooked, they basically demand a tip and I get that a lot of them are volunteers. I volunteer as well but when you've ignored me for 25 minutes and my food comes not cooked or ice cold and it seems like I'm bothering you, I don't know why I should be tipping? The tipping culture is ridiculous. It's not something that's demanded or expected you get tipped for good service. That's how it works. If there is no service to speak of there shall not be a tip as well. if you volunteer that's a choice like I do it and I don't expect anything from it

That VFW Post,because Leo the Commander,Big John and all his volunteers make that the best place…read moreto go to when they have ANY event going on.Great people go there,great food is always served there and they have great prices for any thing food or other wise to sell. Take my word for this...Just go there once and you will always look forward to going back there again for any reason.

I needed balloons for my mother in laws 80 th bday. So I…read morecalled and asked what they had to offer and how much I wanted to spend. They were so helpful in helping me make a discussion as to what I truly needed and not what was more expensive , that to me shows great customer service and awesome dedication to thier business. We went with ceiling balloons and a centrepiece and everyone loved it !!! They made my mother in laws day special and they even delivered on a Sunday which I was so appreciative of. Thanks so much. I've already referred 2people and will use them again for any party we may have.

Incredible service. Stealth like installation. I'm recommending to everyone I know. My 16 yr old…read morewas so surprised.

The Arrowhead restaurant staff provides quality food every visit for a reasonable price.read more

I'm only reviewing the restaurant as I haven't golfed here but the food was good with sizeable…read moreportions. A little expensive and food options were limited but no real issues when I ate dinner there.