WHIM - A Studio Space

0.1 mi

This is such a nice shop to go in to find different items from area artists. There are all sorts of…read moreartistic styles to choose from and priced to sell. The people working there are attentive without being too involved with the shopping experience. It looks like they also offer classes in the space if that is what you are looking for.

They have amazing art on display, classes for all ages, and a great gift shop filled with…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts!

Grandaughter

Rabbi Weinberg

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Portrait of two hiking.

Wilton Sweet Studio

(7 reviews)

4.5 mi

Bright cheerful place. Fun opportunity for kids and adults to learn to bake and decorate. Wilton…read morehas all the products you need from start to finish. I can't believe how easy it is to decorate a cake or cupcake using Wilton's product line.

I took the class "Frost and Flourish: Cake Decorating Basics" with a few friends and we had such a…read moregreat time. The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the techniques seem so doable. The best part: I used the finished project as my son's first birthday smash cake :)

Sugar Art instructor Marilyn McNabb. All the Sweet Studio instructors are experts in their field with years of experience.

All classes let you choose the colors you'd like to decorate with

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Sugar art decorating a cake from an advanced Master Series student in our Sugar Art course.

Papier Girl

We used Papier Girl for my daughter's wedding invitations. They are beautiful! The process was easy…read moreand seamless. Leslie had such great ideas and helped us with our vision for the invitations. I highly recommend using them for any of your paper product needs!

My attention was drawn by the paper dress in the window. This is a lovely stationery boutique on…read moreGlen Ellen's Main Street. There's an inviting selection of greeting cards, invitations, journals and small gifts.

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Blick Art Materials

I'm 60, a painter with a BFA from SAIC, have been an artist for 40+ years. I came to this store to…read morere-up my entire palette of Golden fluid acrylics and maybe pick up some of the new OPEN acrylics while I was at it. We were first stopped just inside the door by one friendly associate who welcomed/greeted us and recited a long menu of store specials and their back to school sale, and if we need help she's right over there at the counter for us. We were like, ok, got it, thanks! I knew what I needed and just wanted to see the colors I was buying in person, so I start shopping. Less than a minute later here's another associate, another WELCOME here's ALL our sales and our BACK TO SCHOOL SALE and if you need ANYTHING we're right over HERE by the counter! Okay, I said, thank you, that's great. I smiled and again I tried to start shopping. Another thirty seconds and here's another associate who gives me, AGAIN, the welcome/sales sales sales/we're over HERE by the cash register if you need anything! (Where ELSE am I going to go look for assistance? The deli next door at Whole Foods?) Unable to concentrate on selecting my paints, I went to give my husband the three things I had managed to pick up and was stopped by another associate who gave us both the same sales speech AGAIN. It was as though the entire shift was actively preventing me from finding the materials I was there, cash in pocket, struggling to buy. Yes, I did start getting terse and snippy when I was just repeatedly approached with the very same canned spam sales pitch by multiple ridiculously aggressive associates, because it was incredibly annoying. Maybe they thought I was shoplifting? One associate who had already given us the sales speech and apparently taken offense at my manner then approached me when I was by myself (of course) still trying to look at the Goldens. In a voice dripping with contempt, they slowly and deliberately gave me the same speech yet again. That's not creepy or confrontational, is it. Refusing to make eye contact with them, I squinted at the tube in my hands and said again, great, thanks, got it. We were in the store for maybe five minutes, seriously, for all of that. The contemptuous confrontational person came to the door while I was outside waiting for my husband, and stood with phone in hand, watching me with a little smile, seemingly texting. So on top of all that I'm sure I'm the new Karen on some sad social media site somewhere. And then we drove to the Schaumburg Blick, which is awesome with associates who are allowed to speak normally to customers and let them shop, and I bought all the rest of my paint there.

Still a great store, but uh. Guys, update your voicemail! "As we head into Covid lockdown..." Not…read moretimely!

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JBC Beads

5.9 mi

A great selection of beads, charms, crystal cabochons, beading tools and more. Lovely gemstones…read more Everyone there is helpful and very nice. There's always a sale when we go there, so it's a great value. One of our favorite shops for our crystal beads.

Horrible experience! Not even greeted until I was leaving after being in the store for over 30…read moreminutes. Why would I want to spend money at a business that can't even do the bare bone minimum. Looks like a thrown together establishment. So disappointed

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Michaels

When it comes to framing I usually think that Michael's has the market kind of cornered but it's…read moretime to try some other (non-big name) shops after my recent experience. I needed some very simple mating for two prints (really nothing fancy, just basic) and had them made. Much to my dismay, upon getting them home, one fit and the other didn't. I returned to the store to have the issue fixed. The guy was nice about it and even agreed to mount and insert into the (very cheap) frames I already had given the mistake. But then things took a turn for the worse... A week went by and I heard nothing. Returning to the store, I happened to be in the area, I chatted with the framing department and, ultimately, the manager (?) - escalation on their side, not mine - and he was not very pleasant. In fact, he was down right combative and in-my-face about the fact that the work was not done and that I should simply wait for a call. Long story short, I did get a call and ultimately picked up my pieces - they look great by the way! So I'll chalk this one up to a stressful time of year and (other... :) ) frustrating customers.

If you are into crafts this is your store. Check out the framing area in the rear of the store…read more They offer many options and I found the unique one for my project!

Welcome

Frame area

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Stitchers Garden

3.8

5.0 mi

Drove half hour to visit this needlepoint shop only to walk in and not even be greeted with a…read more"hello". Two employees, one busy, one not. Their selection is strong, but customer service weak. I will not be back. My wife was in the store by herself between 12:30-1:30. Customer who came in after her, told the sales people that my wife was there first, and they should help my wife before herself.

Lovely, spacious, welcoming. How I wish they were closer!…read more It's about 40 miles from home but worth the trip. Plenty of free parking and some good lunch spots nearby. I'm on my second or third visit after rediscovering needlepoint, and I get happier and happier. Friendly staff and customers, a place to stitch and share, great space, great lighting, great selection. Be sure to check out the vintage tape edging machine.

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Tomorrow's Heirlooms

3.3

2.4 mi

The selection is vast and I can almost always find everything I need. What I can't find, they are…read moremore than happy to order for me. The staff is very helpful and not at all pushy. You might even say a bit introverted. I would say as long as I've been going here for my stitching needs, no one has never been rude, contrary to some other reviews. I love this shop and always bring my out of town stitching friends here and they all rave about their experiences!

I have to agree with Jeannie H. Was excited to go into new location as I loved the old store. So…read moreone day my husband and I were out running errands in the area we decided to stop in. Most uncomfortable experience of my life in a crafty store. I mentioned to lady working who was evidentially an owner on how much more space they had. She thought this was a good time to vent about losing old location and now having to pay more for this location. I grabbed what I needed paid and got out. Now I have a list of things I need and am for either online or different shop to go to even if further away.

Hobby Lobby

Great selection and courteous customer service! They are really well staffed for a weekend…read more They have awesome sales, you can do many crafts for low cost. We went for a specific item which they were out of stock but we found it at another location. Special Shout to Denise... we had a full blown toddler tantrum. A customer was so rude and said shut up to my granddaughters crying. Denise quickly apologized and said we should not be embarrassed because this is a typical age for a toddler. It only lasted 3 minutes and she put herself to sleep right after. Thank you Denise for being so kind.

We were planning to decorate for Halloween and decided to check out this store. It's packed with…read morealmost everything you could possibly need! It's a one-stop shop where you can find all the decorations you're looking for. So convenient and well-stocked!

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Ed Hoy's International

3.9

(15 reviews)

5.4 mi

My friend introduced me to this place. We had signed up for the holiday ornament class, which you…read morebook and pay online. I never had and didn't know it was working with Glass pieces. Very new and different activity in the suburbs. They have the tools and supplies needed for decorating your ornament. An instructor is there to help go over some instructions and assist. The instructor helped cut glass pieces, if you don't know how. There were many precut pieces; triangles, square, rectangles, circles, sweater, stocking, gingerbread figure, etc to choose from. Many different color beads, rods, etc. The instructor and staff are very friendly. Already signed up for another class next year with some friends.

Linda and I took the intro to fusing class with Donna . She is very good. I believe that some pre…read moresession video instructions would be helpful for first timers. We listened intently and then Donna said ok go and create???? It wasn't til most people were 1/2 way through that we found a thread to follow and on the 45.minute ride home ideas came calling. So next time!!!

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Harold Hall Quarry Beach

4.0

(23 reviews)

10.5 mi

Very clean and safe beach for littles, we can't wait to go back for another beach dayread more

Came here for a birthday party for my step sister. Nice picnic area, relatively clean water, and…read morefriendly, fun staff. My goodness was the water cold! Shocking but refreshing :) Plenty of picnic tables and grassy area with nice shade to enjoy large group parties and a nice patch of sun behind the bathhouse to tan with privacy or away from the noise. Nice and clean bathrooms, and nice hot water for the bathhouses.

Great place for the kiddies to play.

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Snack shack....takes cash only

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

4.3

(45 reviews)

3.4 mi

One of my favorite preserves to walk around especially if you prefer a preserve with a nice lake…read morescene. Can get busy during the weekend, but several paved trail paths and places for both biking, walking, fishing, and animal-watching. Trails can be taken in a way where you can range from 1 mile to 10+ miles of walking/biking. Bathroom available in one of the parking lots.

Went for a nice walk and really enjoyed it. The trail was well-maintained and perfect for a…read morerelaxing stroll. There's also a small lake on the property that I believe is open for canoeing, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

Trail

Lake

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Moore Park Spray Ground

4.8

(4 reviews)

9.5 mi

This is a great place to go when you have a little bit of time and don't want to make it to the…read morepool. There's not just the spray pad, but a playground, swings and covered picnic area with tables and benches. There are lacrosse fields right next to it so more open space for the kids to run around. It's run by the Geneva Park District and the stay pad is open from June to September, typically. All of our kids love to be there. From infants up through elementary ages for sure will enjoy it. There's also a lot of shade here!

These are becoming really popular but I count myself lucky this one is so close by. This is top…read morenotch water play area for young children (2+). There's plenty of grassy space with trees for shade, so bring a blanket and snacks. It's a public park, so it should not be a surprise that the public port-a-john is kind of gross. Bear in mind, this place gets super busy when it's warm/hot out and a lot of kids from the neighborhood seem to be there unsupervised. Nevertheless, this place is great.

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Cantigny Golf

3.7

(47 reviews)

2.8 mi

First, the positives: the course itself is in great shape. Fairways and greens were…read morewell-maintained, the layout is challenging without being unfair, and there are some genuinely beautiful holes. For pure golf, Cantigny can deliver. The problem is everything that happened between shots. We booked three Friday morning tee times with varying numbers of players in each group. At bag drop, the host seemed less than thrilled by the arrangement and appeared confused about where bags should go. Maybe coordinating three separate tee times was complicated. No big deal--it was a brief interaction, and we moved on. Check-in was smooth enough. At $128 per person with a cart, though, expectations are naturally a little higher than your average muni. Then we arrived at Hole 1. Since golfers can be routed to either Hillside or Lakeside, there was a ranger directing traffic. Unfortunately, he seemed completely overwhelmed by the existence of golfers showing up for their scheduled tee times. Two other groups parked in front of him, and what followed looked less like tee-time management and more like air traffic control during a thunderstorm. We arrived 30 minutes before our tee time and were ready to go, yet nobody seemed sure where to send us. Eventually, we were directed to a tee box and instructed to wait 10 minutes after the group ahead of us teed off. Fair enough. Then, moments later, we got yelled at for not teeing off soon enough. So apparently we were simultaneously too early and too late. Quite an achievement. The group ahead of us was painfully slow. Every hole became a front-row seat to their entire golf experience. We watched every drive, every chunk, every search mission into the rough, and every putt from three different angles. I'm all for golfers of every skill level enjoying the game, but at some point pace of play becomes a group project. What made it frustrating was that we were constantly waiting on them while the ranger seemed fixated on us. I've played a lot of golf and have never seen a ranger appear this frequently. It was like having a very concerned wildlife photographer tracking our migration patterns. Every few holes, there he was. The funny part? We were a threesome of ladies hitting fairways, keeping pace, and generally doing everything golfers are supposed to do. If you're looking for the source of slow play, maybe don't start with the group standing around waiting. The ranger attention continued all day. By Hole 17 (Hole 8 on Lakeside), we were told to hurry up because an outing was starting in 12 minutes. Interesting. If the course knew an outing was scheduled, perhaps that should have been factored into the tee times they sold. It was hard to understand why the pressure was being directed at the group waiting on every shot instead of the group creating the backup. Then came another memorable moment. After a quick bathroom break heading to Hole 10, a van was blocking the only path to the next tee. We tried finding an alternate route and immediately got yelled at again--this time by entirely different personnel. Consistency is important, and Cantigny's staff certainly demonstrated consistency in that department. Initially, I wondered if some of the treatment had a sexist element to it. Later, after speaking with others in our group who experienced similar interactions, it seemed more likely that everyone was receiving the same abrupt treatment. Whether it was sexism, bias, or simply poor customer service, the overall experience left a bad impression. Also, the cart path only on multiple par 5s... NOT COOL! In summary: beautiful course, challenging design, excellent conditions, and a layout worth playing. But for $128 a person, I expect to spend the day focusing on golf, not participating in a live-action customer service obstacle course. Cantigny? Been there, done that, bought the overpriced tee time, and won't be back for a sequel.

* Please note this review is for a wedding and not the golf course *…read more When touring potential wedding venues, Cantigny stood out to us almost immediately. They were friendly and not pushy. After our first meeting, we knew we wanted to move ahead with booking. They are very organized and gave us a folder to walk through all components of the booking process. The wedding food tasting went well and on our wedding day, it tasted just like I remembered! Their food choices are extensive. They offer both plated meals as well as family style. We chose family style so we could try multiple options. Jessica was our wedding coordinator, and she was great. She was very responsive to emails. (That was the easiest way to communicate with her). Our day of coordinator was Jessenia, and she was great too. She ensured the room was set up to our liking and kept us organized. I also want to recognize the day of banquet staff, Serrano, Danielle, and Jon, for being amazing too. (There were a couple of more, but I didn't get their names) Cantigny was a blast to work with, and everything I requested for our special day was honored.

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Lakeside Hole 7

Chicago Golf Club

1.5 mi

Like some others I played here back in the 1957 area and did not fully appriciate the course as it…read morewas the only course I ever played. Was a caddy and we'd play on Mondays, a bunch of 12-13 year olds playing a world class course and not thinking that it was. Rough back then was a lost ball unless your caddy was really on the ball. First couple of holes were brutal 445 ish normally into the wind huge bunkers. Lot of fun. Seem to recall Bebe Rabozo playing here with one of the members they landed a helicopter on one of the fairways and started playing from where they landed. I think he won an open back in the day

It's an extraordinary golf course that has vastly improved over the last few years. Arguably a top…read more10 golf course in the US. Requires a lot of a player if you want to score but really it's so special that score is irrelevant.

Clubhouse in the distance.

Clubhouse

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Longish par3 3rd hole, swale in front of the typically large green

Northside Family Aquatic Center

4.0

1.0 mi

This is another Wheaton Park District facility and it's located at Northside Park. It's at the end…read moreof West Street and to the east. This is an older pool, so it's not as glitzy as some of the other pools in the area. They have 1 water slide, a diving board, a sand pit and a great toddler area. The toddler area here is fenced in and has it's own pool which is 0 dept to 2 feet or so. There are lots of chairs here for moms to sit poolside. Off of the toddler pool is the sand area. I've spent lots of time here and there are always extra chairs and some benches. There are toys available here, I wouldn't bring your own because you will get a headache trying to keep an eye on them. Pricewise, this pool has a cheaper admission rate for non residents. It's $11.75 for an adult and $7.00 for a child. Sometimes the pool closes early due to swim meets and this pool opens later that Rice Pool due to swim lessons. Another important thing to know is that the kids in the daycamps at Northside Park, swim at this pool from 1-3 or so. This summer (2010) the camps are relocated due to work at the park, but they will be back next year. This pool is a great one to hang out with your little ones. If you have older kids, the slides at Rice Pool are a better source of entertainment.

Amazing place with impeccable lifeguards. Very clean bathrooms and also have toilet paper in the…read morebathroom. (It's awesome trust me) this pool is One of the Ellis's lifeguard training facility and has made outstanding guards who always know how to keep the pool a safe environment. A great place for family or birthday party. They have adult lap swim at 12-1 and 5:30-6:30 every. and test the water every 2 hours so it's always safe. However a simple pool they have all of the pizzazz and the new pools. They have great music always, a slide AND diving board. Kiddy pool AND sand box. The sand box is the original mine craft as the kids make rivers and lakes in the sand. Get your kids out of the house and have a unforgettable time here. Don't sleep on this pool, defiantly better than Rice pool on the south side (Northside is more of a family aspect.) stay woke.

Rear of Northside Family Aquatic Center facility

2019 aerial photo of Northside Family Aquatic Center

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2019 aerial photo of Northside Family Aquatic Center

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Denise M.

12 years ago

Great fun place for a ladies night out pottery painting get together. From the moment you walk in you feel both welcome and inspired! Gretchen does a great job assisting from start to finish. Love the place! read more

Katie H.

11 months ago

I think they are nice and considerate to others I would highly recommend that people should go there with family and friends

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