Historic Long Grove

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Chicago’s Best Public Places�the Long Grove Experience
As I stroll along Fountain Square in Long Grove on the charming cobblestone paths through this beautiful village, my heart skips a beat to simpler times. This quaint village of shops offers so much more than many of today’s modern shopping venues. The Shops of Long Grove, Illinois offer a shopping experience of yesterday’s charms in today’s hectic lifestyle.
As the sun glistens off the water in Fountain Square, there are ducks floating effortlessly in the Long Grove Caf� and Restaurant at Mill Pond. Families enjoy the event as moms peek in the Woodland Grove Gallery and children feed ducks and sample goodies from the Long Grove Apple Haus. I chat with owners of each establishment “store keepers” if you will—who not only offer unique foods, art, clothing and items for the home, but actually say “welcome back and please visit again.” Everybody enjoys the experience at a leisurely pace which can compare to the relaxing feeling of “getting away”. A respite from the fast pace lifestyles that we all lead is why locals and tourists alike come to Long Grove.
The shops themselves are a part of history, nestled in historic homes and buildings that date back to the 1800′s, with vintage plaques sharing the historical significance of the buildings turned shops. I cannot wait to return and re-experience it, when the fall leaves turn, the winter snow re-creates a Dickens holiday scene and spring/summer are in full bloom. The Shops of Long Grove is a special place not to be missed.
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Submitted by:
Ami Shah
Green Courte Partners, LLC
560 Oakwood Avenue, Suite 100
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
P: 847.582.9427
F: 847.735.1884
C: 630.240.4525
AmiShah@greencourtepartners.com
www.GreenCourtePartners.com
DOB: 2/5/1980

We heard about the contest by being on the email distribution list for the Metropolitan Planning Council.

Directions to Long Grove:
From the North
Take I-94 and exit at Route 22 (Half Day Road). Go west to Route 83 (about 6 miles) and turn left. Continue to the third traffic light, which will be Robert Parker Coffin Road. Turn right and continue about one-half mile. The parking lot sign (Archer Lot) will be on your left.
From the East:
Take Lake-Cook Road to Route 83. Turn right on Rt. 83 and continue to old Route 53. Turn left onto Route 53 and almost immediately turn right (at traffic light) on Old McHenry Road. Two parking lots are available about one half mile down the road: Archer Lot is to the right and Stempel Lot is to the left.
From the South:
Take I-294 to I-90 West to 53 North. Continue on Route 53 to the end and take the west exit. This will put you on Lake-Cook Rd. Continue west to the traffic light (Route 53/Hicks Road) and turn right. Go to the third stoplight and turn left onto Old McHenry Road and into the village. The Municipal Archer parking lot will be on your right and the Stempel lot will be on your left.
From the West:
Take I-90 to 53 North. Continue on Route 53 to the end and take the west exit. This will put you on Lake-Cook Rd. Continue west to the traffic light (Route 53/Hicks Road) and turn right. Go to the third stoplight and turn left onto Old McHenry Road and into the village. The Municipal Archer parking lot will be on your right and the Stempel lot will be on your left.
From the Southwestern Suburbs:
Take Route 355 to I-290 North, which turns into 53 North. Continue on Route 53 to the end and take the west exit. This will put you on Lake-Cook Rd. Continue west to the traffic light (Route 53/Hicks Road) and turn right. Go to the third stoplight and turn left onto Old McHenry Road and into the village. The Municipal Archer parking lot will be on your right and the Stempel lot will be on your left.