Popular Gardens in North Avenue Beach

"For a big city, Chicago has a surprising number of places dedicated to all things green. For example, the Lincoln Park Conservatory, on the shores of Lake Michigan, has a botanical garden teeming with ferns, tropical flowers, and palms."

"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

"Exhale Spa earns their place on our most expensive spa map for their Power Facial with Ultrasonic Peel for $280. Additionally, exhale offers acupuncture and energetic therapies as well as specialty therapies like LED Core Contouring by SlimStation and a head to toe wash followed by a heated hammam stone two-step exfoliation."

"The Four Seasons' Chicago upholds the chain's reputation for luxury and service and staff makes your visit an effortless experience. After a hotel-wide transformation, the limestone and glass building is home to spacious fully-appointed guest rooms as well as one-and-two bedroom suites and two-and-three bedroom apartment units (plus excellent views of the skyline and Lake Michigan). The hotel is family-friendly, with an indoor pool and visits from the Ice Cream Man."

"The Four Seasons Spa earns its way onto our list of the most expensive (and obviously beautiful) spas in Chicago for their Ancient Healing Massage treatment for $290 which combines essential oils and hot ancient stones. The other treatment that we love here is the Vintage Bourbon Massage for $260 which utilizes a scrub made of brown sugar and Kentucky bourbon."

"Spa Space is conveniently located on Canal Street in Chicago. Spa Space efficiently assembles a rigorous way of body and skincare having a relaxing and sumptuous environment centred on exceptional client services. They have staff and professionals that are passionate and hardworking to ensure the wellness of every customer."

"Check out their website to see some of the services they offer, including facials, massages, manicures, waxing, and more. You can also choose to purchase a gift certificate now to support this spa in Chicago."

"The restaurant's kitchen will feature a residency from chef Jonathan Zaragoza (owner and operator of Birrieria Zarragoza) through the end of the year. The short term concept, titled El Oso, will feature wood-fired dishes with a focus on masa, a corn-based dough most commonly used to make tortillas. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers counter service so you can take your meal to go or site in The Promontory's dining space."

"We really use to enjoy coming here and would recommend it to friends or family. However, it has changed drastically."

"The family-owned Il Vicinato Ristorante has welcomed Chicagoland diners since 1983 and has changed little on its menu of Italian classics since its early days. The nostalgic neighb..."