While we love a beautiful ball room and the efficiency and convenience of a conference center, sometimes a meeting or event simply needs different energy. Enter our unique venues. Each location is certainly a destination unto itself with reasons to visit regardless. But when you add in their…
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As the days grow shorter and daytime feels more valuable, we know how important it is to spend quality moments with family and friends without having to shell out a lock of bucks. Fall is a beautiful time of year with much to do, especially for anyone looking to spend time outdoors. If you’re in…
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The feeling of fall. It is an undeniable yearning to seek out the comforts of the season and the best that nature has to offer. We wait, we watch, and plan — with the hope to time it just right to find ourselves in a moment filled with the tranquility that only fall’s brilliant shades of color can…
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1. Grab a Seat on the Patio Always on our list while the weather remains fair! Here are a few of our favorite places to enjoy a leisurely afternoon or night out under the stars: Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Mesón Sabika Pints Elmhurst Reserve 22 The Table at Crate Topgolf…
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What better time than the present to enjoy our hiking options, hilly terrains, award-winning gardens and comfortable strolls - beautiful in any season. 1. The Morton Arboretum A stunning natural area open 365 days of the year with 1,700 acres to explore, this natural outdoor living museum with…
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1. Frida Kahlo: Timeless Now – September 6, 2021 at Cleve Carney Museum of Art Renowned around the world, this artist has captured the attention of art lovers and cultural students through her colorful self-portraits and personal story of pain and passion. For the first time in more than 40 years…
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Happy Father’s Day indeed, as we celebrate the state’s official reopening on June 11 th . Make this year’s Father’s Day a grand affair, with much to do as businesses across all industries are able to operate at full capacity. Here are our Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Dad: 1. Plan a Golf Getaway Always a…
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1. Picnic A favorite of couples and families alike. Pack the picnic basket and enjoy a few hours in a park. Better yet, let an expert do it for you – call over to our culinary friends at Marché to order a picnic basket (at least 48 hours in advance requested) or call ahead the day of to place an…
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Moms have a hard job. Since the pandemic, they’ve had it even harder! Thankfully, Mother’s Day is coming up and offers a perfect moment to honor all she does. Don't give mom just any flowers - choose an exceptional couture floral design from Andrew's Garden in Wheaton, or perhaps an arrangement from…
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While brunch is a favorite tradition at any time of the year, we happen to think spring and summer are prime brunch seasons. We’ve compiled a list of places offering brunch, with details on indoor dining, al fresco, and takeout. Be tempted again for a weekend indulgence! Lucille Restaurant, Drury…
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