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|  10 Reasons to Live on the North Shore
Here are some great reasons to get up, get out, and make the most of our beautiful home: the North Shore of Chicago which includes the suburbs of Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.
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THE NORTH SHORE COASTLINE AND BEACHES
Stretching fro Wilmette to Lake Bluff, North Shore communites revel in their national status as the "Third Coast." Sailing clubs, private and public beaches, and luxury homes all make livng along the coast of Lake Michigan a reason to enjoy this magnificent body of water for all seasons.
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOLS
Abundance of top-rated public and nationally recognized private schools makes the North Shore a magnet for parents. With small class sizes and a solid tax base, the North Shore schools set an example for the rest of the country. | |
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GREAT SHOPPING
It's no secret that the North Shore is home to beautiful stores, but there are some shopping locales that go unrivaled. From finding Jimmy Choo and Bottega shoes to a myriad of antique and specialty stores, the North Shore is second to none. | |
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SPECTACULAR GOLF COURSES
Stretching over acres and acres of manicured landscape, the North Shore boasts some of the state's finest private and public golf courses sure to delight any enthusiast. Over 13 private clubs and 15 public courses are located throughout the area. | |
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BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC PARKS
Many of the North Shore's individual Park Districts have distinct features that residents embrace such as summer camps, tennis or golf lessons, and pools. An abundance of beautiful parkland throughout the communities offers a great draw throughtout the year. | |
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INCREDIBLE DINING OPTIONS
Foodies flock to the North Shore for dining delights. The international spectrum is represented here from local hot spots to haute cuisine. Choose from swanky jazz bars, casual Mexican, superior Italian, a myriad of sushi options, and much more.
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EXTENSIVE BIKING AND WALKING TRAILS
The North Branch Trail System is a Class I bicycle trail located in northwestern Cook County, Illinois. The trail starts at Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, and continues north approximately twenty (20) miles to Lake County, Illinois.
The trail winds along the North Branch of the Chicago River and the Skokie Lagoons, providing access to various picnic groves, golf courses and also the Chicago Botanic Garden. This trail will eventually connect the Green Bay Bicycle Trail.
The North Branch Trail offers bicycle riders many opportunities for fun, exercise and relaxation. You may want to pack a lunch and ride to pack a lunch and ride to the Chicago Botanic Garden or to one of the picnic groves along the trail. Whether it’s the whole day or just an hour, plan time right now to get out and enjoy the beauty nature offers right in your own back yard.
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TRANSPORTATION
Commuting is a breeze with the Metra North Line located walking distance or a short drive from your home. Stops are conveniently located at each town along the line, with Winnetka and Evanston having multiple stops. On Metra you can reach Chicago's beautiful lakefront, museums, zoos, sporting events, shops and restaurants, concerts, special events, schools and colleges as well as quaint, historic suburbs and small towns. | |
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FOREST PRESERVES
There are 68,000 acres of Forest Preserves in Cook County making up 11 percent of the land area. The first forest preserve district was formed in Cook County in 1913. Since then counties throughout the state have adopted the model. Activities go well beyong picnics: biking, birding, boating, cross-country skiing, dog training, horse back riding, fishing, golf, in-line skating, sledding, snowmobiling and swimming are all great activities to participate.
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 No. 10
MARGARET GOSS and Baird & Warner
An agent with extensive experience in selling real estate on Chicago's North Shore coupled with a dynamite Chicago firm makes for a very compelling 10th reason to live in one of our great neighborhoods!
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