Welcome to Oak Park, Illinois

Get to know Oak Park as a native.

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Welcome to Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, Illinois 60302, United States

Created By: Kevin Crowell

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Any community is a combination of its parts but as an outsider finding those parts that really expess the fullness and richness of the community is hard.

This tour takes you from World Heritage sites (Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple) to local institutions (Hole-in-the-Wall Frozen Custard Stand) and everything inbetween.

To be fully transparent, I crowd-sourced these sights and thank my Facebook friends for their invaluable contributions.

Kevin Crowell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

If I can help you buy or sell property in the Western Suburbs, please contact me at: (708) 488-9280 | KCrowell@BHHSChicago.com | https://www.bhhschicago.com/kevincrowell


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Harlem Station is the western terminus of the Green Line. Find schedules here.
METRA Union Pacific West Line:  Oak Park Station Find schedules here.
BeerShop features 16 lines of revolving beer on tap and over 250 different packaged beers. Packaged beer can be consumed at our shop or taken take home. They also serve a limited amount of cider, wine, non-alcoholic beverages & coffee,... Read more
From the Pumpkin Moon Website:  "Specializing in eclectic and whimsical toys and gifts, Pumpkin Moon is the place for good time stuff for all ages. The always refreshed inventory includes toys, mugs, books, tin signs, magnets, and cards. ... Read more
There are several commercial areas in Oak Park but the one at the intersection of Lake St. and Harlem Ave. is generally considered to be "downtown".   It's where in the 20's Marshall Field's, Weiboldts, and Carson Prarie Scott had their ... Read more
Every town needs a Target!  
Lea is the passionate love child of the the bi-cultural couple Nicolas Caulliez and Colleen Wagner-Caulliez.  After living in France they decided to bring French food and sensibilities to the Midwest.   Learn more about their story here... Read more
The Book Table has been "Fiercely Independant since 2003". In the words of the owners Rachel and Jason: "You learn really quickly when you own a retail store that you can't be everything to every person, but we like to think that we try esp... Read more
At the Lake Theater in the 80's "all seats were always $1.00" but that was before they split the enormous theater into multiple smaller theaters.  The Lake has and will be a part of Downtown Oak Park for many years. Programing information ... Read more
Austin Gardens is sometimes referred to as "The Secret Garden" as it is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood just North of all the hustle and bustle of Lake Street. Woodland plant life and mature trees shelter Austin Gardens from... Read more
To fully experience the beauty and richness of this magnificent street, please take my walking tour entitled:  "Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park" available at PocketSights.com
James W. Scoville helped establish a Pastor’s Library room at First Congregational Church (now First United Church) next door to the current Main Library building at 834 Lake St. Eventually this library moved into a room in a frame buildi... Read more
The tradtional home of Day In Our Village.
When I first moved to Oak Park I looked forward to seeing Wright's masterpiece, Unity Temple.  At first I was sorely disappointed. I felt it too closely resembled the post office next door.  It wasn't until I wandered inside (you could do... Read more
From their website: OPEN NOW! A Mulata is a beautiful, unique, and exotic blend of people, cultures, nations, ethnicities, and languages. Our founder, Cristiane Pereira (a proud Brazilian Mulata herself), has created a welcoming space to se... Read more
For a touch of Ireland you must visit The Irish Shop! Not only is it a great source for Irish woolens, linnen, caps, hats, and tableware, but if you go on a Friday morning the owner sells freshly baked scones and Irish soda bread that is to... Read more
While not exactly an historic site, it is where I practice my career in real estate.  If I can help you buy or sell property in the Western Suburbs, please contact me at:  (708) 488-9280 | KCrowell@BHHSChicago.com | https://www.bhhschica... Read more
Find schedules here.
L!ve Cafe is a coffee house/workspace tucked neatly into the Oak Park/Lake St. district. From their website: Mission To innovate transformational event cafes as a place to enjoy quality coffee, and leverage the space as a means for inspirat... Read more
Local butcher shop and restaurant. Find more information here.
Pleasant Home is considered one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School Architecture in the nation and is operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation as a living museum, which is open to the public and offers a year-r... Read more

 

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