LOCAL ATTRACTIONS and TRANSPORTATION

TECHNY TOWERS is located in Northbrook, 12 miles from O’Hare Airport, 33 miles from Midway Airport, and 20 miles from downtown Chicago.

NORTHBROOK:

Northbrook’s charming downtown is the true center of the community, and its friendly, neighborhood feel will surely captivate you as soon as you arrive. Stroll the downtown, and you’ll find numerous restaurants, from cozy diners and casual pizza joints, to award-winning cafes—as well as a tempting collection of boutiques and specialty stores. For those who love the outdoors, Northbrook proudly features 500 acres of beautiful parks and playgrounds, as well as a spectacular championship 27-hole golf course. While exploring downtown, be sure to make time to see the natural beauty of the Village Green Park and River Walk.

The excitement of competitive bike racing can be found all year round at Northbrook’s nationally-renowned Ed Rudolph Velodrome, where top cyclists from around the world compete for major titles. Several other tourist favorites are within minutes of Northbrook, including the spectacular Chicago Botanic Garden and the highly acclaimed Ravinia Music Festival.

TRANSPORTATION:

Convenient transportation is one of Northbrook’s most notable attributes. The community has immediate access to the tri-state tollway (I-294) and the Edens expressway (I-94), and is served by the Metra commuter rail. O’Hare International Airport is 17 miles southwest of the Village.Located just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, Northbrook is one of the most vibrant communities on Chicago’s North Shore and an ideal place to live, work, shop and play.

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ARTS & CULTURE:

  • Kohls Childrens’ Museum 3.2 km/2.0 miles
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 12.9 km/8.0 miles
  • Cuneo Museum and Gardens 24.1 km/15.0 miles
  • Science & Industry Museum / Shedd Aquarium 35.4 km/22.0 miles

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

  • Ravinia Festival 8.0 km/5.0 miles
  • Chicago Botanical Gardens 8.0 km/5.0 miles
  • Arlington Park Race Track 16.1 km/10.0 miles
  • Chicago Indoor Racing 16.1 km/10.0 miles

NEARBY DESTINATIONS:

  • The Glenn Town Center 0.8 km/0.5 miles

RECREATION:

  • Northwestern Athletics 16.1 km/10.0 miles
  • CoCo Key Water Resort 20.9 km/13.0 miles
  • Six Flags Great America 24.1 km/15.0 miles
  • Magnificent Mile 24.1 km/15.0 miles