Cantigny Park is basically therapy with better landscaping…read more One of my favorite things about this place is that it somehow manages to be both incredibly family friendly and peaceful at the same time. There's tons of space for kids to run around, explore, and burn off energy without feeling crowded or chaotic. And if you need a little reset yourself, there's always a quiet corner waiting for you. Whether it's a walking path, a bench, or just a peaceful stretch of the gardens, it's one of those rare places where you can step away, clear your head, and just breathe for a while. Beautiful grounds, relaxing atmosphere, and something for everyone. I came for a walk and left feeling lighter. Cantigny really is a little escape hiding in plain sight.

A nice short trip from the city with family friendly atmosphere. Walking grounds, gardens and…read moremuseum to check out.

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn, IL, is a vibrant hub for…read morethe performing and visual arts, offering an array of professional theater, music, dance, comedy, and family-friendly performances. While the MAC hosts a wide range of cultural programming year-round, what has drawn us back time and again, now three times, are their exceptional, large-scale art exhibitions, presented every two years. The most recent of these is the 2025 exhibition Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World (on view from May 31 to September 21). This immersive experience transports visitors to the lively and refined world of 17th-century Edo-period Japan. The exhibit vividly captures a time when Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the cultural and economic heart of the nation, defined by its devotion to the arts, nature, and the pleasures of daily life. A highlight of the exhibition is the U.S. debut of the Museum Galleries - Chiossone Collection, featuring a remarkable 70-piece selection of ukiyo-e masterpieces. Among these are 53 original paintings and woodblock prints by renowned artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, alongside 17 beautifully crafted objects. Together, they offer a captivating window into Japan's "floating world." The MAC consistently excels in delivering these world-class exhibitions. The experience is not only visually stunning but also engaging and educational. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to enhance your visit. Last, but not the least, there is a very nice gift shop there. We bought some cute Japanese noodles and rice bowls with the "floating world" art theme from the gift shop. Attending an art exhibition there is truly a joy, and we look forward to each new one.

We came for the Hokusai exhibit on a Friday. It was a little hard to find, the address on the flyer…read moredidn't direct us to the right area. Saw some signs near campus but not enough. Was finally able to find it by searching McAninch Arts Center (MAC). The exhibit is cool, loved the eki (train station) stamps for the passport you're given. I wasn't expecting much and it lived up to expectations. After experiencing it do I think it was worth the $27/per person admission? Not for me. But it's still cool and definitely worth a visit if you're an art enthusiast.

We had a great experience for our team meeting at Brick & Mortar in Glen Ellyn. The communication…read moreand ease of use was great. The space is well done, easy tech to use, and included amenities make it a great space. We'll use it again in the future.

Very nice space to work from. Quiet, with limited traffic on days I've gone in. Spaces to take…read morecalls in private if necessary, noise has never been an issue. Easy parking nearby, as well as local restaurant options.

Great experience. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. It was off season so it wasnt that…read morebusy. The hostess and servers were friendly. The food came out quickly. I had the sweet tea chicken sandwich. Honestly, it wasn't bad!

We saw this restaurant was on the Glen Ellyn restaurant week menu, so that is what is originally…read morewhat drew us here. However, our group decided to order from their regular menu. (For me, I just did not care for their soup choices, French onion or clam chowder). I had a burger and it was excellent. The only thing to note is cheese and toppings are an add on charge. I got it with the kettle chips and it came with a lot of chips. The dessert menu is huge! I felt the presentation of my cheesecake was gorgeous. Service was fast and attentive. Chef also came out to check on us. They had it decorated like you were sitting in a snow globe. It was cute.

We recently held both our wedding ceremony and reception at the Red Oak Room. (I will rate that…read moreprocess separately on the Cantigny Golf page) When we toured Cantigny, we immediately loved the red oak room. This location is nice because the patio connects right to the reception area. I found that helpful for guests so they didn't have to drive all over the place. We had the ceremony on the outdoor patio. We had about 100 total guests, and the room was spacious for that. Staff decorated the room to our liking. There is a TV available if you have pictures to display, and plenty of table space to hold cards, gifts, etc. The only downfall is that bathrooms upstairs are also shared with golfers. Bridal Party was able to use bridal suite downstairs. Beautiful venue!

I've been here for a couple of memorial services and a wedding reception on another occasion. It's…read moreexpensive but beautiful, the view in any direction is of one of the nicest most elite golf courses in the Midwest. The food is good, parking is easy, but really the space is incomparable. If money isn't a real object, you can't do better for a special event. I could never afford to host here though.

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

OK, yes I know this is the VFW post however, when service is consistently bad in there, there's…read moresomething to say about it. I have gone there repeated times (and I'm going to say I e given this four or five times with this exact scenario happening) to eat and what not I get completely ignored. No one comes by to take the order. The last two times after sitting for 20 minutes I actually walked out. I thought I'd give them one more shot, but it went exactly the same, and I actually waited for the food which total took almost an hour and I don't know how you can mess up easy food, but I guess it's possible. when the food comes. It's either ice cold or not cooked, they basically demand a tip and I get that a lot of them are volunteers. I volunteer as well but when you've ignored me for 25 minutes and my food comes not cooked or ice cold and it seems like I'm bothering you, I don't know why I should be tipping? The tipping culture is ridiculous. It's not something that's demanded or expected you get tipped for good service. That's how it works. If there is no service to speak of there shall not be a tip as well. if you volunteer that's a choice like I do it and I don't expect anything from it

That VFW Post,because Leo the Commander,Big John and all his volunteers make that the best place…read moreto go to when they have ANY event going on.Great people go there,great food is always served there and they have great prices for any thing food or other wise to sell. Take my word for this...Just go there once and you will always look forward to going back there again for any reason.

Incredible service. Stealth like installation. I'm recommending to everyone I know. My 16 yr old…read morewas so surprised.

All Occasions Balloons did such a wonderful job designing a cute look for our baby shower this…read moreweekend! Jean and her team were very easy to work with and helped me come up with a beautiful design for the special day! We designed a beautiful arch with blues, white, silver, and flow flake patterned balloons, and then added 3 beautiful centerpieces by the gift table and food. Can't say enough good things!!!

I'm only reviewing the restaurant as I haven't golfed here but the food was good with sizeable…read moreportions. A little expensive and food options were limited but no real issues when I ate dinner there.

We held my daughter's bridal shower at arrowhead and worked with the catering sales manager, Emily…read more She was wonderful to work and the event a huge success. She took extra time to help me figure out how to make the flower bouquet bar work in the room. She also worked with us on the number of people we had attending. I would definitely come back to arrowhead because of Emily.