The Arboretum of South Barrington — Attraction in Barrington Township

Updated Lowered to 2, Thursday 7/25/24 Radio Gaga - Vid. RUDE, BIASED, SNOBBY Arboretum P. R. Rep., blue dress taking video of a dancing couple. Very insulting & offensive towards me when I asked her to clarify her statement

Updated Review, with new photographs; Wednesday, July 20, 2022: (Wed.) Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts At The Arb - The Moods

They are a fun band, that salutes the early Motown Era, plus mixes it up with modern day hits. They put in the Stepping [dance] moves, of Temptations, and the choreographed dance, of the [Four] Tops, and [The] Spinners. They have a Falsetto voice, a Baritone, Tenor, and some place between the Baritone and the Tenor, is Bass, to cover the vocal ranges.

Updated Review, with new photographs; Wednesday, July 13, 2022: (Wed.) Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts At The Arb - Libido Funk Circus

They are a fun band, that throws back to the Classics, in Funk, Soul, and R & B, plus gives a salute to modern day music. They even mix in hit music, from other music genres.

Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts At The Arb: The event are, generally, nice. The shops and businesses, at The Arb, are cooperative and gracious. The goal and focus is to drive business to The Arboretum of South Barrington, through foot traffic. I support The Arb, despite the Summer concerts series, but incentives, to visit The Arb, are welcome. Many businesses are offering discounts, that are in connection with the Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts At the Arb, promotion. Other businesses have acoustic music, on alternate nights. The Arb is working cooperatively to come to life, and to offer fun events for fun experiences.

Review for Saturday, June 25, 2022 visit. I wanted to wait to Review the Arboretum, until after I have attended one of the Summer Concert Series shows. Google Maps keeps insisting that I review the visit on the date, above. My Rating should be 2 Stars. The 3 Stars Rating is only for the fact that Arboretum of South Barrington has the Summer Concert Series, plus other week days and weekend music events happening. That entertainment aspect offers something extra to the ho-hum mall, that give it a bit more excitement and brings out enthusiasm and excitement in patrons, and fun for patrons.

I do not go over to the Arboretum as often as I used to. I get out to a few of the concerts, during every summer. The Arboretum seems to be barely hanging on, after the Covid-19 Pandemic Lock-down.

The Arboretum of South Barrington is no better or different than any of the other modern day, slightly more upscale strip malls or plazas. They do not boast anything magnificent or extraordinary. Also, just the same as the others, many businesses have closed, and have come and gone, prior to and since the Lock-down. There are many retail vacancies at the Arboretum.

That all makes The Arboretum of South Barrington run-of-the-mill, in my view.

I went to DSW and no place else, at the Arboretum, on Sunday. If DSW receives reviews, then I might leave one, for it. This review is for the Arboretum.

It has changed, but not, so much, for the better. The Arboretum of South Barrington is not spectacular. There is nothing to race over there for. Even the upscale IPIC Theaters is permanently closed, at the Arboretum. There are some decent restaurants, and some average to everyday stores, at Arboretum of South Barrington.

If the Arboretum will get fine shops, fine dining, and fine entertainment, plus some casual entertainment as game rooms, even a small comedy club and/or a small playhouse, for something for everyday, and for everyday folks; plus do seasonal events such as ice skating (does, I believe), and then after Winter, utilizing the rink for skating. And having fall festivals or Halloween events, since there is a large pumpkin patch, only blocks away, on Higgins Road.

If the Arboretum would get in FABULOUS retail, to mix with the rest, then the rating and review would be much better. Should I see a good Summer Concert, at the Arboretum, this summer, then I will alter this Rating and Review.

Until then, I give a so-so Rating to...

A variety of shops, stores, restauraunts and destinations. Clean, easy to find, upscale and trendy. There is a lot here for everyone.

For children there are yummy places to eat, they can walk outside and be kids.

For adults, you can take your pick. Are you a foodie? Good. Bring your appetite. Are you looking for some place with a romantic, outdoors feel? This is it. Perfect to stroll around with that special someone. Do you want to get a drink? There are several places for you. Pizza, yes. Noodles? Yes.

Very easy to reach. It's just off Bartlet Road and Higgins and 59. There is always something new to see and do. ...

Really difficult to navigate by car. But the area is too big for just walking around. When looking for a specific business, it took me nearly an hour to find it. I tried using Google maps but it just gave me the general address of the Arboretum. The layout of this place is not good. It feels like some parts were not planned for and just slapped together. There are maps around but I have to get out of the car just to look at it. I understand some places like this have map apps, but I'm not going to drive while looking...