Northerly Island — Attraction in Chicago

I attended the Cookout concert today and was very unimpressed with the venue layout and the process for getting in. I showed up about 5 minutes before the concert started and the line was wrapped around at least .5 mile long. They were channeling everyone through two lines and a handful of security checkpoints. I get to the security guy and he tells me my 14” crossbody doesn’t fit in the box and I’ll have to check the bag for $10 🙄

I finally get it after missing half of the first act standing in line for 30 minutes and I have to walk a quarter mile just to get to my seat. I was thirsty so I bought a water which costs $7!

Overpriced and inconvenient location- the trek alone took 30 minutes and signage to how to get there from the Metra station was non existent. At least offer complimentary rides to elderly guests if you’re charging...

As a local Real Estate Broker, I make knowing about my community a priority! As an avid 80's music fan, I had to see one of the last concerts of the season- New Order and Pet Shop Boys. It was an amazing concert in a wonderful venue. Northerly Island is adjacent to the lake, has a wonderful a layout and great acoustics.

I was super impressed by the security. As such, do not plan to bring anything larger than a clutch purse into the park. You can bring a blanket but not in a bag. And being since outside at the end of September can be a bit chilly, one should plan bring (or buy) a blanket, and warm, outdoor wear.

Overall, it was a great night with great music in a...

A wonderful place to walk or bike. The tranquility makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere though you can see the beautiful skyline of Chicago in the distant. The city is restoring the place to its original prairie habitat. It used to be an airfield which was used by executives of downtown companies and one night the mayor had it bulldozed.

In the summer all the prairie wild flowers are blooming. Birds and butterflies are attracted to the place. The trail connects with the bike trail which goes up and down...