Location: Wilmette
Top Things to do in Wilmette
The 10 Best Things to do in Wilmette, Illinois (IL)
Wilmette is a village in New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located 14 miles (23 km) north of Chicago's downtown district (4 mi or 6 km from Chicago's northern border) and had a population at the 2010 census of 27,087. Wilmette is considered a bedroom community in the North Shore region. In 2007, Wilmette was ranked as the seventh best place to raise children in the U.S., according to Business Week. In 2015, Wilmette was ranked the best place to live in Illinois based on a variety of factors including its low unemployment rate, median income, low housing vacancy rate, high education expenditures per student, low crime, and short commute times. Wilmette is home to 2 of Illinois' 17 elementary schools (Romona Elementary, St. Joseph School) to be awarded the 2017 National Blue Ribbon award.
Restaurants in Wilmette
1. Outatime Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
The newest Live Escape Room on the North Shore, located 2 blocks from the Metra in Historic Wilmette, IL. Now Featuring "Escape from the WhiteChapel Club." Your Mission you have 60mins to sneak into the building, gather the evidence, and solve the the 125+ yr old mystery on who was the real Jack The Ripper before it gets demolished. Do you have the wits to get out before it's too late?
2. Baha'i House of Worship
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
A special mix of quartz and white cement was developed for the intricate ornamentation on the nine-sided, domed structure.
Reviewed By suuubeee999
An oasis of quiet for prayer and meditation in the temple; friendly volunteer guides, displays, brief videos and a non-pressure bookstore in the Welcome Center.
3. Gillson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 1andTwins - Wilmette, United States
Lots of things have changed due to Covid. You can only swim at the swimming beach which is season passes only this year (for residents and non-residents). No day passes like other years. Same goes for parking, only seasonal parking passes for beach parking, otherwise find street parking. The free area (non-swimming) is narrow due to beach erosion so it gets very busy during the weekend. Lots of people ignore Park District staff and life guards and get into the water (at the non-swimming beach) regardless. Still a good place but please understand what is available when you come this year, things are not quite the same. Not many changes for season pass holders (no concessions and only one restroom open). All staff is wearing masks.
4. Keay Nature Center
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
This nature learning center features about one-half mile of six-foot-wide paths and nature trails, a shallow pond, a rustic wooden foot bridge, and a man-made waterfall. There are three laminated trail guides at the entrance. I always have disinfecting wipes with me these days, so I was able to clean my guide before and after I used it. It is meant to be carried with you and covers the wide variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and native Illinois grasses found at the center. Most of the trees are labeled with species, date and dedication, if any. There are also bicycle racks, bird feeders (filled with suet and seed from fall till late spring), viewing areas and photo blinds. The small parking lot has eleven spaces and two handicapped spaces -- a high percentage because the center was built to accommodate the special needs of the disabled. On this visit I chatted with a working landscape painter who comes to Keay five or six times a year to capture the changing seasons. I also saw young families, a strolling elderly couple, and helmeted kids on scooters enjoying the center. It truly has something for everyone. See my earlier review (June, 2014) for more details.
5. Massage Envy Spa Wilmette
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
Massage Envy - Wilmette massages and facials are closer than you think - right in your neighborhood at Massage Envy. Now, it's easy to make it part of your wellness plan. So what does massage have to do with your health? Stress takes a toll on the body and mind. But with regular massage, you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Long-term effects can include increased circulation, improved flexibility and a stronger immune system. Add Murad(R) Healthy Skin facials to your wellness routine and you'll enjoy healthy, more youthful-looking skin too. Best of all it's convenient. Schedule an appointment today and start yourself on the road to wellness at a Wilmette Massage Envy location near you. And remember: Whenever you need a massage, locations are open 7 days a week, with late night and weekend hours. Massage Envy is the only place for professional, affordable and convenient Wilmette massages and facials.
6. Wilmette Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Established by the village of Wilmette in 1951, the Wilmette Historical Museum is dedicated to encouraging the appreciation of Wilmette's past. By exploring, preserving, and sharing the history of Wilmette and the surrounding area, the Museum seeks to find and tell our community's stories, and to connect those stories to Chicago, Illinois, and U.S. history.
7. Paradise Point Spa
Paradise Point Spa opened in 2018. We are a growing international themed spa with a global approach to beauty and wellness. At Paradise Point Spa, we offer spa treatments like facials, massage therapy, body treatments, acupuncture, and more. We invite you to join us in the journey, the adventure, and the experience that is Paradise Point Spa! Schedule a spa treatment today.
8. Elmwood Dunes Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
This is the site of Wilmette's first civic beach (1908). The original limestone stairway (1909) that wound down the bluff to the beachfront had been overgrown by weeds and forgotten. It has since been restored and has safety handrails. There are three benches at the top of the bluff and two more as you follow the sand path to the shore. Stop and rest to contemplate the beauty of Lake Michigan. There is some room to move off the path to allow for social distancing without stepping on the volunteer-planted native grasses and wildflowers. There is free street parking, which is restricted from Memorial Day weekend till Labor Day. See my earlier review (October 10, 2017) for more details.
9. Wilmette Massage Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Chantilly Lace Lingerie
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