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Libertyville Illinois Restaurants, Nightlife, and Community Information

Libertyville Illinois - Great Place to Live

Located approximately 35 miles north of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois, Libertyville was named the 52nd best place to live in the U.S. by CNN Money Magazine in 2007.  Not bad for a town with just over 20 thousand residents.

Great Restaurants in Libertyville

Libertyville has a lot to offer.   Even though the town is conveniently located
about half way between Chicago and Milwaukee, there’s really no reason
to leave the quant village atmosphere of Libertyville in search of
something to do – or to find  great restaurants.

Looking for something to do in the evening or some night life?   A number of regular evening entertainment options are available including Austin’s Saloon & Eatery on the north side of town featuring live music, including nationally renowned bands on most weekends – in the Fuel Room.

Romantic Abiance at Cafe Pyrenees

Also on the north side of town is Cafe Pyrenees – featuring live music most Friday and Saturday evenings.   They have very good French cuisine, and a nice romantic ambiance.

Vance Kelly and the Backstreet Blues band (a Chicago blues band) is a must hear band every Thursday night starting at 10 PM at Firkin in downtown Libertyville – if you find you want to start your weekend a day early.  The Managing Broker of Buyer Broker Chicagoland plays with the group now and then, on trumpet – as well as downtown at various blues clubs, such as BLUES on Halsted.

And there’s the Improv Playhouse -  an Improv comedy venue every other Friday and every Saturday night at the Black Box Space or Micky Finn’s Brewery featuring live music Thursday through Saturday evenings in the Amber Room.

Libertyville’s  First Friday events feature local downtown merchants – as well as art, music and  refreshments, 6-9pm during the first Friday of each month.  This is a great opportunity to visit local shops and merchants, including wine tasting at Parkview Gourmet and Vive le Vine.   You’ll run into old friends and make new ones.

In need of some cultural influence? Visit the Adler Cultural Center (formerly the home of David Adler, one of Chicago’s great architects)  which offers art and music classes, folk and ethnic concerts, art exhibitions, tours and programs for adults and children.

A Lake Shot Depicting Lake at Independence Grove, Libertyville IL

If it is  peace and tranquility you are searching for, look no further
than Independence Grove – one of the finest forest preserves in Lake
County. Independence Grove has lagoons for fishing or a paddle boating, a small sand beach, miles of trails for biking or walking/jogging – as well as cross country skiing during  the winter.    Several times during the summer, Independence Grove hosts live bands – sort of like “Ravinia to the north.”  Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn  chair and a bottle of wine and some appetizers.  That and a beautiful sunset, with the live music, and it doesn’t get much better.

I could go on and on about Libertyville and the endless things to do or places to go but you should experience it for yourself.

Dog Jumping - Libertyville IL

The dog jumping competition (into a large pool) in the summer – is a real hoot.   Libertyville is more than fun night spots and good restaurants,
it’s the people.  It has the small town feel with the big city personality.  Libertyville schools have always been rated as some of the
best in the Chicago area.

Wedding in Libertyville IL

Libertyville warrants your taking a serious look at possibly settling down there.  It’s a perfect setting for buying your first home or downsizing if you find you are now an empty nester.

Here are some homes in Libertyville that have been on the market for over 200 day – that are “price whackable.”   As your Exclusive Buyer Broker and  Certified Negotiation Expert – I am always on the home buyer’s and investor’s side…  Call 847-566-7558 for more information.