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Glenview - A City with Character User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) An elegant midwestern city situated approximately 25 minutes from downtown Chicago. Glenview, Illinois holds approximately 46,000 people. The winters are tough, but the summers go unmatched. Lake Michigan is close enough for quick vacation during the day. I lived in Glenview for ...Read More five years during my twenties (very recent). Glenview has a unique feel as it is large enough to satisfy one's social pleasures while allowing a quiet lifestyle. I enjoyed my time in Glenview. It is a great place to live and work

To provide a more in depth look at the city, I've highlighted different areas of interest. Overall, there are few suburbs that compare in Illinois as well as in the midwest. Glenview does not feature many attractions within city limits. Downtown Chicago is only a short drive away but if you want to stay inside Glenview, choices are slim. Attractions aren't abundant, but there are a few hidden gems. The community in Glenview is welcoming and friendly. Community is the most appealing attribute to this city. Locally owned business is plentiful. Glenview features some outstanding restaurants for reasonable pricing. Wildfire is a must if visiting, locals frequent this tasty joint. There are many great restaurants and service is always friendly and welcoming. Great nightlife isn't noticeable, but it's there if you look hard enough. I was surprised at the amount of shopping Glenview. I figured there wouldn't be much because of all that is in driving range. Pricing and costs are relatively low as well.

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glenview? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Judy Beck Park
      Central Park
      Sleepy Hollow Park
      Diedrich Park
      Cunliff Park
      Jackman Park
      Tall Trees Park
      Palma Lane Park

      Entertainment

      Oil Lamp Theater
      Wagner Farm Heritage Center
      Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
      New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
      CMX Old Orchard Market
      Gallery Park Amphitheatre
      CMX Old Orchard Market
      Landmark at the Glen

      Food & Drink

      Oberweis
      McDonald's
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Glenview Dairy Bar
      Domino's
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glenview? Of all people who commute, 11.3% take public transportation in Glenview.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Glenview a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Glenbrook Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors