Shopping Girl
Long Grove Village
My husband and I made our first trip to Long Grove Village last December. As we were walking around from shop to shop and finishing up our Christmas shopping, it began to snow. The day could not have been more perfect and we immediately began planning our trip to Long Grove for this December, and decided to make a weekend out of it by staying at a local bed and breakfast. It was the perfect escape from the holiday chaos of Michigan Avenue and State Street. And our family and friends ended up getting some beautiful, unique, and handcrafted gifts.
Although Long Grove is only 40 miles from Chicago, I felt we had escaped into a winter wonderland far from home! There are more than 80 shops and restaurants in Long Grove featuring pottery, crafts, specialty foods, home decor items, artwork, jewelry, and other items. Long Grove’s shops are open year-round, so a visit would make a fun getaway any time of year. Some of my favorites:
The Olive Tap is my favorite shop in Long Grove. This shop features fresh extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars that you can taste. Pick out your favorite, bottle it yourself, and enjoy! Or pick out some for your friends who love to cook or entertain.
Mangel’s is stocked full of unique items from cards to home decor to linens to kitchen needs. I especially love their birdhouses.
The Dog House of Long Grove features everything your best friend needs from healthy treats to warm sweaters and squeaky toys. They even have a kitty corner for us cat lovers.
Pick up some beautiful yarn at the I’d Rather Be Knitting Yarn Studio. Beginners will be happy to learn the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Warm up by stopping for lunch at Suzi’s Tea & Cafe to enjoy a hot mug of blueberry, vanilla coconut, or any of their many teas, and a sandwich by the fire.
After a long afternoon of shopping, stop in to the Apple Haus for a warm, yummy fresh-baked treat or some hot apple cider.
TIP: Get your directions to Long Grove from the website link below. Online mapping sites often get this one wrong! The site also includes directions to get there via Metra and Pace bus lines, as well as lodging information.
Long Grove Village
Business and Community Partners
Long Grove Village, IL
(847) 634-0888 ~ Information Center
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