Some excerpts from the website of Carleton of Oak Park that might be useful
Oak Park- Avenue District Attractions: Ananas short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 109 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-524-8585. At the Gallery short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 135 N Oak Park Ave
Tel: 708-445-9793. Barley Twist short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 144 N Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-445-0100. Boulevard Fine Art short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 115 N Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-848-0006. Cabernet Company short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 732 Lake Street
Tel: 708-763-9463. Camille et Famille short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 129 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-524-4644. Fly Bird short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 719 Lake St.
Tel: 708-383-3330. The Great Frame Up short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 705 Lake Street
Tel: 708-848-5588. Irish
Shop, The short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 100 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-445-1149. K9 Cookie Company short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 723 South Blvd.
Tel: 708-848-K9K9 (5959). Kate's
Garden short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 730 Lake St
Tel: 708-848-6858. Logos of Oak Park short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 101 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-848-6644. Madly Pop'n short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 148 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-386-3373. Magic Tree Book Store short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 141 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-848-0770. Oak Park Food Market Inc. short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 133 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-848-9077. Oak Park Home Hardware short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 133 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-445-3606. Oak Park Vacuum short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 132 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-386-8227. Val's Halla Records short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 723½ South Blvd
Tel: 708-524-1004.
Wireless Central/ U S Cellular short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 134 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-445-3900. Wolf Camera short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 128 N. Oak Park Ave.
Tel: 708-848-2451.
Cafe Le Coq short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. 734 Lake Street 848-
CAFE. Eriks Delicatessen
Restaurant short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 107 N. Oak Park Ave. 848-8805.
Flat Top
Grill short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 726 Lake St. 358-8200. Fuego Loco short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 722 W. Lake St. 763-0000. Geppettos short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 113 N. Oak Park Ave. 386-9200. Hemingways
Bistro short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 211 N. Oak Park 524-0806. Lake
Room short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 728 Lake St 358-8900. New Pot short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 727 Lake St 383-1625. Papaspiros short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 733 Lake St. 358-1700. Pasta Shoppe short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 116 N. Oak Park Ave. 763-0600. Tasty Dog short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 701 W. Lake St. 383-2645. The Buzz short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 834 Lake St. 660-9500. Thyme and Honey short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 100 S. Oak Park Ave. 386-2332. Trattoria Vivaldi short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 144 S. Oak Park Ave. 848-8885. Winberies short drive or leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park 151 N. Oak Park Ave. 386-2600. Carleton Hotel / South Marion
Business District. Lodging (Carleton Hotel Oak Park). Shopping includes small specialty
shops with new retail planned for late 2006. Poor Phils in Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Philanders in Carleton Hotel Oak Park. LaBella Italian
Restaurant one block north of Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Szechwan Beijing Chinese
Restaurant one block north of Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Downtown Oak Park Intermodal Station.
Transfer to PACE 305 Bus (north to North Ave, then west to Melrose Park).
Transfer to PACE 309 (north to Elmwood Park and south to Ogden on Harlem Ave.).
Transfer to METRA UP West Line (to Geneva, IL and other western suburbs). CTA Green Line El Harlem Stop (to downtown Chicago). Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple. Oak Park Post
Office Main Branch. Madison Street
Business District (short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park). Shopping east and west of stop. Dining east and west of stop. South Oak Park Avenue
Business District. (short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park). Shopping includes many specialty
shops, a grocery store, and other
shops/services. Dining includes Ale House Emporium, Lalos Mexican
Restaurant. CTA Blue Line (Oak Park Avenue stop) to downtown Chicago. Other
shops and dining south of expressway, just a short walk from shuttle stop. CTA Blue Line (East Avenue stop) to downtown Chicago. Harrison
Business District on Harrison Street, between Austin Boulevard and Elmwood Avenue (short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park). Afkara Shoes 140 Harrison Street
Tel: 708-763-9306. Akatombo Gifts from faraway places 325 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-445-0191. Amy Rigg Clothing. 329B Harrison St.
Tel: 708-704-3529. Art Gecko, Ltd. Art 19 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-358-1950. Art House, 43 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-763-9533 or 847/537-9187. Bead in Hand 145 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-848-1761. Buzz
Cafe 905 S Lombard Ave
Tel: 708-524-2899. Calypso Moon
Studio 331B Harrison St.
Tel: 708-848-1385. Expressions Graphics 29 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-386-3552. Frame Warehouse 346 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-848-1498. Harrison Works 17 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-308-4602. Intuit dance for Children! 911 South Lombard
Tel: 312-505-0186. Italian Gold II 415 Harrison
Tel: 708-524-1991. Jesik Hand Painted 142 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-358-1750.
Living Room Gallery, Arts and Antiques 350 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-383-3142. M.Santana All About Denim 200 W. Harrison, St.
Tel: 708-386-1066. Majamas New Moms Boutique 907-909 S. Lombard
Tel: 708-524-9668. One Point
Center - Aikido 911 S. Lombard
Tel: 708-383-4711. Pet Vets Animal Hospital 342 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-445-9988. Roaring Belly Glass Werks 334 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-243-0772. Stone Alchemy 140 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-445-2607.
Studio 239
Furniture 239 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-358-1820 thirty-one: art vintage 31 W. Harrision St.
Tel: 708-848-3131. Willow 147 Harrison St.
Tel: 708-763-8770. Yoga Trek
Center 911 S. Lombard
Tel: 708-383-4711. Oak Park Village Hall. Park District Headquarters. Oak Park Gymnastics
Center. Small shopping and dining area, including McDonalds. Chicago/ Harlem/ Marion
Business District. Shopping includes bicycle
shop, dry cleaners, specialty
shops, grocery store, hardware store. Dining includes Giordanos Pizza, Petersens Ice Cream Parlor. Check for new and interesting
shops and dining places. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and
Studio. Hemingway Birthplace. Oak Park Historical Society (Historical artifacts and photos from Oak Parks history)
Downtown Oak Park Attractions: (include River Forest Town
Center). Chipotle 1128 Lake Street 524-8211. Cosi 1101 Lake Street 524-8412. Cozy Corner
Restaurant 138 N. Marion 383-1750. Jerusalem
Cafe 1110 Westgate 848-7734. Khyber Pass 1031 Lake Street 445-9032. King I
Restaurant 105 N. Marion 383-2975. Los Cazadores 1113 Lake Street 386-6189. Luos Peking House 113 N. Marion 386-3055. Mancinis Pizza Pasta 1038 Lake Street 445-9700. Maple Tree
Restaurant 1034 Lake Street 848-8267. Minou
Cafe Bakery 104 N. Marion 848-6540. Original Pancake House 954 Lake Street 524-0955. Marion Street
Grille 189 N. Marion 383-1551. Panda Express 1030 Lake Street 386-1019. Purees Pizza Pasta 1023 Lake Street 386-4949. Quiznos Subs 1148 Westgate 524-5750. Rock Ls 1115 Lake Street 386-3443. Subway 1000 Lake Street 386-5916. TGI Fridays 401 N. Harlem 445-8249. River Forest Town
Center (Lake Street at Harlem in River Forest, just across the street from Downtown Oak Park)
restaurants includes: Panera Bread Company. Abrahamsons Furriers 122 N. Marion 386-6700. Bugaboo Shoes 1105 Westgate 383-4425. Competitive Foot 102 N. Marion 524-0030. Dress Barn 1100 Lake Street 358-0518. EStylo 1024 North Blvd. 524-9004. Gap/Gap Kids 435 N. Harlem 660-9962. La Femmena 1022 North Blvd. 386-8830. Mephisto Shoes 1026 North Blvd. 524-0321. Old Navy Clothing 417 N. Harlem 848-9103. Rocking Horse Boutique 119 N. Marion 383-2234. Shirtworks 127 N. Marion 383-4100. Spauldings for Ladies and Gentlemen 106-110 N. Marion 386-1802. United Colors of Benetton 1020 Lake Street 383-1105. Books, Cards, Stationary. Afriware, Inc. 948 Lake Street 524-8398. Barbaras Bookstore 1100 Lake Street 848-9140. The Book Table 1045 Lake Street 386-9800. Borders Books and
Cafe 1144 Lake Street 386-6927. Fitzgeralds Fine Stationary 131 N. Marion 445-8077. Paper Source 1109 Lake Street 445-7700. ATT
Wireless 425 N. Harlem 888-344-3332. Cingular
Wireless 1000 Lake Street 524-5599. Nextel 1142 Lake Street 383-2021. T-Mobile 1130 Lake Street 524-0113.
Coffee, Ice Cream Specialty Foods. Ben Jerrys 1025 Lake Street 358-8081. Caribou
Coffee 423 N. Harlem 358-1212. Certified Land Grocers 940 Lake Street 386-6652. Edys Grand Ice Cream 946 Lake Street 386-9011. Hayes
Coffees 1010 North Blvd. 524-1914. Marion Street Cheese Market 101 N. Marion 848-2088. Omaha Steaks 421 N. Harlem 524-1672. Penzeys Spices 1138 Lake Street 848-7772. Prairie Bread
Kitchen 103 N. Marion 445-1234. Starbucks
Coffee 1018 Lake Street 848-5051. Cyber Arena Cyber
Cafe 1010 Lake Street 524-8589. Carriage Flower
Shop 124 N. Marion 383-4862. Schereck Florist and Design 118 N. Marion 848-8383.
Beauty Salons and Spas. A Matter of Style 114 N. Marion 524-5151. Anthony Peter Salon 169 N. Marion 386-8000. Anthony Salerno Salon 195 N. Marion 383-1668.
Center Stage Salon 1012 North Blvd. 386-0203. The Hair Cuttery 1129 Lake Street 383-5327. Pro Nails II 1036 Lake Street 763-0292. Sandra Ross Salon 107 N. Marion 383-8814. Salon 212 212 S. Marion Across the street from the Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Style Magic Hair Salon 1138 Westgate 383-9404. Specialty Shopping and Gifts. For Eyes Optical 409 N. Harlem 358-2000. GNC Live Well 1125 Lake Street 445-1819. Jasmine WigMart 1123 Lake Street 848-0150. Professional Eye
Center 1121 Lake Street 383-7240. Weiner Optical 1100 Lake Street 848-4040. Alphabet Soup 1107 Lake Street 848-0300. Antiques Etc. 125 N. Harlem 386-9194. Mad Hatter Pottery
Bar 121 N. Marion 660-1707. Helix Oak Park Camera 1053 Lake Street 386-6447. Claires Accessories 407 N. Harlem 763-9352. Crafts by Diane 1133 Lake Street 445-3966. Crescent Moon 111 N. Marion 383-4104. Designs of the Interior 1035 Lake Street 848-4280. Fantasy Jewelry 1117 Lake Street 386-4638. HobbyTown USA 1000 Lake Street 445-8056. Kite Harbor 109 N. Marion 848-4907. Memes Antiques 1109 Westgate 383-2060. Oak Park Visitors
Center 158 Forest 848-1500. Pier One Imports 1143 Lake Street 660-9988. Scratch n Sniff 120 N. Marion 725-3034. Taylors Gifts and Bonsai 105 N. Marion 524-2410. Pumpkin Moon 1028 North Blvd. 524-8144. River Forest Town
Center. (Lake Street at Harlem in River Forest, just across the street from Downtown Oak Park)
shops include: Other specialty stores. Hemingway Museum Oak Park Avenue at Ontario Leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Wonderworks Childrens Museum North Ave at Elmwood short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Historic Pleasant Home Pleasant at Home short walk from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Mills Park Pleasant Street between Home and Marion short walk from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Scoville Park Oak Park Avenue at Lake Street leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Austin
Gardens Forest Avenue and Ontario leisurely stroll from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Other points of interest. Cheney Mansion Euclid between Erie and Ontario Streets leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Oak Park Public Library Lake Street at Grove leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Frank Lloyd Home and
Studio Chicago Ave. at Forest leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Hemingway Birth Place Oak Park Avenue by Superior leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple Lake Street at Kenilworth leisurely stroll or short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Conservatory East Ave. at Garfield (alongside Eisenhower Expressway) short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Ridgeland Common
Pool and Ice
Skating Lake Street at Ridgeland short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Rehm
Pool and Park East Ave. at Garfield (alongside Eisenhower Expressway) short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park. Farmers Market (Saturdays, June October) Lake Street at Elmwood short drive from Carleton Hotel Oak Park.; Oak Park Area
Convention Visitors
Bureau www.visitoakpark.com.; Oak Park/River Forest Chamber of Commerce.; Oak Park Tourist.; Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.; Hemingway In Oak Park.; Unity Temple Restoration Foundation
www.unitytemple-utrf.org