What is it like to live on Chicago's North Shore? The North Shore — including Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, and Glencoe — offers Lake Michigan access, Metra commuter rail, and distinct village character within 20 miles of downtown Chicago.
There's a moment that happens to almost everyone who moves to the North Shore. They arrive expecting one thing — a suburb — and discover something else entirely: a collection of genuinely different communities, each with its own rhythm, its own architecture, its own personality.
The question isn't really "Should I move to the North Shore?" For most people considering it, the answer is already yes. The real question is: which town is yours?