Around Town

Neighborhoods

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The Heights - an affluent neighborhood on the Bluffs.

Toddington Manor, a palatial estate worth an estimated $12 million dollars, will soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Who will be its new homeowner? (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Built at the turn-of-the-century, this manse sits on 12 acres of landscaped grounds. As featured in Architectural Digest, the estate includes a guest house, lagoon-style swimming pool, a tennis court, ponds and several lush gardens. (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Northern Heights Drive - the address of Lakeview's wealthiest citizens.

Ledgeview - The Drake's mansion on Northern Heights Drive, set on the Bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.

The Bluffs are protected by the Illinois State Conservation Society. What you see is what you get, as the Bluffs are only about a mile long. (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

The Bluffs - very sparse area of rugged coastline.

Beware: people have fallen off the edge to their deaths .... (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Overlook Point - cliffside scenic viewing area on top of the Bluffs.

As featured in Travel & Leisure Magazine, this Tudor-style mansion was built in the early 1900's, and is furnished with old English and French antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Overlook Inn - charming bed & breakfast set on top of the Bluffs, owned and operated by Victoria Andrews.

Blain and Victoria Andrews' House.

Brook Lane - upper middle class neighborhood.

A Championship Course, par-72 that plays all of 7,013 yards, is a visual delight at every turn, with shimmering lakes setting the boundaries on several holes and scenic wetlands on many more.

The Pines Resort & Country Club - tony resort and golf course owned by Victor Mason.

The Pines Spa and indoor pool.

This development project was designed and constructed exclusively by Victor Mason and Roger Cove

The Pines - an affluent neighborhood set on a private golf course.

A diverse neighborhood with lots of character.

Turtle Bay - working class neighborhood.

Here & There

An example of several modern sculptures around town. Don't miss the permanent collection of artwork and scultpures at the Munson-Williams Art Center.

Lakeview Drive - commercial and recreational area along Lake Michigan. Includes exclusive retail boutiques, a beautiful park, beach, pier and marina. A shipping zone with docks and warehouses is just south of Lakeview Drive's business and recreational area.

Captain Hook himself.

The Hook, Line & Sinker Restaurant (nicknamed the Hook) - popular seafood restaurant on the lakefront.

Enjoy Happy Hour daily with drink specials galore.

Rusty's Bar - lakefront nightspot near the shipping docks. Owned by Charlie Mackenzie. 

The Warehouse Nightclub - the hottest dance club in town located in an old, industrial warehouse by the shipping docks.

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.

The Annual Pines International Regatta. Sailboat enthusiasts come from around the world to compete in this international event.

Henderson Harbor Marina & Yacht Club - owned by Beth Henderson.

One of the most technologically advanced residential buildings in the US. Includes two pools, a gym, tennis courts and a mini-mall with movie cineplex for all your shopping and entertainment needs.

Mason Towers - exclusive residential high-rise on Lakeview Drive, owned and operated by Victor Mason.

The lobby is an impressive glass atrium that displays an important collection of modern artworks, including Kandisky.

The Drake Corporation - multinational conglomerate, founded by Stanley Drake.

If you get sick, this is the place to go. (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Lakeview Medical Center - premiere medical hospital where Dr. Bess Mason is the Chief of Staff.

One of the best colleges in the Chicago region.

Howe University - named after Alfred Howe, founder of Lakeview.

This state prison was modeled after Alcatraz. (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Lake Cell Prison - a maximum security prison 2 miles off the coast of Lakeview.

Malcolm enjoys riding his horse along this beautiful sandy beach.

Chelsea's Corner Island - Malcolm Dugan's island home named after his daughter.

Enjoy over 25 different coffee flavors.

Around the Clock Cafe - twenty-four hour diner and coffeehouse. Popular hangout for Lakeview's hip, young artist crowd and local HU college students.

Coming Soon -- a first-hand look at the Drake Collection. (Photo taken by Matt Wittig)

Munson-Williams Art Center - displays a permanent collection of many important pieces of artwork, including the famed Drake Collection, formerly on loan to the Louvre in Paris.

Map

If you ever get lost in Lakeview, swallow your pride and check out this handy town map ...

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