Location

Modena Green Oaks

Small-town charm and a casual, comfortable lifestyle: Modena Green Oaks is conveniently located on the shores of Lake Michigan near the I-294 corridor in Lake Bluff, Illinois, just 35 miles north of downtown Chicago. Residents and their families enjoy easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and a community calendar overflowing with parades, art festivals, concerts and barbecues. You’ll quickly see what so many love it here!

Nearby Attractions

The Naval Station Great Lakes

Explore the Navy’s largest training installation and home of the Navy’s only Boot Camp. Located outside Gate 1, The National Museum of the American Sailor tells the story of the United States Navy with more than 40,000 artifacts and records, naval uniforms and accessories from the early 1900s to the present, and the country's largest archive of boot camp-related photographs.

Lake Bluff History Museum

Showcases historic information, photographs and artifacts that trace Lake Bluff's history from the 1800s to present.

Downtown Lake Bluff

Charming, walkable, and historic hub known for its Scranton Avenue dining, boutiques, breweries, shops, and the Village Green Park.

Lake Forest Beach

Open year-round and features 28 acres including sheltered pavilions, a fishing pier, boat launching ramp, and walking path.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Offering six miles of trails for hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation. You can also rent bikes and a variety of boats on-site and explore the 115-acre lake, enjoy a picnic, or just enjoy the relaxing setting.

Lake Bluff Brewing Company

Not only a popular local, award-winning beer hall but also a destination brewery for Chicago and beyond. Works created by artists from the area and across the globe are displayed upon taproom walls. Visitors also can hear live music and attend Oktoberfest.

Crab Tree Farm

Historic, privately owned working farm and museum located on Lake Michigan. Originally a 20th-century dairy farm, the site includes a central barn with a clock tower and architecturally significant, renovated buildings which house furniture, textiles, rugs, and pottery from the Arts and Crafts movement.

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