The best of the best, just west of the rest. Regularly listed as a top place to live, don’t let room for growing families and good schools fool you. Wary of big box stores and mindful of diversity and inclusion, Oak Park isn’t just another suburb. This mini-city has a committed, active citizenry, great public spaces and excellent dining, shopping and culture too. And, yes, that architect's houses.
A long-time local favorite, recently reimagined.
For book lovers of any age.
In three locations over the last hundred years, Barnard's is now run by the founder's great-grand nephews. Sales, repairs and restoration are all on the docket. Be sure to scope the walls for a photographic history of cycling, Oak Park and the shop.
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