Westchester Things to Do

Oprah Winfrey, the queen of talk shows in the United States, heads Harpo Studios. Her world-famous and critically acclaimed talk show, Oprah, is recorded here daily. A legend in her own right, Oprah has made America and the wor... more

Joy Blue offers a casual atmosphere, geared toward the under-thirty trend setters. The traditional main bar serves 100 domestic and imported brews, as well as liquor and wine. Those looking for a break from the Wrigleyville spo... more

As promised by its name, Murphy's Bleachers lies just across the street from venerable Wrigley Field. On game days, massive crowds jam into the open-air bar and spill out onto the sidewalk before and after the game. Cub fans, y... more

Established in 1860, the Graceland Cemetery and Crematorium is Chicago's most famous cemetery and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Recall any important person in Chicago history, and chances are he or she is burie... more

Leather couches and a warm and inviting fireplace makes 404 Wine Bar an excellent winter hideout and a great place to recline with a glass of fine wine. Or in the warmer months, sip your wine in the outdoor seating area. Choose... more

Tanglin Shopping Centre is unique and fun. You won't find many clothing stores here, but you'll find shop after shop selling antiques, art, and collectibles -- from curios to carpets. Note: This information was ac... more

Like many of Chicago's Jewish congregations, the conservative Anshe Emet began on the West Side and eventually moved north. In 1910, the congregation found a permanent home in this simple yet elegant building. The exterior of t... more

Learn about the life, work and death of one of America's greatest writers through family photographs, early manuscripts and other memorabilia. Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway, author of 'The Old Man and the Sea', 'A Farewel... more

George Washington Maher constructed this house in 1897 for the eccentric banker John Farson. Maher followed the "motif-rhythm" theory of architecture, wherein ornamentation serves as symbolism of the place and people of a speci... more

Jutting out right into the middle of Lake Michigan, visitors to this enchanted place will experience a multitude of species of birds that have all called this place their temporary home. Most of the birds are migrating to warme... more