Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Northbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northbrook and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Northbrook

• Astronomy & Satellites ...
  • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
  • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Northbrook:
  • 42.129122, -87.835095
  • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
  • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Northbrook

• Bird Watching ...
  • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
  • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Cook County
  • Since Northbrook is near Lake County and also DuPage County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Lake County
  • eBird sighting report for DuPage County

• Waymarking ...
  • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Northbrook ...

We found seven communities that share the name Northbrook.

There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Northbrook.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another six communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these six communities, six are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

• Communities Located In Illinois ...
  • Adams County
    • This Northbrook is located in Adams County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Northbrook.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Maryland
    • Carroll County
    • This Northbrook is located in Carroll County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Northbrook.
  • Ohio
    • Hamilton County
    • This Northbrook is located in Hamilton County and lies 261 miles [420 km]<1> to the southeast of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Northbrook.
  • Ontario
    • This Northbrook lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Chester County
    • This Northbrook is located in Chester County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the east of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Northbrook.
  • Tennessee
    • Knox County
    • This Northbrook is located in Knox County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Northbrook.
  • Texas
    • Harris County
    • This Northbrook is located in Harris County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Northbrook that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Northbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Northbrook ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

• Ancient Tree
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Tree
  • Ancient Tree is located in Cook County
• Arrowhead
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
  • Arrowhead is located in Cook County
• Birch Pond
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Pond
  • Birch Pond is located in Cook County
• Buttonwood
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
  • Buttonwood is located in Cook County
• Charring Cross
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charring Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charring Cross
  • Charring Cross is located in Cook County
• Cobblewood
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblewood
  • Cobblewood is located in Cook County
• Colonial Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
  • Colonial Village is located in Cook County
• Covenant Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covenant Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covenant Village
  • Covenant Village is located in Cook County
• Cozy Corner
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cozy Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozy Corner
  • Cozy Corner is located in Cook County
• Driftwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driftwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driftwood
  • Driftwood is located in Cook County
• Edgewood Grove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewood Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood Grove
  • Edgewood Grove is located in Cook County
• Fair Meadows
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
  • Fair Meadows is located in Cook County
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  • Fair Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Oaks
    • Fair Oaks is located in Cook County
  • Fox Hedge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hedge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hedge
    • Fox Hedge is located in Cook County
  • Fox Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Cook County
  • Garden Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Court
    • Garden Court is located in Cook County
  • Heathercrest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathercrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathercrest
    • Heathercrest is located in Cook County
  • Indian Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Ridge
    • Indian Ridge is located in Cook County
  • Lane Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Park
    • Lane Park is located in Cook County
  • Lee Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Woods
    • Lee Woods is located in Cook County
  • Mallard Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Creek
    • Mallard Creek is located in Cook County
  • Maple Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ridge
    • Maple Ridge is located in Cook County
  • Meadow Green
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Green
    • Meadow Green is located in Cook County
  • Pheasant Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Creek
    • Pheasant Creek is located in Cook County
  • Regency Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Place
    • Regency Place is located in Cook County
  • Royal Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Court
    • Royal Court is located in Cook County
  • Royal Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Ridge
    • Royal Ridge is located in Cook County
  • Sanders Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Crossing
    • Sanders Crossing is located in Cook County
  • Sanders Prairie
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Prairie
    • Sanders Prairie is located in Cook County
  • Solar Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solar Grove
    • Solar Grove is located in Cook County
  • Sportmans Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sportmans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sportmans Cove
    • Sportmans Cove is located in Cook County
  • Stonebrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
    • Stonebrook is located in Cook County
  • Stonegate
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
    • Stonegate is located in Cook County
  • Summerhill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerhill
    • Summerhill is located in Cook County
  • Sun Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Ridge
    • Sun Ridge is located in Cook County
  • Sunset Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Court
    • Sunset Court is located in Cook County
  • Sunset Fields
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Fields
    • Sunset Fields is located in Cook County
  • Sycamore Lane
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Lane
    • Sycamore Lane is located in Cook County
  • Thorn Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
    • Thorn Hill is located in Cook County
  • Timber Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
    • Timber Ridge is located in Cook County
  • Willow Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Cove
    • Willow Cove is located in Cook County
  • Willow Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
    • Willow Creek is located in Cook County
  • Willow Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
    • Willow Wood is located in Cook County

How Far From Northbrook to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a village such as Northbrook to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Northbrook and extending to:

• Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Northbrook to Chicago, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
• Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 608 miles [978.5 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,177 miles [9,940.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,917 miles [11,131.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,802 miles [7,728.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Northbrook: www.northbrook.il.us/

The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov