This great once a month Market features all hand crafted items from Hand Spun yarn to jewelry to steel drums. This Market is unique! When you visit the market, stop into La Petite Creperie & Bistro,for a delicious lunch.
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Ride the Rail for Resale and Consignment Shop ‘Bliss’ in Barrington
Consignment and resale stores are no longer outlets for your grandmothers attic. Many shops are now catering to upscale tastes and are great resources for anyone wishing to express their individual style and save some money in the process. Here are seven shops all within walking distance of the Barrington Metra Station.
Antiquing in Norwood Park
If you like to go antiquing, here are three great stores in Norwood Park, all within a 5-10 minute walk from the Metra station. We enjoyed all of these stores and their nicely displayed merchandise and fair prices.
Knit, Crochet, and Spend a Day Exploring Yarn Stores on the Line
Yarn, yarn and more yarn. For all of the knitters and crocheters out there, we have a list of yarn stores on the line for you to check out. Most of these shops offer classes for beginners and advanced students alike. Best of all, the stores on our list are less than a five minutes walk from the train station.
Yoga and Meatless Monday – Good For Your Body & Your Mind
Treat yourself to an excursion that will be beneficial to your health as well as the enviornment. Start with a class at Akasha Yoga and then enjoy one of the Meatless Monday dining options at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen.
Bachlorette on Board — Bar Hop
This bar crawl will take you and your friends to three different bars in two towns. Starting in Barrington, and ending the evening in Palatine, you can party into the early morning hours. Plan on meeting for dinner, as all three spots offer dinning as well.
Ladies’ Head to Toe Clothes Downtown Crystal Lake Shopping Experience
This shopping excursion for the ladies is all conveniently located in downtown Crystal Lake, on beautiful historical Williams Street. La Bellissima, Ms. Bossy Boots, The Clothes Gallery, and LuLu’s Wiggin Out are all featured. We recommend stopping at Benedict’s La Strata for a between-store bite to eat.
Shop Till You Drop for Gifts and Home Accessories — Crystsal Lake Shopping
This excursion highlights the many gift and home accessory shops in Historic Downtown Crystal Lake. The shops are conveniently located within a two blocks radius. Take time for lunch at William Street Public House.
Quilters on Board
This is a great excursion for all the Quilters out there. This trip will take you to four towns to see five different shops. Plan to get to the first store when they open as this excursion will most likely take all day. Wear your comfy shoes and prepare to be inspired!
Antiquing on the Line in Crystal Lake
Plan to spend some time antiquing in historic Crystal Lake and you may find a special treasure to bring home. All of the shops are conveniently located within a two block area. Before heading home grab a bite to eat at William Street Public House.
