Northbrook's Most Visited Destinations On Foursquare

Among the litany of social networks at our disposal these days, Foursquare is among the most popular within a certain digital niche — geotagging. To some, it's an obvious invasion of privacy. To others, it's a way to share your favorite destination with friends.

The Foursquare app and network allows people with smartphones to "check in" to a location — store, restaurant, park, etc. — and earn points for exploring. Foursquare users can also share pictures of their favorite place, leave tips or rate it for would-be visitors. 

Looking through the Best Nearby category of places in Northbrook, clicking on a location reveals all the tips and check-ins the place has collected over the years. Below are some of Northbrook's most visited locations. 

• Northbrook Court
  • 4,354 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.3/10
  • Recent Tip: "Get a free body scan to avoid changing room headaches and find your fit in 100s of brands at the Me-Ality booth on the lower level in front of Macy's." By Me-Ality.
• Northbrook Sports Center
  • 268 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.7/10
  • Recent Tip: "I love this place. Sooner or later I will start to live here..." By Allie.
• Andreas Hogue Salon
  • 111 people checked in.
  • Recent Tip: "Need a new softer color for Spring ask for Arlette. The resident colorist!" By Tina A.
• Max & Benny's
  • 919 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.8/10
  • Recent Tip: "We love Linda the waitress. Fantastic" By Arlette M.
• Nickel City
  • 525 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.1/10
  • Recent Tip: "Kids loved it and they had a free section in back." By Claire A.
• Ron of Japan
  • 636 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.0/10
  • Recent Tip: "Pro tip: wear stretchy pants, have an extra layer of clothing you can shed off when you leave, and get the egg sauce!" By Drew N.
• Barnaby's
  • 638 people checked in.
  • Rated 8.2/10
  • Recent Tip: "On wednesdays its really crowded, but that's because the pizza is buy one get one free. Woot." By Lauren L. 
• Mission Hills Country Club
  • 183 people checked in.
  • Rated 7.3/10
  • Recent Tip: "Great place for morning meetings and golf" By Fred W.

Surprised to see what's popular in town? Want to reveal a secret spot we might not know of? Share your thoughts in the comments below!