Azoosment Park at Santa's Village

Azoosment Park at Santa's Village is an amusement park/petting zoo. Unlimited pony rides and amusement rides with one paid admission.

CITY: East Dundee

Volo Auto Museum

The most under priced attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like battle scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy great food in a Betty Boop themed diner and more. All in one location!

CITY: Volo

Illinois Railway Museum

The award winning Illinois Railway Museum (IRM), open from April through October, celebrates railway preservation with electric cars, steam trains, diesel trains, trolley buses and motor buses operating throughout the grounds. This museum was the film location for all of the scenes on the train and at the railroad depot in A League of Their Own.

CITY: Union

Belvidere Park District

The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.

CITY: Belvidere

Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center

Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.

CITY: South Barrington

Grand Victoria Casino

The biggest, the grandest, the most stylish and the most comfortable casino in all of Illinois. Over 80,000 square feet and two decks of fun and excitement.

CITY: Elgin

Donley's Wild West Town

See a Wild West show and museum of Western memorabilia, then dine at Donley's Old West Steakhouse.

CITY: Union

Peter Patterson Glassworks

Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.

CITY: Mundelein

The Roxana Hotel / Bed & Breakfast

This 1893 historic Victorian resort and bed and breakfast is set on three tree covered acres on the beautiful Mineola Bay of Fox Lake. Each room is beautifully decorated and offers an opportunity for relaxation and romance. Check in and leave your cares behind. Enjoy taking a swim in the lake or watching a beautiful sunset, with a glass of wine, on the front porch during the warm summer months. In the winter, warm up in front of the fire in our Victorian era parlor.

CITY: Fox Lake

C J Smith Resort

For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.

CITY: Antioch

My Best Friend's Wedding - Cuneo Museum

In this romantic comedy a food critic jealously tries to put a stop to her best buddy's wedding. The movie filmed extensively around Chicago, including the historic Drake Hotel on North Michigan Avenue; on a Mercury boat cruise as it sailed down the Chicago River; and at the suburban Cuneo Museum & Gardens, a Mediterranean-style mansion that features 75 acres of beautiful formal gardens. The gazebo featured in one of the wedding scenes was built for the film, but Cuneo's owners decided to keep it permanently.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park

World's first exclusive snowboard area, USASA regional event location, state of the art snowmaking system.

CITY: Algonquin

Lake County Fairgrounds

The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.

CITY: Grayslake

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County

Presents the finest entertainers in the industry. Bold expressions of music, theatre, dance and variety acts. Featuring professional touring concerts as well as college music, theatre and dance presentations.

CITY: Grayslake

Prairie State Winery

Established in 1998, this family winery produces many award-winning wines, all of which are made exclusively from Illinois grape varieties, including those grown in the family's own vineyard

CITY: Genoa

Blue Ambience Spa

We offer a variety of high-quality services. An exclusive environment created to quench your relaxation needs: Massage, skin care, body treatments, manicure, pedicure, waxing, group party, couples massages with lunch and gift certificate.

CITY: Long Grove

Edwards Orchard

Come visit our farm this fall to share in our rustic culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts. Take a horse drawn ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples too. Family tradition starts here! There's a petting zoo too.

CITY: Poplar Grove

Chicago Slaughter

The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Summerfield Farm & Zoo

Summerfield Zoo is home to a large variety of exotic animals, ranging from reindeer and monkeys to camels and mountain lions. We are proud to offer an up close and personal animal experience. While at the zoo, enjoy our education and fun animal encounter presentations. Summerfield Zoo is open selected weekends May through November.

CITY: Belvidere

Sears Centre Arena

A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Bull Run Maize Maze

This seven-acre maze was designed by England's Adrian Fisher, the "Michael Jordan of mazes." Navigate the four miles of paths during the day or in the evening on special moonlight maze nights.

CITY: Poplar Grove

J.W. Platek's

At J.W. Plateks restaurant and Brewery, you will have an exceptional dining experience. Unique specials, seafood and hand cut steaks are just some of the things we have to offer. The only brewery in McHenry County, with fresh robust handcrafted beers.

CITY: Richmond

Coral Woods - McHenry County Conservation District

This sugar maple forest provides the sweet sap necessary for annual maple sugar programs, and is also known for its magnificent display of spring wildflowers. Activities include hiking, x-country skiing, picnic shelters and scenic views.

CITY: Marengo

Fox River Bike Trail

Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.

CITY: Elgin

Zanies Comedy Club - Vernon Hills

Popular comedians perform at Zanies, providing an evening of laughter and fun. The "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the suburbs laugh with the same great talent.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Volo Bog State Natural Area

Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.

CITY: Ingleside

Blackthorn Grille

The Blackthorn Grille is a traditional Irish Pub focusing on gourmet meals and a wide selection of top-quality wines and beers. You will find the finest quality in every detail at the Blackthorn Grille. From our Executive Chef to the tenured bar staff, we have created the ideal atmosphere to enjoy a meal or share a bit of drink.

CITY: Lake Villa

Poplar Grove Children's Farm

Poplar Grove Children's Farm is a seasonal farm for children and families who come for the petting zoo, mini-putt, craft barn and lots more.

CITY: Poplar Grove

PM&L Theatre

PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.

CITY: Antioch

Raue Center for the Arts

A center for visual and performing arts through education, creative expression, guidance, artistic nourishment, insight and inspiration, in an historic venue.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Bonner Farm

Get into the swing of spring at Bonner Heritage Farm! Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, crafts and demonstrations. Wagon rides, farm animals, food and entertainment round out the afternoon. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Bonner farmhouse.

CITY: Lindenhurst

Long Grove Historic Village

Long Grove is home to over 80 specialty shops and restaurants, set within historic buildings, cobblestone walks and colorful gardens. Visitors find unusual gift stores, art galleries, antiques, upscale clothing and diverse food and dining options.

CITY: Long Grove

Belvidere Cemetery and Pettit Memorial Chapel

Established in 1847, this is the burial ground for Belvidere's illustrious pioneers. Want to go right to a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark? Visit the Pettit Memorial Chapel.

CITY: Belvidere

Petit Memorial Chapel

Petit Memorial Chapel, located in Belvidere Cemetery, was designed by Frank Llyod Wright and erected in 1907. Brochures available for self-guided historic tours. Open daily, 8am - sunset. Tours available by appointment.

CITY: Belvidere

The Framery

Expert custom picture framing & frame restoration, art gallery, interior accessories with antique furniture.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Prime Outlets at Huntley

Prime Outlets at Huntley offers over 40 brand name retailers at 25% to 65% off every day, including Mikasa, Reebok/Rockport Outlet Store, BOSE Factory Outlet, The Gap, Carter's and much more.

CITY: Huntley

Opera House of Woodstock

Built in the 1800s in Steamboat Gothic style, the opera house hosts musicals, dramas, dance and touring groups.

CITY: Woodstock

Barrington Ice House Village Mall Shops and Restaurants

Explore this historic mall, built in 1904, featuring more than 20 specialty shops and Chessie's, an authentic 1915 train station restaurant with its own railroad car.

CITY: Barrington

Royal Oak Farm Fruit Orchard

Enjoy 22 varieties of pick-your-own and pre-picked apples from August through October, breakfast or lunch in the Country Restaurant, a miniature train ride, carousel, petting zoo, gift shop and bakery, and seasonal events that include Applefest and Pumpkinfest.

CITY: Harvard

Donley's Wild West Town

Wild west displays and genuine cowboy memorabilia including train rides, horse rides, panning for gold, cowboy shows and more. Extensive antique phonograph and music box collection on display. Seasonally open April - October.

CITY: Union

A Leauge of Their Own - Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd., Union

This comedy follows the formation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s, at the start of World War II. All of the movie's scenes on the train and at the railroad depot were shot at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, home to more than 250 restored electric, steam and diesel trains. The Nebraska Zephyr passenger train seen in the film is part of the museum's permanent collection.

CITY: Union

Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

Private Master Suite surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.

CITY: Hampshire

Cuneo Mansion And Gardens

Historic mission dating from 1914 nestled on 75 acres of vistas and formal gardens. The Italianate architecture is the work of architect Benjamin Marshall, who was commissioned by Samuel Insull to create a summer villa.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Volo Antique Malls and Mercantile Mall

Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum. The site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls; 3 malls selling antiques, 1 mall selling unique collectibles, gifts, vintage, home decor and lots more. Plus, all new furniture mall with everything for every room of the house. Over 400 dealer shops in one location offering a breathtaking variety from which to choose.

CITY: Volo

Frank Lloyd Wright Pettit Memorial Chapel

Take a free self-guided tour of the Chapel, located in the Belvidere Cemetery, which was built in 1907 in memory of a local doctor.

CITY: Belvidere

Illinois Lincoln Highway

Take a journey on the Illinois Lincoln Highway, a 179 mile National Scenic Byway. From the Indiana border, west toward the mighty MIssissippi, you will find an adventure filled with variety, rich in history and heritage. As you travel the Lincoln Highway route across northern Illinois, take time to discover each communities' unique culture and special offerings and find a past era woven together with the present.

CITY: Belvidere

The Haeger Potteries

World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.

CITY: East Dundee

Grampy's Antique Store

Offers affordable American and English antiques / curiosities in primitive, country, cottage, Victorian, and traditional styles. Includes furniture, architectural goods, lamps, glassware, stoneware, tools, artwork, etc. Spend a day in Hebron.

CITY: Hebron

Pinstripes

Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.

CITY: South Barrington

The Painted Lady

Gifts, collectibles, fine furniture and accessories. Coffee and treats.

CITY: South Elgin

Westfield Hawthorn

Westfield Hawthorn is home to Macy's, JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott, Sears and over 140 diverse specialty retailers including: Bare Escentuals, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Disney Store, Gap, LOFT, H&M, Mario Tricoci Day Spa & Salon, Teavana, and Victoria's Secret. Ruby Tuesday and the food court offer over 20 eatery options. Sign up for the WFamily program to receive retailer discounts and invitations to free monthly fun days.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Fish Lake Campground Resort

This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.

CITY: Volo

Fish Lake Beach Campground

This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.

CITY: Volo

Natural Resource Center

The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.

CITY: Genoa

The Arboretum of South Barrington

The Arboretum is South Barrington’s newest and most exciting place to shop, dine and play. The open-air center is named for the lush treescapes and gardens of its landscape, and for the large tree farm that formerly stood on the site. An upscale mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including iPic Theaters, the ultimate cinema experience and a new way to go to the movies; L.L.Bean’s first Midwest outdoor gear and apparel store and the incomparable Pinstripes Bowling/Bocce/Bistro.

CITY: South Barrington

Valentino Vineyards & Winery

You don't have to take a trip to California to see a beautiful vineyard. Taste award winning wines, tour the vineyard, group and private events with food and wine, weddings, corporate events and more.

CITY: Long Grove

Glunz Family Winery & Cellars

Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Taste award-winning wines and shop the unique selection of gifts and accessories for wine lovers.

CITY: Grayslake

Quigs Orchard and Restaurant

Family owned since 1947, orchard includes restaurant and family store.

CITY: Mundelein

Boone County Conservation District

The enchanting charm of Boone County’s Buffalo Creek creates a picturesque scene of nature at its finest. With a mission of preserving nature for generations to come, the area offers numerous educational events and festivals.

CITY: Belvidere

Spring Hill Mall

Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.

CITY: Dundee

Susie's Garden Patch

Find u-pick asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins. Roadside produce includes sweet corn, muskmelons, peppers and pumpkins. Susie's hosts a Strawberry Festival every June.

CITY: Garden Prairie

River Trading Post

Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.

CITY: East Dundee

Round Lake Beach Sportscenter

Sportscenter

CITY: Round Lake Beach

Fox Valley Framing & Gallery

Custom framing, prints, framed prints.

CITY: Woodstock

The Upstairs Downstairs Shop

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, and gifts.

CITY: Hampshire

Lloyd and Leota's Antiques

Antiques and fine furniture, restoration, refinishing, repair, rushing, caning, spindles, and hand stripping. Complete restoration service. Eight shops and restaurants nearby. Spend a day in Hebron.

CITY: Hebron

Round Lake Area Park District

Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.

CITY: Round Lake

Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze

Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5 mazes with 33 acres of maze fields. For example, there is the Finger Fortune Trail for a quick maze that only takes 10 minutes. On another adventure, the Quiz Maze, answer fun quiz questions to guide you through and if you have the wrong answers, you'll go the wrong way! Family fun at every turn in the World's Largest Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, & Christmas trees. Fans of the board game, Clue, will instantly recognize the similarity to our maze game, FSI Farm Scene Investigation. Also enjoy the 50' tall observation tower, a Zip Line that is 30' high and 700' long, the ZORB Ride, beautiful wooded picnic area, free campfires, 3 wooden bridges in the corn maze, pedal carts and trikes, feed the goats, corn cabin, concessions for sale and free wagon ride to the five acre maze (weekends).

CITY: Spring Grove

Deer Park Town Center

Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago, O'Hare Airport, or Wisconsin. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.

CITY: Deer Park

Norton's USA

We sell only products made in the United States! We offer an eclectic mix of common household items from toys to tools, glassware to garden supplies, fashions to food and so much more. When you shop at Norton's U.S.A, you help keep America working!

CITY: Barrington

PK's Antiques

Specializing in vintage clothing, jewelry, china, accessories and books.

CITY: Elgin

Glunz Family Wine & Cellars - Long Grove

Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Our award-winning wines are available for tasting and to purchase by the bottle or discounted cases. Shop unique gifts and accessories for wine lovers at every level.

CITY: Long Grove

Brans Nut Company Factory Store

Fresh roasted nuts of all kinds, 30 flavors of Jelly Belly jellybeans, chocolates and chocolate-covered nuts. Stop in for a bag or a gift tin. We roast on site! Open every day 9-5.

CITY: Wauconda

Historic Woodstock Square

A Victorian town square, complete with bandstand and gazebo, is the setting for many unique shops, eateries, antiques stores and art galleries. The square is home to many events, and was the film site for the hit movie Groundhog Day.

CITY: Woodstock

Crystal Point Shopping Center

Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Experience Cooper's Hawk... a modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own handcrafted wines in mind. Start in our Napa-style tasting room, where you can view our wineries and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store for unique food or wine related gifts.

CITY: South Barrington

WhirlyBall Vernon Hills

WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast

Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.

CITY: Algonquin

Tom Guirl's Beaver Creek Pottery

Find skillfully handmade and kiln-fired pottery to decorate your home.

CITY: Belvidere

Haeger Potteries

This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.

CITY: Dundee

Wing Park Golf Course

Accessible and perfect for a quick nine, Wing Park's greens are small and hard to hit. The course is a manageable length for beginners and seniors.

CITY: Elgin

Judy's Quilt 'N' Sew

A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.

CITY: Hampshire

Von Bergens Country Market

In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.

CITY: Hebron

Bonnie Dundee Golf Course

Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.

CITY: Carpentersville

Crystal Lake Plaza

Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Olde St. Pete's Antiques

Primitive and unique furniture, accessories, folk art, and collectibles.

CITY: Hampshire

Whisper Creek Golf Course

This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.

CITY: Huntley