2013 Travel Guide
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Grand Hotel & Suites
The Grand Hotel is situated in the heart of Gurnee just minutes from Gurnee Mills and 984 ft. from Six Flags Main Gate! There are several restaurants in walking distance from fine dining to more casual. Hotel offers a variety of rooms, including themed suites for adults and kids, to regular rooms that are 25% bigger than an average hotel room. Kid's suites include an in-room air hockey table. All rooms have a grand bathroom, refrigerator and microwave. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, enjoy a workout at Gold's Gym and take a dip in the heated pool at no extra charge.
CITY: Gurnee
CityPark
Lincolnshire's place for dining, shopping, entertainment and work. Enjoy unique boutiques, the 20-theatre Regal Cinema and IMax, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, ceramic painting, outdoor summer concerts and a variety of restaurants.
CITY: Lincolnshire
17 - 18
The 16th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival
The Lincolnshire Art Festival proudly celebrates its 16th year as a fine arts institution this summer. This Art Festival is currently ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine. Located in one of Chicago's most prosperous suburbs, this popular art festival draws crowds from near and far. Live music and entertainment. Art activities for kids make the festival a destination for art lovers of all ages.
CITY: Lincolnshire
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 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
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
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Gurnee
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
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
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
Bittersweet Golf Course
Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.
CITY: Gurnee
The Button Room Museum
We are a vintage and antique Button Museum. Our button displays rotate on a monthly basis based upon the current theme. Visitors will be given an opportunity to view beautiful buttons on display and learn more about two incredible women who saved and preserved everything (beautiful objects and historical artifacts). The museum will host a variety of small clubs, exhibitions, workshops, and events.
CITY: Gurnee
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
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
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
CITY: Argonne
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
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
Paradise Mist Spa
Legend has it that if you get close enough to touch the Paradise Mist that surrounds the Fountain of Youth, the magical feeling will be yours forever. This Paradise Mist offers relaxation areas and tropical decor allowing their guests (women, men, teens, tweens and the weary traveler) to be treated to body treatments, massages, facials, nail treatments along with make-up and hair styling away from the daily grind. Come experience the Paradise Mist located inside the Keylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort!
CITY: Gurnee
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
Oct 20
9 to 5
This hilarious new musical from Grammy Award-winner Dolly Parton features the hit title song and Tony Award-nominated score. 9 to 5 is the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the rolodex era. When three unlikely friends take control of the office and put their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss in his place, they learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.
CITY: Lincolnshire
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
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
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall, and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad. Slaves would be housed in the basement or the barn. View artifacts from the Civil War, see the "Crystal Ballroom" where traveling guests would be entertained or the room dedicated to the family of a local man that died on the Titanic.
CITY: Gurnee
14
Out in the Park
A spectacular night at Six Flags Great America of amusement and entertainment to help benefit Chicago House. Featuring live musical performances by Jess Goodwin and Eli Lieb.
CITY: Gurnee
Didier Farms
Didier Farms Pumpkin Festival features hay rides, corn maze, farm animal zoo, petting zoo, authentic Native American teepees, halloween shop, costume shop, animated figures and fall displays.
CITY: Prairie View
Crystal Lake Plaza
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY: Crystal Lake
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
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
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
The Lehmann Mansion
Historical landmark situated on 60 magnificent acres in the Village of Lake Villa. Beautifully restored and renovated for weddings, banquets and private parties. Three-season tent accommodates up to 350 guests.
CITY: Lake Villa
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Moraine Hills State Park
More than 10 miles of one-way trails throughout its 2,052 acres of rolling hills make Moraine Hills popular for hikers and bicyclists.
CITY: McHenry
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
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
Jan 1
Mary Poppins
The world's favorite nanny arrives on the Marriott stage! Mary Poppins, based on P.L. Travers' beloved stories and the classic Disney film, features a magical score and thrilling dancing with "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "Feed the Birds" and "Let's Go Fly a Kite" coming to life in front of your eyes for the very first time. So bring the whole family and spend a Jolly Holiday with Mary and an irresistible cast of characters.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Marengo Ridge - McHenry County Conservation District
The major glacial feature at Marengo Ridge Conservation area is the Marengo Ridge, from which the site derives its name. Left by the retreating Wisconsin glacier, the Marengo Ridge moraine is 40 miles long and 3 miles wide, creating one of the steepest vertical moraines in Illinois, at 1,050 feet above sea level. This rugged, fire-protected topography supported wooded communities dominated by oak species. Site features hiking trails, campground, picnic shelters, scenic views, x-country skiing, and fishing.
CITY: Marengo
Genesee Theatre
Experience the grandeur of world-class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee Theatre is now home to world-class performances including Broadway shows, musical acts, comedians and more. In addition to the shows this venue is a historic hot-spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and a variety of special events. There are also a number of completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting, or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.
CITY: Waukegan
Clockwise Theatre
Clockwise Theatre's goal is to offer alternative entertainment choices, including world premiers of plays with an emphasis on Midwestern playwrights, new or unusual small-scale musicals, and programming for the teenage-young adult audience. Clockwise hopes to offer a welcoming canvas on which to work, mobilizing the energy of the young, wisdom of the old, vision of the artist, and the rich cultures woven throughout Waukegan and the Midwest.
CITY: Waukegan
More Than Delicious Orchard
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears.
CITY: Woodstock
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Opera House
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
CITY: Woodstock
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake’s rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
CITY: Grayslake
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
Homestead Orchard
This u-pick orchard features 14 varieties of apples, plus rhubarb and raspberries. The Homestead's store is located in a century-old horse barn, stocked with homemade honey, candles, dried flowers, dried apple chips and more.
CITY: Woodstock
Greenshire Golf Course
A well-maintained par 27-layout, with holes ranging between 100 and 210 yards. With the course length being 1,265 yards, Greenshire will test the best of golfer's short game and provides a course for all skill levels to enjoy. The ability to play a round in less than 1.5 hours offers experienced players an alternative to the driving range. Comprehensive instruction from PGA professionals, ladies leagues and exciting events are also offered. Located just north of Waukegan in Beach Park, this course offers everyone, from the novice golfer to even the most accomplished golfer, a real short-game challenge. Open seasonally.
CITY: Beach Park
HeatherRidge Golf Course
HeatherRidge Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging full length nine hole layout that is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Adding to its beauty are the flowing creeks and ponds that come into play on seven of the nine holes. Also enjoy the unique outside Cabana Bar and Grill. Great food, cold drinks, outstanding atmosphere and friendly staff will complete your HeatherRidge golfing experience. Golf clubs available for rent. Located on Northern Illinois' favorite 9-hole golf course, The HeatherRidge Clubhouse is a beautiful venue for just about any occasion. If you are planning a weddings, banquets or party we are the place.
CITY: Gurnee
Gridley's Bar & Grille
Gridley's Bar & Grille provides the finest quality cuisine with affordable pricing in a friendly atmosphere. Our exciting cuisine includes fresh seafood, prime steaks, chops, meats smoked onsite, salads and sandwiches. Live entertainment three nights a week.
CITY: Long Grove
Antioch Bowling Lanes
28 AMF lanes - 2 cocktail lounges - open pool & darts - karaoke - bumper and cosmic bowling - kids' birthday parties.
CITY: Antioch
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
CITY: Lincolnshire
The Lotus Suites
This affordable, extended stay hotel is situated on a 200 acre Championship Golf Estate. An 80-room all-suite hotel, some with full kitchens and fireplaces, offering great amenities including in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television with HBO, Nintendo games and coffee maker. Relax in the heated indoor pool or Jacuzzi, work out in the fitness area, play a game of tennis or practice on the driving range and wake up to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
CITY: Wadsworth
Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Jack Benny Center for the Arts -- Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus and Bowen Park Theatre & Opera Companies. Bowen Park Theatre provides professional theatre and opera as well as children's theatre in the summer months, spring, and in December. The Jack Benny Center is the home of "The Old Time Radio Show" that holds performances quarterly.
CITY: Waukegan
Regal Cinemas' CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater
In November of 1998, the CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater operated by Regal Cinemas opened its doors and within one year became one of the top five grossing movie theaters in the state of Illinois. This 93,908 square foot theater has 4,400 stadium seats divided among 21 first run and art film theaters. The 270 seat 3D IMAX, complete with IMAX PSE sound system and 5-story screen, is the only IMAX serving greater Chicago's north and northwest suburbs. Moviegoers enjoy advance ticketing and on-site gourmet cafe.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Dole Mansion at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Black walnut doors, detailed wood carvings in the Eastlake style, amazing marble fireplaces: there's so much to see on a tour of the historic Dole Mansion and the original Crystal Lake Country Club (now the Creative Arts Center).
CITY: Crystal Lake
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Located in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O'Lakes State Park is a water oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. The park borders three natural lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink - and the Fox River. The park also contains a 44-acre lake within its boundaries. Comprising of over 6,000 acres; the recreational opportunities include two campgrounds with over 230 sites with a youth group area to accommodate 150 youngsters, seven picnic areas and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding with horse rental and horse-drawn wagon rides are available May-Oct. Hunting, ice fishing and ice skating are offered in the fall and winter months.
CITY: Spring Grove
Bowen Park
The newly renovated Bowen park's theme for the new playground is "Forest Findings". The overall layout offers tiered play areas arranged on the northwest hillside of Bowen Park. Fun and learning will go hand-in-hand as children and their families enjoy modern playground amenities, combined with several environmental learning stations that represent a forest ecosystem. Parents and kids alike will also enjoy the six-station fitness/exercise trail located on the perimeter of the playground.
CITY: Waukegan
Long Grove Confectionery Company & Tours
Experience how our handmade, gourmet chocolates are produced and packaged. Reservations are required for live production tours Tuesday-Thursday 10am-12pm. Free Saturday tours leaving on the hour 11:00am-3:00pm. No reservations needed, but accepted. Live production not guaranteed on Saturday. Shopping in our Outlet Store completes the tour and is open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm. Closed on most holidays.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
See the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works, children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre.
CITY: Lincolnshire
McHenry Drive-In Outdoor Theatre
One of the few remaining authentic drive-in movie theatres remaining in Illinois. Enjoy the nostalgia of double-feature movies in the comfort of your car. Unique family experience.
CITY: McHenry
Russell Military Museum
"Where History Comes Alive." The Russell Military Museum has over 100 military vehicles on display from WWI to present day. The museum offers a 10,000 sq ft indoor display area and 8 acres of outdoor display. Birthday party and group packages available. Guided tours can also be arranged for groups. The museum closes during the winter months and is primarily outdoors, so please check the weather or call ahead before planning your trip.
CITY: Russell
McCarthy's Restaurant and Irish Pub
McCarthy's Restaurant and Irish Pub is casual American cuisine with some Irish specialities. We have a menu that appeals to everyone. We have live entertainment in our Pub Thursday - Saturday, we have two kids menus and outdoor dining. We have customized catering and can accommodate large groups. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 40 guest and our restaurant can accommodate up to 250 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park is located along the shores of Lake Michigan from Waukegan to the Wisconsin state line. Stretching leisurely for six and a half miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan in northern Illinois, Illinois Beach State Park encompasses the only remaining beach ridge shoreline left in the state. The 4,160-acre park offers a campground, full service resort, camp store, picnic areas, fishing, boating, hiking and biking trails and a visitors center open intermittently throughout the year. There is swimming along the six miles of beaches.
CITY: Zion
The Ragdale Foundation
Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
CITY: Lake Forest
The Olive Tap
A specialty food store featuring artisanal, small batch Extra Virgin Olive Oils on tap, a variety of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, fresh spices from our Spice Locker, and a full menu of gourmet food items and accessories. Stop in for a taste and see why customers say wow!
CITY: Long Grove
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.
CITY: Woodstock
21 - 22
Zion's 27th Nostalgia Days
Come out and enjoy the 27th Annual Nostalgia Days Carnival and Car Show. Listen to live music and DJ's, play our trivia games to win great prizes. Antique and Custom car show and cruise. Dance at 6:30pm on Friday night with outdoor movies following. Carnival rides, food vendors, lawn mower races, climbing wall, games and fun for everyone.
CITY: Zion
Grayslake Heritage Center
A state-of-the-art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room, and a classroom.
CITY: Grayslake
Hampton Inn Hotel - Gurnee
Enjoy one of the newly renovated comfy rooms with all new Cloud 9 beds and the little touches such as wireless Internet in all rooms, heated outdoor pool, complimentary passes to Gold's Gym with an indoor pool, fresh baked cookies and a House Hot Deluxe breakfast. Meeting facilities to accommodate groups of up to 100 are also available. This hotel is conveniently located a tenth of a mile from Six Flags Great American/Hurricane Harbor Waterpark and down the street from Gurnee Mills. Tour the Jelly Belly Center, play golf, see a sailor graduate from Navy Boot Camp or visit the Volo Auto Museum all within minutes away. So when you're ready to give yourself a break, head our way and discover the Hampton Inn hotel in Chicago/Gurnee.
CITY: Gurnee
Adina's Restaurant
Adina's offers classic American food in a cozy intimate atmosphere. It always feels like spring inside as flowers grace each table and painted scenes from across the country adorn the walls. Executive Chef, Andy Friese creates quite a diverse menu, featuring a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and homemade soups at lunch. The Angus beef burgers, A1 Prime Rib sandwiches with homemade chips are local favorites. It expands during dinner time with even more selections including prime rib, seared scallops, walleye, Grecian skirt steak and a chef's special pasta. Enhanced by a nice list of domestic and imported beers, red and white wines, Adina's is a great neighborhood asset. Outdoor tables, side open hearth, televisions at the bar and outdoor patio. Heated outdoor smoking area.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Country Cabin Orchard and Nursery
This u-pick apple orchard (with eight varieties), also includes a petting zoo, gift shop, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, donuts, pies, bakery and fall nursery. Open mid-September through December 24.
CITY: Woodstock
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Best Western Gurnee Hotel and Suites
Stay at this pet-friendly Gurnee, Illinois hotel located less than one mile from Six Flags Great America. Ideally situated off Interstate 294 in Northern Illinois, the Best Western Gurnee Hotel & Suites offers the best in accommodations, customer service and location. This Gurnee hotel features 65 well-appointed guest rooms, each offering cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access for guests' convenience. This 100 percent non smoking hotel offers a variety of amenities including a complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry and full business services.
CITY: Gurnee
Rainforest Cafe - Gurnee
Rainforest Cafe is a wild place to eat and shop. The most realistic indoor rainforest created with amazingly lush surroundings, cascading waterfalls, giant fish aquariums and more.
CITY: Gurnee
Silo Restaurant
The Silo has been a landmark on the North Shore for over 32 years, serving famous Pan Pizza. Award winning chili, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, dinner entrees, and a full service bar compliment our menu. The Silo seats customers on two different levels! We also provide a complete carryout menu. The Silo is an independently owned and operated family restaurant. Plan your next party or catering event at The Silo.
CITY: Lake Bluff
Long Grove Cafe & Restaurant
The Long Grove Café sits beside a beautiful wooded Mill pond and water fountain that splashes to give a family of ducks a nice place to live and the guests get a pleasant and serene view. Alfresco and indoor dining is available as well as a private dining room and plenty of parking. Great food, great ambience, great view & affordable prices. There is a lunch and dinner menu that includes steaks, seafood, kabobs, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches and breakfast on weekends. Full bar with an extensive wine list & fine wine shop at retail prices. Special Greek menu on Thursday nights.
CITY: Long Grove
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
CITY: McHenry
Sunshine & Shadow Quilt Shoppe
Specializing in reproduction fabrics, vintage patterns & vintage pattern books. Located on historic Green St. shopping district adjacent to the McHenry Riverwalk.
CITY: McHenry
Doubetree Libertyville Mundelein
This upscale Award-winning hotel prides itself on providing business travelers and family vacationers with the utmost in luxury accommodations perfectly blended with the 5-star styling and service of a downtown hotel. Hotel features 183 custom designed guestrooms with the distinctive design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Enjoy a wealth of amenities including natural oak armoires, over-sized genuine leather Morris chairs, imported granite bath finishes, and cozy window seats. Take advantage of a superb selection of services, such as a large indoor heated pool, fitness center, meeting rooms and business center. Then discover Karma Asian Food & Fine Wine, an award winning restaurant and bar featuring an eclectic lunch and dinner menu with a Pan-Asian flavor.
CITY: Mundelein
Bill's Pizza & Pub
Bill's Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant, since 1957, with a unique, comfortable, rustic, northwoods-inspired dining room with incredible wildlife mounts. World's renowned first double-decker and famous thin crust pizzas are outstanding! Bill's also offers delicious sandwiches and desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cold and served in a frosty mug, and the food is great. Throw your cares out the window and your peanut shells on the floor. Have Kids? Great! Bill's offers a large selection of video games for children. Convenient carryout and prompt delivery service, allows quality pizzas, sandwiches, and munchies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home or a hotel.
CITY: Mundelein
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Clearwater Theater
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
CITY: Dundee
Lovells of Lake Forest
Lovells of Lake Forest is a fine dining restaurant located in a beautiful French-styled mansion along Chicago's North Shore. A majority of our menu items are deeply rooted in the American culinary tradition. Private dining for events is also available.
CITY: Lake Forest
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Start your day off right with our new Express Start Breakfast featuring the world's best cinnamon roll.
CITY: Libertyville
Woodstock Opera House
Built in 1889 as City Hall, the Woodstock Opera House has long been one of the top performing arts centers in the Midwest. Its illustrious history also includes a cameo in Groundhog Day.
CITY: Woodstock
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Square
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
CITY: Woodstock
Comfort Inn - Gurnee
Located within walking distance of Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall, and one mile from Six Flags . This Gurnee, IL hotel is centrally located close to area attractions like the Bittersweet Golf Club, the annual Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Illinois
CITY: Gurnee
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District includes the Steeple Chase Golf Club, Diamond Lake Beach and Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center.
CITY: Mundelein
McHenry County Historical Society Museum
Preserved buildings include an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room school house, and a 20th Century modern tourist cabin.
CITY: Union
