Independence Grove Forest Preserve

This scenic 1,114-acre Preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.

CITY: Libertyville

The Harbour Club

Restaurant and Lounge located right on Bluff Lake in the Chain O'Lakes. Outside dining, tiki bar and boat docking.

CITY: Antioch

Catbridge Cellars

Wine Shop featuring Fine Wines from Earthly Vines.

CITY: Antioch

Stoney River Legendary Steak

High quality food and attentive customer service typical of high end steakhouses at more moderate prices. The menu offers hand cut, premium Midwestern beef along with fresh seafood and a variety of other forward American entrees.

CITY: Deerfield

Writers' Theatre

Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers’ will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.

CITY: Glencoe

Courtyard by Marriott - Highland Park

Hotel features newly renovated guest rooms and facilities. Rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, large work desks, two phones with data ports, free Internet access, custom comforters, thicker mattresses, fluffier pillows and an ergonomic chair. Enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order at the Courtyard Café or visit 'The Market' for snacks & beverages 24/7. We also offer a 5-mile complimentary shuttle (excluding Ravinia Festival). The two meeting rooms totaling 1,274 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.

CITY: Highland Park

Pioneer Tree Farm

Selling cut-your-own Christmas trees since 1973, this farm has thousands of trees to choose from, including Scotch Pine and Colorado Spruce, all organically grown and pruned by hand. There are tractor rides out to the trees, plus shaking and bailing are free.

CITY: McHenry

Residence Inn Chicago Lake Forest Mettawa

The Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Forest/Mettawa hotel in Chicago is ideal for extended stay business travelers and is within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North Shore businesses and attractions. Conveniences, too, like grocery shopping and dai

CITY: Mettawa

Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce & Bistro

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 eighteen bowling lanes, six bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, outdoor patio and fireplace and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.

CITY: Northbrook

Old Country Buffet - Vernon Hills

Homestyle buffet serving a variety of different foods daily.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Port of Blarney

Port Of Blarney has been a Chain 'O Lakes tradition for over 30 years. Known for its festive ambiance. Our Key West Room is the perfect location for your event and accommodates up to 175 guests. The décor takes you on a journey to the islands, complete with piers, boats, palm trees and magnificent murals. The event coordinator will work with you to create the meal of your desires or, choose from our enormous selection of perennial favorites. Live entertainment, daily drink specials, party packages, bags tournaments, Blarney merchandise, and shuttle rides to Blarney Island May-September. Our menu is complete with appetizers, sandwiches and refreshing salads. During the season, you can enjoy the use of our spectacular waterfront patio, overlooking a tributary leading to the Fox River and Grass Lake & home of the world's most famous boating bar.

CITY: Antioch

Oh, Olive!

Providing the unique opportunity to sample some of the freshest and finest extra virgin olive oils in the world. Extensive selection of the finest aged vinegars from Modena, Italy. Specialty green, white, rooibos and oolong teas - Tiesta Tea. Natural Rossi Pasta and Galena Garlic Co. spices, rubs and rubs that complement our oils, vinegars and teas.

CITY: Libertyville

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CITY: Lincolnshire

Red Carpet Inn - North Chicago

100 spacious, comfortably appointed rooms that are always maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort to ensure value for all guests. Room sizes range from doubles, kings and Jacuzzi rooms to bi-level suits and all include air conditioning, bath tub and shower, satellite TV, telephone, iron and ironing board and refrigerator. Hotel offers special rates for Navy families attending recruit graduations and free shuttle to and from the graduation. Close to Six Flags Great America , Lake Michigan, Gurnee Mills and many other attractions. Outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi available May-October.

CITY: North Chicago

Francesca's North

Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Chicago, the menu here features the same generous portions of Northern Italian food with dishes from Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. The menu changes daily to utilize seasonal ingredients, and there are additional off-the-menu specials.

CITY: Northbrook

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Ft. Sheridan's history is closely tied to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan was put in charge of settling the unrest after the fire. Members of the Commercial Club which represented Chicago businessmen petitioned to establish an artillery school and military installation north of Chicago for their safety. Ft. Sheridan is now a beautiful forest preserve with rolling terrain, bluffs and ravines full of rich history. Trails wind through the preserves for outdoor enthusiasts or tour groups may take a walking or motorcoach windshield tour of the preserve.

CITY: Fort Sheridan

Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn Lincolnshire

All suite hotel featuring studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/two-bath suites. Each room comes equipped with a full kitchen along with separate work and living areas. Hotel provides complimentary hot breakfast, evening receptions, fitness and complimentary laundry room, high speed internet access and an indoor pool. The suites are perfect for corporate travelers visiting the area for training, long term projects, relocations and meetings while the size of the rooms are great for families or those who just want more space.

CITY: Lincolnshire

Maestro Restaurant & Lounge

Food and drinks.

CITY: Northbrook

Ramada Inn - Waukegan

Full service hotel with banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a lounge and a restaurant serving all day. This hotel is located close to Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor, offering packages to the park and discounted tickets and near the Great Lakes Naval Training Command, offering transportation for graduation with special rates for Navy families. Free continental breakfast, high speed wired and wireless internet access, room service, business center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gift shop and exercise room available for all guests

CITY: Waukegan

Waukegan Main Street

Representing a variety of downtown restaurants, an array of shops and services and entertainment. Stroll downtown and enjoy shopping the unique stores, visiting the art galleries, eating at one of the many restaurants and end the day with a show at the famous Genesee Theatre, the new Clockwise Theatre or enjoy live entertainment at one of the downtown eateries. Join the fun at one of the many events throughout the year, including the monthly ArtWauk. Waukegan has something for everyone.

CITY: Waukegan

Country Inn & Suites - Zion

This hotel features cozy accommodations, an award-winning breakfast buffet and great rates. This smoke-free hotel is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. When it's time to relax, guests at the hotel enjoy a heated indoor pool, spa, on-site fitness center (7am-10pm) and game room. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and free Internet access. Children under 18 stay free with an adult. Located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, this Six Flags Great American hotel is a great option for a vacation or business trip. The hotel is less than one mile from tpristine shoreline, and is likewise convenient to great shopping, dining and golf in the area.

CITY: Zion

Shiloh House

The residence of the founder of the City of Zion, Dr. John Alexander Dowie, is a stately 23-room mansion that was built in 1901-02 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

CITY: Zion

Courtyard By Marriot- Deerfield

Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Newly renovated in 2001.

CITY: Deerfield

Embassy Suites Chicago - North Shore/Deerfield

A luxurious all-suite hotel in Deerfield, IL near the North Shore is ideally located for travelers wanting first rate room accommodations and guest services close to the excitement of The Windy City and Lake County.

CITY: Deerfield

Cadwell's Grille

Contemporary American Cuisine with local flair. Located in the Embassy Suites Chicago/North Shore. Sink your teeth into the "Chi-town" ribs, flat bread pizzas, or Black Angus prime rib dip. If seafood is your preference, try the cedar plank salmon or grilled calamari with champagne oregano white truffle vinaigrette. Come by Cadwell's Grille in Deerfield, IL for a memorable dining experience in a truly relaxing atmosphere.

CITY: Deerfield

Deerpath Golf Course

Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest opens for play in March and closes for the season on or about December 15. This 18-hole public course, measures 6,255 yards with a par 70 and 5,487 yards with a par 72 for women. The course has spectacular mature trees, high quality naturalized areas and beautiful water features including ponds and streams. The Deerpath Golf Academy offers the finest golf instruction on the North Shore. Golfers of all abilities will realize immediate and sustainable improvement for a lifetime of better golf.

CITY: Lake Forest

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire

All of the beautifully designed 1 & 2 bedroom suites offer a wide range of amenities for the comfort of both short and extended stays. Take advantage of great facilities such as separate living and sleeping areas, fully-equipped kitchen, with full-size refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker and TV's with on-demand movies. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast seven days a week and an evening Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday. Some of the fantastic amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and room service. For the business traveler there is a business center, meeting rooms and a complimentary printing service. Close to Arlington Park, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Historic Long Grove Village and Six Flags Great America.

CITY: Lincolnshire

Riverside Chocolate Factory

Creating fine chocolate candies since 1986. The landmark Teepee style building is your first clue that is not your ordinary candy store. Enjoy fine homemade and handipped chocolates and candies with the finest chocolate covered strawberries to be found. Enjoy an extensive collection of retro candies too.

CITY: McHenry

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Northbrook

The home of serious steaks can be found in Northbrook. From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire.

CITY: Northbrook

Buca di Beppo

Even before you succumb to the powerful flavors of immigrant Italian cooking, you'll be drunk on the decor at this exuberant send-up of post-war Italian-American supper clubs.

CITY: Wheeling

Harbour Club

Beautiful restaurant and lounge on Bluff Lake. Live music, outdoor bar, access from the Chain O'Lakes by boat. One of the best sunset viewings on the Chain - not to be missed! This makes it an ideal location for romantic getaways. Club can hold special occasions or host a large or small party. During he summer, enjoy the outdoor patio also referred to as the "tiki bar." Menu includes sandwiches, ribs, steak, pasta, seafood, burgers, wraps and much more.

CITY: Antioch

Residence Inn by Marriot Deerfield

Residence Inn Chicago Deerfield offers you magnificent accommodations that feel like home, whether it's for a night, a week or a long-term visit. Enjoy convenience to area businesses, the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Ravinia Festival and Six Flags Amusement Park. Start your day at this Marriott hotel in Deerfield IL with our complimentary breakfast buffet in our Gatehouse. Each suite at our Gurnee Mills mall hotel includes a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances. All Flatware, Chinaware, Glassware, pots, pans and utensils are provided for you. No time to shop? We will do it for you! Just drop off your shopping list and take advantage of our complementary grocery shopping service! Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our friendly and proficient staff at Residence Inn Chicago Deerfield takes pride in anticipating and satisfying your needs.

CITY: Deerfield

The Roxana Hotel / Bed & Breakfast

Eleven guest rooms, ranging from our smallest to a grand bridal suite. Located on Fox Lake and all but two rooms have a lake view.

CITY: Fox Lake

Village of Grayslake

Historic Downtown Grayslake

CITY: Grayslake

Golden Corral - Gurnee

Located right off I-94, this popular buffet style restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, and offering breakfast on the weekends.

CITY: Gurnee

Sleep Inn - Lake Bluff

Affordable rates and clean, comfortable hotel rooms with every inch designed to be user-friendly and accommodate those features most frequently requested by travelers. The hotel is conveniently located by an array of local restaurants and attractions including the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills and the Veterans Affairs Naval Hospital. The hotel offers free high speed Internet, a free hot waffle continental breakfast, 5,000 sq ft. of banquet facilities and a 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee to ensure all your needs are met.

CITY: Lake Bluff

Holiday Shoppe & Studio

The Holiday Shoppe has something for everyone! Enjoy the joy of Christmas anytime at the Holiday Shoppe in historic downtown Libertyville.

CITY: Libertyville

MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market

This year we have more vendors than ever, so you'll be able to find more fresh food and flowers, and also have more fun shopping for them. This market can provide you with the opportunity to get to know your food and the producer who grows it or makes it. Enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, cheeses, meats, potted plants, cut flowers bouquets, coffee & donuts, kettle popcorn, jams, jellies and sauces.

CITY: Libertyville

Boone Creek Golf Course

This course has 27 holes, rated at a par 71, along with nine holes at a par 35.

CITY: McHenry

Holiday Inn Express - Riverwoods

Country Inn and Suites has a charming, home-like atmosphere with a hardwood lobby and fireplace.

CITY: Riverwoods

Candlewood Suites - Waukegan

A 4-time Quality Excellence Award Winner, this hotel is spacious and built for comfort. Each of the suites have a full kitchen, complete with microwave and full size refrigerator. Catch up on work on the large executive desk with two phone lines and free high speed Internet. Relax in the overstuffed recliner while enjoying cable TV, listening to your MP3 or watching movies that can be borrowed from the free DVD library. Work off some stress in the Fitness Center or visit the on-site convenient store, Candlewood Cupboard, where meals and snacks can be purchased.

CITY: Waukegan

Best Western Plus Antioch Hotel & Suites

The newly renovated and redesigned Best Western Plus in Antioch, Illinois offers an unsurpassed combination of suburban comforts, neighborhood charms and magnificent views of the Chain O'Lakes, plus easy access to downtown Chicago or downtown Milwaukee. Both vacationers and business travelers will appreciate the all the extra touches including a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet each morning, complimentary high-speed internet access, the new state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness room, and access to the new business center. Relax in the full-sized heated indoor swimming pool, oversized whirlpool and spacious sun deck. Stylishly decorated guest rooms features an upgraded luxurious bedding, flat panel HDTVs, microwaves & refrigerators. Enjoy a cocktail at Fox's Lounge overlooking Lake Antioch with indoor and outdoor seating including a 2,000 sq. ft. heated patio. And count on superior service from our 24-hour front desk associates to ensure every detail is perfect.

CITY: Antioch

Timothy O'Toole's Pub

Full service restaurant/bar open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Famous for our award-winning wings, burgers, fish and chips, 19 beers on tap, Guinness black list and much more! 24 high definition flat screens LCDs to watch the game, live entertainment, Karaoke Wednesdays, and kids eat free Tuesdays with a balloon artist!

CITY: Gurnee

Garden Market at Elawa Farm

Seasonal flowers and vegetable crops will be supplemented from the kitchen with soups, jams, pestos, breads and muffins. Please visit our market, kitchen and garden when you come to shop, it's a lovely trip worthy of time spent in a most beautiful place. Open June through October.

CITY: Lake Forest

Massage Envy

Massage Envy Lake Zurich specializes in therapeutic massage. We have a full staff of Illinois licensed, nationally certified therapists who perform a variety of different modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports, pregnancy and injury massage, to name a few. Our introductory rate of $39 can't be beat. Be sure to ask about our wellness program that makes massage affordable for everyone!

CITY: Lake Zurich

Springhill Suites By Marriott Lincolnshire

This all-suite hotel offers 161 suites with up to 25% larger rooms than standard hotel rooms, separate eating and sleeping areas, pull-out sofa beds, data port and 2-line telephone including individual voice mail, stylish decor and high-speed Internet with an ergonomically designed work area. Other amenities include a mini-refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, daily newspaper, iron and hair dryer, complimentary continental breakfast, a 24 hour Market and wet bar sinks. The hotel is conveniently located to nearby restaurants, Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre, Six Flags Great America, Westfield Hawthorn Mall and Crane's Landing Golf Course.

CITY: Lincolnshire

Karma Asian Food and Fine Wine

Karma, unique to the Chicago suburbs, features Asian fusion cuisine. Karma has a breakfast, lunch and dinner. When one enters Karma, you are immediately transported into a Shangri-la where grays, greens, blacks and soft subdued whites fuse together to form a tranquil paradise of ultra-chic Asian design. Asian fusion cuisine in the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton - Libertyville/Mundelein.

CITY: Mundelein

American Cafe - International House of Wine and Cheese

Located in the International House of Wine and Cheese, home of fine wines, champagne, Wisconsin cheese, specialty spirits and gifts. Breakfast: specializing in omelettes, Belgian waffles, pancakes. Lunch: burgers, sandwiches. Dinner Friday & Saturday.

CITY: Richmond

The Arboretum Club

This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Red Roof Inn - Deerfield

This is a fully renovated Inn located in the beautiful North Shore suburbs of Chicago. This limited service Inn features complimentary gourmet coffee to all our guests 24 hours a day, complimentary access to Bally Total Fitness for guests 18 and older, free USA Today and we are conveniently located/adjacent to shopping and restaurants. We are 1/4 mile from Metra train to downtown Chicago. Family restaurants adjacent to hotel deliver to your door. Many local area attractions as well as just 18 miles from downtown Chicago. Our renovated meeting room holds up to 30 people.

CITY: Deerfield

Willow Glen Golf Club

The Willow Glen Golf Club is home to a picturesque 18-hole layout that provides an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. The new clubhouse is home to Buckley's Restaurant and Pub making Willow Glen one of the finest golf and dining experiences on the North Shore. Open to the public!

CITY: Great Lakes

Grand Hotel & Suites

We are a non-smoking hotel built in 2001. Air hockey in most rooms. Our hotel rooms are 25% bigger than the average hotel room. Now offering memory foam mattresses.

CITY: Gurnee

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CITY: Highland Park

Highland Park Historical Society

This museum is a 12 room, two story Italianate Victorian house donated to the Society in 1969. The Society’s mission is to discover, preserve, provide access to and disseminate the history of the general area and of Highland Park, in particular.

CITY: Highland Park

Lake Bluff Golf Club

The Lake Bluff Park District's 18-hole, 6,589 yard course boasts challenging greens set in a tranquil environment and grass teen practice facility. The Lake Bluff Golf Club is a wonderfully balanced golf course with mature tree-lined fairways and bent grass fairways and greens for a consistently enjoyable playing experience. The facility also includes an expansive practice facility with grass tee driving range, practice putting green, and short-game area with bunker. The professionally stocked Pro Shop and the Village Grill, which serves delicious food and a wide selection of beverages, are a couple of the superior amenities available to guests of the club.

CITY: Lake Bluff

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire

1 & 2-bedroom suites. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily, evening reception held Monday-Thursday and high speed internet access. We also have an indoor pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness and business centers. Located at I-94 and Route 22

CITY: Lincolnshire

Chapel Hill Country Club

Enjoy the delightful rural atmosphere at this semi-private facility located near the banks of the Fox River in lovely McHenry. Accept the challenge to play the longest hole in Illinois, measuring over 700 yards.

CITY: McHenry

Countryside Golf Club

At Countryside Golf Club, play two challenging, award-winning 18-hole golf courses. The Prairie course, with bentgrass tees, wide-open greens and sand bunkers offers golfers a chance to challenge their game. The Traditional course, with bentgrass tees and tree-lined fairways, offers golfers scenic and challenging rounds of golf.

CITY: Mundelein

Hunter Country Club

This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course has a restaurant on the premises. Carts are not mandatory, as this is a walking course.

CITY: Richmond

White Deer Run Golf Club

Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Nick's Fishmarket - Deerfield

Nick's Fishmarket is a Chicago culinary landmark famous for serving the freshest seafood, premium dry-aged steaks and finest award winning wines for over 30 years. Our location in Deerfield stands for being one of the best destinations for a fine dining

CITY: Deerfield

Bill's Pub North

Unique northwoods atmosphere serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and complimentary baskets of peanuts. Great game room for children. Only minutes from Six Flags. Offering carry out and delivery.

CITY: Grayslake

Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club

The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.

CITY: Grayslake

Lake House Inn Bed and Breakfast

First bed and breakfast on Fox Lake (Chain O'Lakes).

CITY: Ingleside

Silo Restaurant

The Silo has bee 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 diff

CITY: Lake Bluff

Lovell's of Lake Forest

This elegant regional American restaurant is named for owner James Lovell, a former astronaut and captain of the Apollo 13 mission (his son Jay is the executive chef). Lovell's is a fine dining restaurant located in a beautiful French-styled mansion along the North Shore in Lake Forest, the setting of the film Ordinary People. Menu items are deeply rooted in the American culinary tradition. 100% American made wines are also offered with a wine list of more than 280 different wines.

CITY: Lake Forest

Tir Na Nog Estate

Unique rental property, for Weddings, Corporate and Family Reunions. The house accommodates 26 people and 80 acres has 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and Tent for up to 200 people.

CITY: Lake Villa

Days Inn - Great Lakes

Business or pleasure, the newly renovated Great Lakes/North Chicago Days Inn offers you the convenience of a great location coupled with fabulous amenities. Ideally located between Chicago Downtown and Milwaukee off I-94, Exit IL 137 East Buckley Road, on Hwy 41. The newly renovated facility includes new carpeting, newly upgraded lobby furniture, an upgraded breakfast area, and a plasma TV in the lobby. Guaranteed a great room at a great rate, with breakfast included and the opportunity to shop, dine, explore - all while earning Wyndham Rewards points.

CITY: North Chicago

Hilton Northbrook

Luxurious accommodations and exquisite hospitality await you at the Hilton Northbrook on Chicago’s North Shore. 248 guest rooms offer deluxe amenities designed to pamper you. Enjoy remarkable cuisine in the award-winning Allgauer’s on the Riverfront or relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool spa and sauna. The Hilton is ideally located just north of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden, Six Flags Great America, and spectacular shopping.

CITY: Northbrook

Flatwater Canoe & Kayak Rental

Come out and experience one of the best water trails in the area and one of a limited number of Class A creeks in Illinois, the Nippersink. Flatwater Canoe & Kayak Rentals encourages you and your friends to escape for the experience of this creek. This water trail offers a variety of stunning scenic views as well as unique wildlife and waterfowl native to northern Illinois. A full-service canoe & kayak company; you can expect not only superior service, but service with integrity and excellence. Accommodate the individual, a two-person outing, or corporate gatherings up to 40 people.

CITY: Richmond

Lake County Discovery Museum

Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The Museum also displays the nation's largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits throughout the year.

CITY: Wauconda

The Nut and Candy House

Many kinds of fresh roasted and raw nuts. Chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, yogurt covered items, snack mixes and assorted candies. Bulk, bagged or gift packed items.

CITY: Wauconda

Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Buffalo Grove

Pioneer of the award winning famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza. Enjoy a variety of pizzas including cheese, vegi, tropic delight, and shrimp or choose from over 15 ingredients to create your own masterpiece. Other menu choices include an array of appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, soups, fresh salads and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine-in and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar. Carry-out, delivery and catering are also available. Live too far to enjoy Giordano's, use our mail order system and have the partially cooked, frozen pizza delivered overnight to you. Visit our website for more information.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Embassy Suites Chicago North Shore

A luxurious newly renovated all-suite ideally located for travelers wanting first class room accommodations and guest services. Suites feature king or two double beds with plush extra-long Serta® Sweet Dreams mattresses, separate living area with sofa sleeper, microwave, refrigerator, wet bar, two 32" flat screen TVs, video games, cable TV and high speed internet access. A stay always includes a full cooked to order breakfast and nightly manager's reception. Enjoy the pool, work out in the fitness center, which features the latest Precor equipment or dine in at our new restaurant. Take advantage of the sleek meeting and banquet facilities by throwing a boisterous bash in our Lincolnshire & Deerbrook Ballrooms with 2,000 sq. ft. of combined space, or an intimate corporate session in the Executive Boardroom Suite.

CITY: Deerfield

Red Roof Inn

18 Miles North of Chicago: Malls nearby; Underwriters Laboratories, Walgreen's 2 mi; Botanical Gardens, Ravina 2 mi; Trinity College 4 mi; Six Flags Great America, Great Lakes Naval Base 12 mi; Northwestern University 15 mi; Ohare International Airport 17

CITY: Deerfield

Marriott Suites Chicago Deerfield

his hotel features 248 suites with a private parlor room separated by French doors. Suites include a spacious bedroom with a separate living area with sleeper sofa, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Plug-In Panel to connect your laptop, iPod

CITY: Deerfield

Country Inn and Suites - Gurnee

You will feel the country charm throughout with a fireplace, hardwood floors, and the personal touches of home. Our staff will go out of their way to make sure your visit with us is memorable.

CITY: Gurnee

Hampton Inn & Suites Libertyville

Located just minutes north of downtown Chicago, five minutes from Lake Michigan and Six Flags Great America, this hotel in Libertyville puts you convenient to the museums, sports arenas, shopping, theaters and attractions that make Chicagoland special. Settle into one of the 96 spacious and comfortable rooms or suites with the amenities you expect, plus a few extras including an indoor pool, exercise room, 24-hour business center, high-speed internet in every room and enjoy your favorite programs on the 32 inch flat-panel TV. Each morning, we offer a complimentary On the House® hot breakfast to get your day started or take a healthy breakfast bag to go Monday-Friday.

CITY: Libertyville

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel

Awarded the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond award, this luxury North Shore Hotel is home to Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Pancetta’s Regional Kitchen + Bar and located near many Fortune 500 companies, Northwestern University, Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Festival, world-class restaurants and great shopping malls. The hotel boasts 385 renovated guest rooms, an indoor pool, sun deck, and exercise room.

CITY: Northbrook

Ginger Blossom

Ethnic and traditional crafts, rugs, furniture, sweaters, antiques and more from all over the world. Ginger Blossom buys from small-scale producers who are paid an equitable wage, work under safe conditions, and do business in an ecologically sustainable manner.

CITY: Richmond

Lakewood Forest Preserve

Forest Preserve

CITY: Wauconda

Residence Inn by Marriott, Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

This home away from home offers suites with 50% more space than ordinary hotel rooms. These versatile suites offer separate living, dining and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens and a comfortable work area including free high-speed Internet, desk-level outlet and voice mail. Free buffet breakfast and a free dinner social Monday-Thursday offered to all guests. Work out in the on-site fitness center or attend a meeting in the 644 sq ft. meeting room. Close to the Great Lakes Navy Base, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills and a variety of shops and restaurants.

CITY: Waukegan

Best Western Palwaukee Inn-Wheeling

Stay with us at our 3-Diamond rated facility a member of the largest hotel chain in the world. We are conveniently located, offer competitive affordable rates-WIFI included and complimentary continental breakfast. We have all the amenities to meet the needs of any traveler.

CITY: Wheeling

Best Western Inn & Suites - Market Square

Built in 2011, this new hotel located in the heart of downtown Zion offers guests the selection of king and double queen rooms. Also, extended stay suites with fully equipped kitchen and oversized king suites with separate living and sleeping areas.

CITY: Zion

Marriott Residence Inn Deerfield

Newly renovated extended stay hotel. Offering 3 suite options: studios, penthouses & 2 bedroom suites. All have full kitchens however, a daily complimentary full breakfast buffet and light dinner is available. Internet access, grocery shopping service.

CITY: Deerfield

Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe

One of the nation's most beautiful religious sites features beautiful stained glass windows and seven-foot mosaics decorating the chapel, as well as seven types of marble.

CITY: Libertyville

Hawthorn Suites - Lincolnshire

All suite hotel consisting of 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Fully equipped kitchenettes. Full hot breakfast buffet every morning, manager reception in the evenings, Mon. - Thurs. Newly renovated rooms.

CITY: Lincolnshire

Viper Alley

Viper Alley is a new boutique concert venue and nightclub, with an exciting line-up of live musical acts in an industrial-chic setting. The venue offers year-round entertainment, combining high-tech bowling, food and nightlife with flexible private event space. An acoustically superior, intimate live music experience all year long. Our calendar of artists and performers cut across many different genres and generations in order to provide an eclectic mix of quality live music to Chicagoland's most discerning music fans.

CITY: Lincolnshire

Radisson Hotel-Northbrook

A full service hotel in Chicago's prestigious northern suburbs, just 9 miles from O'Hare Int. Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. All guest rooms have Select Comfort Sleep Number Beds.

CITY: Northbrook

Morton's The Steakhouse

Morton's, the Steakhouse has been synonymous with The Best Steak anywhere for over 30 years. While USDA prime-aged beef is Morton's claim to fame, there's more to savor: succulent seafood...fine wine...classic cocktails...decadent desserts...the best of everything.

CITY: Northbrook

Rooks Corner

A Modern American Bistro where classic cuisine meets the flavors of the American market with a menu reflecting the changing seasons and a focus on the simplicity of fine ingredients. Rooks Corner is our interpretation of the new generation of bistros which offers creative cuisine in a casual, comfortable and contemporary setting. The eclectic, modern feel of the restaurant makes it the "place to be." Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Next to a hotel.

CITY: Northbrook

Dilars Restaurant

Come dine-in or carry-out. Try our homemade soup and fresh baked bread and pie. Daily specials include broasted chicken, pizza, Senior Citizen meals, and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

CITY: Richmond

Wakan Cove Bed & Breakfast

A romantic, rustic, waterfront B&B. Lakeview breakfasts and sunsets, a swimming pool, wildlife, and watersports produce an atmosphere of a small resort. Full breakfast.

CITY: Wauconda

America's Best Value Inn & Suites - Waukegan

Indoor Heated Pool, Free Wireless Internet, Free Continental Breakfast, all rooms with refrigerator, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and coffee makers.

CITY: Waukegan