| Name/Description |
Attraction Type |
City |
Apple Holler
At this family-run business, there is more than an orchard and restaurant with a great breakfast menu, visit the gift shop, bakery, live musical theatre plays for children and adults, bluegrass music, comedy/improv, barnyard animals and hayrides, to name a... |
Horse and Carriage, Special Interest, Performing Arts, Childrens Attraction, Amusement/Entertainment Center, Garden/Park/Natural Attraction, Farmers Market, Orchard |
Sturtevant, WI |
Bowen Park
Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of recreation facilities. The park houses the Waukegan History Museum and the John L. Raymond Historic Research Library. The park also features Grosche Baseball Field, Waukegan Skate Park and a 2008 award-winning playground. The playgroun... |
Museums History, Historic Attraction |
Waukegan |
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and scientific research. The 385-acre Garden features 23 display gardens and three native habitats, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by... |
Sightseeing Bus Trolley |
Glencoe |
Chuck E. Cheese
Family fun for everyone! The Birthday Capital of the Universe offers food, games and rides for children of all ages. Our secure kid check ensures that every guest who comes together, leaves together. Located within walking distance of Six Flags and surrounding hotels. ... |
Childrens Attraction, Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Gurnee |
CityPark
CityPark Lincolnshire represents a dramatic departure from the traditional suburban shopping center. This 70,000 square foot mixed-use development offers specialty shopping, dining and entertainment within an exciting, urban atmosphere on Chicago's sophisticated North Shore.
Top-rated restaurants and retail concept... |
Miniature Golf Course, Cinema, Other |
Lincolnshire |
 Cultural & Civic Center of Round Lake Beach
Unique facility that provides family and children productions and entertainment throughout the year on the indoor stage and outdoor stage. 31,000 square foot building with a Banquet room overlooking Hook Lake. Seating in the banquet room for up to 350 people and theatre style seating for up to 500 people. Meeting or e... |
Childrens Attraction, Performing Arts, Other, Nightlife |
Round Lake Beach |
Deerfield Park District
Deerfield Park District, located in the southern end of Lake County offers facilities, events, rental opportunities and more to individuals, families, companies, groups and organizations. Facilities include: Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center; Sachs Recreation Center and Jewett Park Community Center. The distri... |
Other |
Deerfield |
Didier Farms
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Open April thru October featuring a garden center, farmstand, U-pick vegetables, Door County Pies, hayrides, pony rides, farm animal zo... |
Garden/Park/Natural Attraction, Farmers Market, Childrens Attraction, Amusement/Entertainment Center, Other |
Prairie View |
Dungeon of Doom Haunted House
Click here to read the Dungeon of Doom review
The Legendary Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, a seasonal professional attraction since 1997, has delivered the highest caliber in scary Halloween en... |
Other, Amusement/Entertainment Center, Performing Arts |
Zion |
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 th... |
Historic Attraction, Architectural Attraction, Garden/Park/Natural Attraction |
Ft. Sheridan |
Great Lakes Naval Museum
As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum's mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at the Naval Training Station/Center at Great Lakes, Illinois. Exhibits feature an overview of... |
Museums History |
Great Lakes |
Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum is set among 20 acres in downtown Milwaukee and features exhibits of people, products, culture, and history that have made Harley-Davidson what it is today. The Museum is home to a restaurant, cafe, store, meeting, and event spaces, which can be customized to accommodate from 20 to 15,000 pe... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center, Childrens Attraction, Museums Other, Historic Attraction |
Milwaukee, WI |
Historic Volo Country Village
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, new repro, home decor and lots more. Plus, all new furniture mall with everything ... |
Special Interest |
Volo |
Jelly Belly Center
Take a ride on the Jelly Belly train with free guided tours at Jelly Belly Center. Discover the secrets of making Jelly Belly® jelly beans. We offer superb shopping in the fabulous candy store, super snacks in the snack bar and a whole lot of fun for the family. Retail store open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed major h... |
Sightseeing Bus Trolley, Factory Tours |
Pleasant Prairie, WI |
Kristof's Entertainment Center
Complete entertainment for all ages and interests. Bowling, mini golf, go Karts, redemption arcade, batting cages, birthday parties and haunted house. Lunch and dinner served daily. Bar and billards with various night time entertainment. A safe and fun environment for all members of your family. Kristof's is a smok... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Round Lake Beach |
Lake Barrington Field House
The largest indoor multi-sport facility in Illinois. We offer a full size turf field for either football, soccer, lacrosse, or 2 baseball/softball diamonds. 4 full size basketball courts or 8 volleyball courts, Athletic Training Center, Pilates Apparatus Studio and more! ... |
Sports Facility |
Barrington Area |
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for six days beginning the last Tuesday in July. Several Our Brand new Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. ... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Grayslake |
Lake County Fielders
The Lake County Fielders are the Lake County minor league baseball team co-owned by Kevin Costner, part of the Independent Northern League. Their schedule has away games starting in May and games in June at their new stadium in Zion. They play th... |
Sports Facility, Professional Sports Team |
Zion |
Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm includes a Farmyard which is fun for the whole family and features a petting area with sheep and goats and a variety of attractions like mini-golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. There is also a Pet Shop, the Country Inn Restaurant, a Thrift Shop and Country Store & Bakery. Al... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center, Miniature Golf Course, Childrens Attraction |
Libertyville |
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 ... |
Sports Facility |
Libertyville |
Long Grove Confectionery Company
Experience how our handmade, gourmet chocolates are produced and packaged. Reservations are required for live production tours Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-12pm. FREE tours on Saturday from 10am-3pm. No reservations needed. Tours leave on the hour. Live production not guaranteed on Saturday. Shopping in our Outlet Store... |
Factory Tours |
Buffalo Grove |
Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, LLC
The featured attraction is the World's Largest Corn Maze, with 33 acres and 11 miles of trails. Explore the entire maze or just a short trail. Other attractions include: 50' tube slide, 50' tall observation tower, bridges, pedal carts, pumpkin patches, corn crib, goats, chickens and play area. Concessions and free wago... |
Childrens Attraction, Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Spring Grove |
Rink Side Family Entertainment Center
Fun for the whole family in this state of the art entertainment center featuring a regulation-size ice skating rink offering hockey games, public skating and lessons, 180 video and interactive games, virtual reality laser tag arena, 18 holes of glow in the dark miniature golf, and snack bar featuring awesome home made ... |
Miniature Golf Course, Amusement/Entertainment Center, Childrens Attraction, Other |
Gurnee |
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. The museum is open year around with a discounted admission during the winter months because of the limited acc... |
Special Interest, Museums History |
Russell |
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Great America is fun for the whole family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades, family rides and big pint-sized fun for the kids with four children's areas including Wiggles World and over 35 rides for the little ones.
Six Flags Great America's n... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Gurnee |
The People's Family Fun Center of Waukegan
The People's Choice Family Fun Center is the perfect venue for all ages; 43,000 square feet of FUN!! We offer 4 Themed, 18 Hole, Indoor, Glow-In-The-Dark Miniature Golf, over 150 Arcade Games with the largest Redemption Center around that offers over 1,000 prizes to select from. You can build your own plush stuffed ani... |
Miniature Golf Course, Childrens Attraction, Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Waukegan |
The Tempel Lipizzans
Witness artistry and history come to life as the Tempel Lipizzan stallions enchant audiences with their power, intelligence and grace. From the play of newborn foals to the leaps of athletic stallions, the Tempel Lipizzans are an experience for the entire family. Performances begin in June and continue through Labor Da... |
Historic Attraction, Performing Arts |
Old Mill Creek |
Valentino Vineyards Inc.
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.
... |
Winery |
Long Grove |
Volo Auto Museum
The Volo Auto Museum and Antique Malls is a 30-acre antique theme park made up of five indoor showrooms with over 300 collectible and the Worlds Largest Hollywood car collection; four large antique malls with 350 dealers displaying their unique finds; and the Mercantile Mall housing a broad array of gifts and the large... |
Museums Other, Other, Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Volo |
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 var... |
Amusement/Entertainment Center |
Vernon Hills |
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