Sanfilippo Foundation is "nuts" about group tours!  

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is one of the largest companies in the world selling under familiar brands such as Fisher and Evon’s Nuts.  The family has graciously opened their home and collection to tour groups.  Hidden away on 57 acres in Barrington Hills, the family’s 6,000 square foot Tudor-style mansion is home to the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ, the most spectacular European salon carousel in existence, Tiffany glass windows, steam engines, over 200 music boxes and phonographs and plenty more to fill a 3 hour tour (including a mini-concert) that will awe and inspire your groups.  For more information click here which links to their website & 7-minute PBS video.

Since this is the Sanfilippo family residence, restrictions for group tours do apply.  We’d be happy to create a tour for you, please feel free to contact Jayne for more ideas.

WhirlyBall is perfect for students and active adult groups!

Combine basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars and you get WhirlyBall!  This fast-paced competitive sport is a great indoor activity for energetic students and active adults.  Not only can your groups enjoy fun on the court; there is a two-level laser tag, climbing wall, video games, pool table, along with great food and beverages to provide hours of entertainment. 

WhirlyBall is conveniently located to Holiday Inn Express Vernon Hills, Hotel Indigo, Hilton Garden Inn, Westfield Hawthorn, Cuneo Museum & Gardens and McCarthy’s Restaurant & Irish Pub.

DoubleTree by Hilton arrives in Lake County!

Who can resist those wonderful signature Walnut Chocolate Chip cookies at check-in?  Our new DoubleTree by Hilton has Serta Pillow Top Mattresses, Sweet Dreams Bedding Down Comforters with Duvet Covers, Wolfgang Puck coffee service, and Neutrogena Body and Bath products.  The hotel is also home to the popular Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge, Karma and close to the Marytown/Kolbe Shrine, Cuneo Museum & Gardens and University of St. Mary’s of the Lake.  See our Spiritual Spaces itinerary below.

Let our themed itineraries save you time!

Garden Spaces - a trip to beauty & culture
Getaway Spaces – Vernon Hills - balance of shopping, recreation & entertainment
Spiritual Spaces - inspirational spaces to stir the soul

We have over a dozen itineraries, please visit our website for more ideas! 

Upcoming Annual & Long Run Events

There are many short-run special events at the Genesee Theatre, James Lumber Center for Performing Arts, Round Lake Beach Civic & Cultural Center and more throughout the year. Continue here for a complete list of events.