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Unique Meeting Venues

Unique meeting venues offer retreat, conference, and expo space providing planners with many options from which to choose!

For free meeting planning assistance and additional information on Lake County, Illinois venues, please contact our Sales Manager, Teresa Lewis at teresa@lakecounty.org, 800-LAKE-NOW and complete our request for proposal.

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Bonnie Brook Golf Course Banquet Facility
Enjoy a picturesque view from the banquet facilities that overlook the beautiful 18-hole golf course. Exquisite cuisine will be prepared to perfection by the professional staff who are experienced at hosting a variety of events including Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Golf Outings, Las Quinceaneras, Luncheons &...
Waukegan
Bristol Renaissance Faire
For 9 glorious weekends starting in early July, each Saturday and Sunday, plus Labor Day Monday, visitors take a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England, complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and one-of-a-kind encounters with a spectacular cast of characters. A beautiful 30-acre site wi...
Kenosha, WI
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...
Glencoe
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
The Cuneo Mansion & Gardens is an historic mansion 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 crate a summer villa. Owned by the Cuneo family from 1937-1990 the museum is now operat...
Vernon Hills
CouponDover Straits
A unique experience in seafood dining, specializing in seafood, crab legs, lobster tails, imported Dover sole, and much more. Their lunch and dinner menus include awesome appetizers...
Mundelein
Field House at Hinkston Park - Waukegan Park District
The Field House Sports and Fitness Center boasts over 80,000 square feet of the most modern, state-of-the-art amenities in the area. Amenities include a three-story climbing wall, six-court hardwood gymnasium ideal for basketball, volleyball or sports tournaments, 1/7 of a mile indoor track, 14,000 sq ft fitness center...
Waukegan
CouponGeneral Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Chicago's third airport, General Mitchell International (MKE), is easy off I-94 south of Milwaukee 45 minutes from the Lake Forest oasis. MKE welcomes northern Illinois travelers to experience competitive airfares; close, affordable parking; relaxed atmosphere and upgraded amenities. Nonstops to 50+ popular U.S. and ...
Milwaukee, WI
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 ...
Waukegan
Giordano's Italian Restaurant and 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 ...
Buffalo Grove
CouponGiordano's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria - Gurnee
Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza. Their menu also has great pastas, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Over 40 Chicagoland locations open for lunch or dinner including a full-service bar. Dine-in, carry out, delivery and catering a...
Gurnee
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Cultural Center's location offers panoramic views and convenient access from Green Bay Road. The 7,000-square-foot building, outdoor amphitheater and stage can be rented for meetings, conferences, classes, weddi...
North Chicago
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 Vis...
Libertyville
CouponLake County Discovery Museum
This nationally accredited, award-winning museum provides the fun, well-rounded experience you expect from a big-city museum. Hands-on interactive exhibits educate and entertain. View the world's largest collection of picture postcards, take a stroll through the Mall of History, or take a ride in the Vortex Roller Coas...
Wauconda
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. ...
Grayslake
Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm businesses include the Farmyard, Pet Shop, Country Inn Restaurant, Thrift Shop and Country Store & Bakery, which benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities....
Libertyville
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. ...
Lake Villa
CouponLibertyville Civic Center Foundation
Welcome to our historic Libertyville Civic Center, originally built in 1935 as a Post Office and today a diverse two-story community event building located in the heart of downtown Libertyville. Our six comfortable gathering rooms offer a ch...
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 ...
Libertyville
Long Grove Cafe
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 ...
Long Grove
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. ...
Lake Forest
Marytown/National Shrine of St. Maximillian Kolbe
Marytown is one of the most beautiful religious sites in America. Its stained glass, mosaics and marble work have been invested with a spiritual symbolism that bespeaks of the richness of the Catholic tradition. This site features the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, full liturgical and devotions schedule, a K...
Libertyville
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Mickey Finn's Brewery is a landmark casual social gathering place famous for handcrafted beer. Since opening in 1993 as Lake County's first brewpub, Mickey Finn's has won a trophy case full of national and international awards for their beer. The menu offers a variety of items including burgers, pizza, fish n' chips, ...
Libertyville
CouponPort of Blarney
Located in Antioch Illinois, the Port Of Blarney has been a Chain 'O Lakes tradition for over 30 years. Known for its festive ambiance, Port Of Blarney welcomes all guests with a genuine hospitality seldom experienced in today's hustle and bustle world. Our Key West Room is the perfect location for your event. Th...
Antioch
Ravinia Festival
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Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natura...
Highland Park
Richardson Corn Maze
Walking the trails to solve the maze is fun for all ages! 4 mazes together make up the World's Largest Corn Maze. Spend time in our beautiful, wooded picnic area, slide down the giant 50' slide, walk up to the top of our new 50' tall observation tower or race your neighbor on the free pedal carts. Concessions and fr...
Spring Grove
CouponRink 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 ...
Gurnee
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include Renwood Golf Course, the new Sports Center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, Community Theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, Fitness Plus fitness center , Child Development Center, Teen Center, Senior Center a...
Round Lake
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Woods is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 mile...
Riverwoods
CouponSaddle Ridge Restaurant, Lounge and Banquets
A full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, including steaks, chops, Italian dishes, Prime Rib, daily specials and the Best Sunday Brunch in Lake County. An ideal place for business meetings, conferences, or family get-togethers that is sure to please everyone! The outstanding ballroom has been accommo...
Waukegan
Seasons of Long Grove
Located in historic Long Grove. Transforms from a restaurant by day to an exclusive banquet facility in the evening. Capturing the beauty of each season by changing both our interior and exterior décor is our specialty. Afternoon tea on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm by reservation only. Tours available weekdays by app...
Long Grove
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