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| City Of Chicago |
| Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, one hour southwest of Fish Lake Beach, Chicago is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, and much more. From free concerts and neighborhood festivals to Navy Pier, Northerly Island, Millennium Park and a list of museums as long as your arm, there is no shortage of things to do and sites to see. |
| Metra Rail Transportation |
| Welcome to Metra, the premier commuter rail system serving northeast Illinois. With 228 stations in the six-county area of northeast Illinois, Metra makes traveling to and from downtown Chicago and its surrounding areas easy and convenient. The Milwaukee Road - North Line's last stop is in downtown Fox Lake, just 10 minutes to the north of Fish Lake Beach. |
| Gurnee Mills |
| 23 Million shoppers every year call Gurnee Mills the "Best in the Midwest!" Join them and save up to 70% everyday at over 200 retailers including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Nike Factory Outlet, Bass Pro Shops and more! |
| Lake Geneva Shops |
| With over a hundred quaint shops and restaurants in a condensed two block area, you can make a day of it. Whether you're in search of antiquities, interested in fine art, hunting for the latest style trends, or looking for unique and eclectic gifts...Lake Geneva has exactly what you need and is a short 45 minute drive from Fish Lake Beach. |
| Woodfield Mall |
| Woodfield has the finest collection of department stores and specialty shops in the Great Lakes region including Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and nearly 300 stores and restaurants. Surround yourself with fashion, food, and fun at Illinois' #1 tourist attraction. With the most distinctive collection of shopping, dining and entertainment, it's no wonder Chicago's visitors voted Woodfield Mall as their favorite suburban attraction. |
| Westfield Hawthorn |
| Welcome to Westfield Hawthorn, the preferred shopping destination for the community and families in Lake County. Enjoy prestigious department stores like Macy's, JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott and Sears, surrounded by over 140 fabulous shops including Banana Republic, C.O. Bigelow, Coach, Godiva, H&M, Mario Tricoci, Swarovski and much more. Experience a fresh new way to discover the latest center happenings, get exclusive access to events, and find the latest promotions by getting connected at www.westfield.com. |
| Prime Outlets |
Midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Prime Outlets - Pleasant Prairie is Kenosha County Wisconsin's top tourist attraction. Discover outlet shopping at its finest with savings of up to 65% at 90 brand-name outlet stores including COACH Factory, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Hugo Boss Factory Store, St. John Outlet and many more. A food court and Guest Services Center round out this beautiful shopping experience. We are located right off I-94 at Exit 347.
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| The Village of Long Grove |
| Just northwest of Chicago, this special little village retains all the character of its original farming community roots, with historic buildings, cobblestone walks and flowering gardens, set in a secluded rural atmosphere. And now, added to all the traditional favorites, Long Grove has an exciting new mix of attractions, offering contemporary goods and style, cool arts and entertainment, and festive spaces to fulfill the wishes of a whole new generation. For everyday shopping and dining or a mini-vacation, this is an easy “must-see” trip from anywhere in Chicago land. Come back again and again, because there’s always something new in Long Grove. |
| Volo Antiques |
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 for every room of the house. Over 400 dealer shops in one location offering a breathtaking variety from which to choose.
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| Genesee Theatre |
Experience the grandeur of world class artists &, Broadway theatricals and in The beautifully restored Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee Theatre is now home to world class performances including Broadway shows, musical acts, comedians and more. For more information please visit our website at www.geneseetheatre.com or call our Box Office at 847 263 6300, for performances, show times and ticket availability.
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| Marriott Theatre |
You can see the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre - 5 great musicals each year. Our intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. Check our website for current Main stage and Theatre for Young Audience productions.
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| Ravinia Festival |
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natural environment. The festival attracts over 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events that span all genres including classical, chamber music, jazz, pop, world, music theater, dance and kids programming every summer from June-September. Events are hosted in an open-air pavilion that seats 3,200 plus lawn; the 450-seat Bennett, Gordon Hall; and the Martin Theatre, an 850-seat prairie-style building that stands as the only building from the park's original 1904 construction.
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| The Cuneo Museum & Gardens |
The Cuneo Museum & 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 create a summer villa. Owned by the Cuneo family from 1937-1990 the museum is now operated for public tours by the Cuneo Foundation. Tour groups are welcome.
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| 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 Coaster Theater.
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| Chicago Botanic Garden |
Chicago Botanic Garden is an enchanting place with 23 unique gardens, sparkling lakes and discoveries around every corner. Climb up a waterfall garden, chug over to the Model Railroad Garden and enjoy exciting events and summer evenings with outdoor dining and live music.
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| 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 World's 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 largest selection of die-cast automobiles in the Midwest.
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| Lake County Fair |
The annual Lake County Fair runs for six days beginning the last Tuesday in July.
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Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Waterpark
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Six Flags Great America is fun for the whole family with 13 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 new ride Buccaneer Battle engages guests in a fun-soaked battle as 14 ships, each with room for eight crew members, follow a 450-foot channel through waves of interactive fun for the entire family. As the ships navigate the waters, the battle begins with passengers armed with a powerful soaker gun taking aim at each other and targets along the way. Some targets respond while others display a variety of special effects, creating surprises at every turn. Buccaneer Battle also engages landlubber park guests along the ride's banks as the freebooters on the ship supply random fire and observers shoot back in ship-to-shore fun. The best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor, provides wild and wet fun for the whole family, with 26 water slides, a massive wave pool, and Skull Island - an interactive water playground. Best of all it's FREE with admission to Six Flags Great America. Six Flags Great America two great parks, one great price!
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| Bristol Renaissance Faire |
The Bristol Renaissance Faire - where knights are noble, maids merry, and turkey legs titanic. Summer weekends plus Labor Day - frolic through Elizabethan England with games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music, dance and 16 stages of continuous entertainment.
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| Illinois Fox River Chain O'Lakes |
The Illinois Fox River Chain O'Lakes is the busiest inland recreational waterway per acre in the entire United States. Only an hour's drive from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Rockford, and with over 7,100 acres of water, 15 lakes and 45 miles of river. This "Key West of the Midwest" accommodates every water-borne activity including boating, swimming, tubing, waterskiing, hunting and fishing, and appeals to everyone from families and couples, to the more adventurous weekender. Chicagoland's playground for over 100 years also boasts some of the best restaurants and marinas and other entertainment venues and events unique only to the Fox River Chain O'Lakes. |
| Moraine Hills - State Park |
From angling to hiking, from viewing rare plants to observing migratory waterfowl, Moraine Hills State Park offers you a recreational bounty. Located in the northeast corner of Illinois, the park is 3 miles south of McHenry. McHenry Dam, on the Fox River, is on the park's western border. Roughly half of the park's 2,200 acres is composed of wetlands and lakes.
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| Volo Bog State Natural Area |
If you're looking for a truly unique outdoor adventure, head for Volo Bog State Natural Area in northeastern Illinois. Just 45 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake County, this natural area contains Volo Bog, the only "quaking" bog in Illinois to have an open water center. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am - 3 pm as staff and volunteers are available.
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| 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 Visitors Center features exhibits and a café. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
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| Chicago Motor Speedway |
Adjacent to its sister track, Route 66 Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., is a $130 million, 1.5-mile, D-shaped, tri-oval speedway that annually hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series, Firestone Indy Lights™ and IndyCar® Series. Chicagoland Speedway sits on 930 acres of land. Chicagoland Speedway provides 500 acres of free parking for more than 50,000 vehicles.
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| Stonewall Orchard Golf Club |
Renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills brings his award-winning design talent to Illinois for the first time with the classic layout of Stonewall Orchard Golf Club. Hailed as the world's No. 2 designer by Golf World Magazine in 1998, Hills allowed the natural rolling landscape to dictate this magnificent 18-hole Lake County design. From the more than 65,000 fully mature pine and oak trees to the acres and acres of rolling hills, tranquil wetlands and wildlife, Stonewall Orchard has those unique, natural qualities often associated with golf in the Carolinas. From the 4,968-yard junior short course to the 7,074-yard, par 72 championship layout, each hole provides its own identity and challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Offering the public a country club environment in a relaxed atmosphere, Stonewall Orchard is one golf course you'll want to play time and time again. We welcome you to enjoy this memorable experience
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| Jelly Belly Factory Tours |
Sweet sensations and a world of delight await you at the Jelly Belly Center, a mouthwatering stop located off the I-94 Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, near the state line. The Center is designed so visitors can take a tour of our warehouse (really, it's fun!) and taste the magic of "the original gourmet jelly bean," Jelly Belly. |
| Kenosha Wisconsin |
There are many reasons to come to the Kenosha Area and many more to stay just a little bit longer. Enjoy a ride on an authentic electric streetcar. Explore our sites and our new Civil War Museum! And don't forget to bring an extra suitcase, because the shopping opportunities in the Kenosha Area could keep you busy for days! Parks, beaches, marinas and nature areas accounts for nearly 90% of the Lake Michigan shoreline and we invite you to take a dip, cast a line or drop anchor and enjoy their scenic beauty. Enjoy the Kenosha Area, a great place for Shopping, Shores and More. |
| Arlington Park Race Track |
Win, place and show yourself an afternoon to remember. Combine the excitement of Thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create an extraordinary experience for you and your guests. Whether you are an experienced handicapper or simply a spectator, Arlington Park offers a full field of options and events.
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| Grand Victoria Casino Elgin |
The Grand Victoria Casino, located in Elgin on the scenic Fox River, features over 1,100 slot machines and a wide variety of table games that include Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Craps, and Baccarat. Grand Victoria Casino, voted Chicagoland's "Best Casino" for eleven consecutive years by readers of Casino Player magazine, provides award–winning casino excitement. Complete with high ceilings and overall spaciousness, our luxuriously comfortable casino floor enhances your gaming experience. Come experience the unparalleled gaming action on Chicagoland’s verified loosest slot floor for over 10 years and running. Don't miss the hot table action including Craps for Cash, considered "the most significant table games promotion ever" by gaming publications.
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| Potawatomi Bingo Casino |
Located near downtown Milwaukee, this popular gaming and entertainment venue is a hour from Fish Lake Beach. The casino features a broad lineup of games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and more than 1800 slot machines. The casino’s design highlights the rich heritage and tradition of the Potawatomi nation, and includes a 500-seat theater and a gift shop featuring authentic Native American hand crafted works of art. Visit Potawatomi’s website
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