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Cuneo Museum & Gardens
1350 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, Il 60061
Tel: (847) 362-3042
The Cuneo Museum & Gardens formally Known as the Hawthorn Melody Farms was owned by a Chicago businessman. The Mansion was designed following Venetian Style architecture. The mansion is located on 75 acres of gardens.
Didier Farms
16678 W Aptakisic Rd
Prairie View, Il 60069
Tel: (847) 634-3291
Didier Farms is the perfect recreational venue for families. The farm has been family run since 1912, originally it was a livestock and dairy farm, today, and it’s a three season business complete with a greenhouse, farm stand and pumpkin festival. Other activities for children include; pony rides, petting zoo, Indian teepees, and kiddies train.
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
888 East Belvedere Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Tel: (847) 548-9463
The Glunz Family Winery & Cellars are producers of small batches of fortified and seasonal wines including a famous raspberry wine. The vineyard has its own tasting room and raspberry picking is also available during the season.
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Great Lakes, IL 60088
Tel: (847) 688-3154
The Great Lakes Naval Museum opened to the public in 1997 and shows the history of the Navy in the Great Lakes area. Photography and Memorabilia are on display
Lake County Discovery Museum
27277 Forest Preserve Drive
Wauconda, Il 60084
Tel: (847) 958-3400
The Lake County Discovery Museum is a National accredited award-winning museum, with an array of displays. Among other things the Museum holds the largest collection of post cards, interactive exhibits, the mall of history and the setting is on a lush forest reserve.
Lambs Farm
14245 W Rockland Road
Libertyville, Il 60048
Tel: (847) 362-4636
Lambs Farm has an extraordinary array of activities everything from a farmyard to a pet shop. A country restaurant and the country store & bakery are also on property. All benefits go to help people with developmental disabilities.
Long Grove Confectionary Company
333 Lexington Drive
Buffalo Grove, Il 60089
Tel: (847) 459-3102
Long Grove has been producing gourmet chocolates for more than 100 years. It is well known for using the finest and freshest ingredients available. Tours to the chocolate factory are available but reservations are needed before visiting.
Marytown/National Religious Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe
1600 West Park Avenue
Libertyville, Il 60048
Tel: (847) 367-7800
The religious Shrine of St Maximilian Kolbe is well known for its mosaic of seven feet high glass stained windows and its different types of marble. The shrine is run by Franciscan Priests.
Quig's Orchard, Restaurant & Country Store
300 South Route 83
Mundelein, Il 60060
Tel: (847) 566-4220
Quigs is well known for its home made food served in a relaxed family atmosphere. Afterwards enjoy the orchards, country store and definitely try the apple pie or apple cider.
Ravinia Festival
400 Iris Lane
Highland Park, Il 60035
Tel: (847) 266-5087
Ravinia Music Festival is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and other jazz, pop and chamber ensembles. Open from June through Labor Day only.
Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment Center
6170 W Grand Avenue
Gurnee, Il 60031
The Sports and entertainment center holds an ice skating rink, a game arcade a Lazer Tag arena and restaurant, the perfect venue for kids.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake shore Drive
Chicago, Il 60605
Tel: (312) 939-2438
Shedd Aquarium opened in 1929 and it continues to thrive in the 21st century, some of the exhibits at the aquarium include beluga whales, sea otters, eels and other exotic animals.
Six Flags Great America
542 N Route 21
Gurnee, Il 60031
Tel: (847) 249-1776
The premier park with all types of rides and attractions, everything from the latest roller coasters to water rides, always something fun for everyone. Some of the hottest roller coasters for this year are Superman-Ultimate flight, Dйjа vu, Vertical Velocity and Raging Bull.
The Tempel Lipizzans
17000 Wadsworth Road
Wadsworth, Il 60083
Tel: (847) 623-7272
The temple Lipizzans is the largest privately owned Lipizzan herd in the world, and it is found at Tempel Farms where the stallions perform the art of classic dressage. A beautiful display of Majestic White Stallions calls for event and additional information.
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