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Why Choose Our Destination?
Meetings are naturally successful in Lake County, Illinois where we provide unique venues, exceptional banquet facilities, and superior service. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Lake County boasts the state’s only four-diamond AAA-rated resort, plus the only hotel and resort in Illinois located directly on Lake Michigan. Your business meeting or conference will be enhanced by our spectacular lake view settings and by the wide array of outdoor activities available in Lake County, allowing your group to schedule fun team building events. With more than 60 hotels and 8,500 guest rooms, and the ability to accommodate meetings up to 1,000 attendees, Lake County offers you a variety of full-service and limited-service lodging options as well as unique meeting venues.
Lake County offers your meeting or conference guests:
• Close proximity to O’Hare International Airport or General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Abundant exposition space at Libertyville Sports Complex and the Lake County Fairgrounds for trade show requirements
• Quality conference facilities to meet every budget
• Scenic locations, professional staff, friendly service
To make planning your next tour, meeting or event as easy as possible, Visit Lake County will work with our hotels, attractions, and other facilities to collect proposals that help meet your budget. We would also be happy to arrange for complimentary site tours to showcase all that Lake County has to offer!
Copy Lake County for personal planning
assistance, contact us at 847-662-2700 or
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Venue Details
Hotels65
Convention center65,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms8,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel400
Special event venues49
Average room rate$159
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants200
Daily food cost$71
Tax rate7.75%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here
Distance from airport
20 mi from O’Hare International Airport
Distance from O’Hare International Airport airport 20 mi
40 mi from General Mitchell International Airport
Distance from General Mitchell International Airport airport 40 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Hawthorn
Shopping
A lively and trusted destination for fashion, dining and entertainment, Hawthorn Mall is a super-regional shopping center located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Anchored by Macy's and JCPenney, this indoor shopping mecca offers a collection of over 120 stores including high fashion brands like H&M, Sephora, Victoria's Secret and Macy's Backstage.
122 Hawthorn Center
Vernon Hills, IL, US 60061
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North Shore Distillery
Recreation
Visit Illinois' first and best craft distillery. Try award-winning vodkas, gins and more, or enjoy a tour or cocktail. Open year round- check website for hours.
28913 Herky Dr.
Unit 308
Lake Bluff, IL, US 60044
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Main Street Libertyville
Shopping
Experience downtown Libertyville with its historic charm and small town character where you will find an urban mix of independently owned shops, restaurants and professional services.
160 E. Cook Ave
Libertyville, IL, US 60048
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Lynfred Winery
Recreation
Satellite tasting room for Illinois' oldest, continually-operating, family-owned winery. Wine tasting & freshly baked bread daily.
971 N. Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL, US 60090
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Deer Park Town Center
Shopping
Open-air shopping center featuring over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants along with Century Theatre.
20530 N. Rand Rd.
Deer Park, IL, US 60010
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Genesee Theatre
Theater
The Historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan brings world class entertainment to Lake County! Enjoy music, comedy, Broadway and more in this beautifully restored 1927 venue.
203 N. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL, US 60085
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Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
Museum
Loyola's Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is an exquisite historic mansion and museum open year-round for wedding receptions, corporate events, academic programs and group tours.
1350 N. Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL, US 60061
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Great Lakes Naval Museum
Museum
An official Navy Museum, GLNM educates visitors about the Navy's only "boot camp." Admission and parking are free.
610 Farragut Ave
Building 42
Great Lakes, IL, US 60088
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WhirlyBall
Nightlife
Combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars into one sport. Enjoy multi-level laser tag, climbing wall, arcade games, pool tables, great food and drinks.
285 Center Dr.
Vernon Hills, IL, US 60060
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Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Recreation
Spectacular corn maze, pumpkins, pedal carts, kid's play area, pig races, petting zoo, 800' zipline, wagon rides, large merry-go-round, campfires, picnic area. Open August 30- November 2.
909 English Prairie Road
Spring Grove, IL, US 60081
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Long Grove Confectionery Company
Shopping
See how handmade, gourmet chocolates are produced and packaged at the year-round Chocolate Factory Tours and receive free samples at the end of the tour. Reservations required.
333 Lexington Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL, US 60089
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North Point Marina
Recreation
Largest marina on the Great Lakes with 1,500 slips, accommodating vessels up to 120 feet, includes a restaurant, nature preserves, charter fishing, boardwalk, swimming beaches and hiking/ biking trails.
701 N. Point Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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Independence Grove
Park
Swim, boat, fish on 115-acre lake. Enjoy recreational and fitness activities on six miles of trails.
16400 W. Buckley Road
Libertyville, IL, US 60048
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Illinois State Beach Park
Park
Miles of spectacular beauty and sandy shores along Lake Michigan. This 4,160 acre park provides recreational opportunities for swimming, hiking, picnicking, biking, fishing and camping.
1 Lake Front Drive
Zion, IL, US 60099
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Chain O'Lakes State Park
Park
Comprised of over 6,000 acres, Chain O'Lakes State Park provides outstanding recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, hunting and horseback riding.
8916 Wilmot Road
Spring Grove, IL, US 60081
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Lake County Fairgrounds
Recreation
As Lake County's gathering place for over 100 years, the Lake County Fairgrounds are home to the annual fair and events throughout the year.
1060 E. Peterson Road
Grayslake, IL, US 60030
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Marriott Theatre
Theater
See the Best of Broadway at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre, thereby developing yet another broad spectrum of audience member. Gift certificates, group rates and hotel/theatre packages are also available. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com for a complete list of performances.
Volo Auto Museum
Museum
The Most Under Priced Attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and Muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and Movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like Battle Scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy Great Food in a Betty Boop themed Diner and more. All in one day, all in one location!
Lambs Farm
Recreation
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. All the businesses at Lambs Farm benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities.
14245 W. Rockland Road
PO Box 520
Libertyville, IL, US 60048
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Park
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 lakes. 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. Flower shows, children and adult classes, gardening tips, seasonal farmers market and special events are offered throughout the year. State-of-the-art meeting rooms accommodating 4 to 400, 225-seat auditorium, on-site catering and outdoor garden spaces for evening events are also available.
Gurnee Mills
Shopping
With nearly 200 retailers offering up to 70% off, 23 millions shoppers every year call Gurnee Mills the "Best in the Midwest!" With a variety of stores like Bass Pro Shop, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th Outlet, Sears Grand, Sports Authority, Hollister, Nike Factory Store, Gap and Neiman Marcus Last Call Store there is something for everyone. For the hungry ones, try the Rainforest Café, Ruby Tuesdays or something from one of the two food courts. For the non-shoppers Rink Side Family Entertainment Center offers ice skating, mini-golf, arcade games and laser tag or enjoy a movie at the Gurnee Marcus Theatre.
Ravinia Festival
Recreation
Ravinia Festival is the oldest 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, rock, 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 850-seat Arts-and-Crafts-style Martin Theatre, the only building that survives from the park's original 1904 construction. Ravinia also enables gifted young performers to study under great teachers and perform in concert settings through the world-renowned Steans Institute for Young Artists. The not-for-profit festival also connects music to thousands of families around Chicago through multi-tiered REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs that range from running a community music conservatory in Lawndale to teaming working musicians with teachers to create music integration in the public schools. For more information, please visit www.ravinia.org.
Six Flags Great America
Recreation
Six Flags Great America is fun for the whole family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 23-acre water park with over 30 heart pounding water slides, the new Rip Tide Bay featuring, a place to catch a wave at the only place to surf on Lake Michigan, more slides and attractions than any other in the state. Also enjoy spectacular shows and parades, family rides and big pint-sized fun for the kids with children's areas including Camp Cartoon and Kidzopolis and over 35 rides for the little ones. Coming in 2012 take flight on the newest coaster X-Flight. Defy gravity on our ground-breaking wing coaster with no track above or below you. Sit in pairs, suspended on either side of the track with your feet dangling as you plunge down 12 stories. Soar at speeds of 55 mph through 3,000 feet of intense drops and five inversions, including a barrel roll and zero-g roll. Six Flags Great America two great parks, one great price! Six Flags Great America is in the heart of the Midwest in Gurnee, Illinois located 45 minutes North of Chicago and 45 minutes South of Milwaukee.
Gurnee, IL 60031
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Additional Information
Additional details
Lake County, IL has 65 hotels including 9 full service hotels: • Lincolnshire Marriott Resort • Hyatt Deerfield • Embassy Suites Deerfield • Marriott Suites Deerfield • Doubletree Mundelein • Holiday Inn Gurnee • The Forester Hotel • Great Wolf Lodge, Illinois • IL Beach Hotel
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