203 N Genesee St
Waukegan, IL

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 a historic hot spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and various special events. There are also several completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting, or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.

1000 E Maple Ave
Mundelein, IL

The campus is home to Mundelein Seminary, the major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond for nearly a century. Located just north of Chicago, it is the largest Catholic seminary in the United States and home to over 200 seminarians from 34 dioceses across the country and around the world. Solidly grounded in prayer, pastoral formation, and rigorous academic training, Mundelein Seminary’s distinctive curriculum includes an innovative Teaching Parish Program, two full-time internships, and a study pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

25200 N St Marys Rd
Vernon Hills, IL

Adlai Stevenson II was an important and influential figure in the political history of the United States. Stevenson was Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and ran twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate in 1952 and 1956, and served as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 - 1965. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours. The peaceful setting allows visitors to experience the historic landscape, similar to when the family lived in the house. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

Fort Sheridan

Fort Sheridan, Illinois, United States

A scenic destination, Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve offers a variety of opportunities to recreate in nature. Fort Sheridan is one of only a few places in Lake County that offers free public access to Lake Michigan and an awe-inspiring lake overlook perched on a 70-foot-high bluff. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, picnicking, and birdwatching. Trails connect visitors to self-guided educational exhibits along Fort Sheridan's historic parade ground and to other viewing stations. Rolling terrain, bluffs, ravines, and mature trees make it a hiker's paradise. Trails wind through the preserve to Lake Michigan, providing the first official public access to this section of shoreline since 1887. Known for its pristine natural areas, Fort Sheridan is home to several rare species not found elsewhere in the region. The preserve's savanna, ravines, and lakefront location allow visitors to observe one of North America’s busiest flyways for migratory birds, with at least 236 species of birds being seen here.

413 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL

This Victorian mansion, now a museum, showcases the history of Lake County and the lifestyle of a wealthy family in the late 1800s. It has been restored to its original beauty and is open to the public for tours.

1 E Water St
Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Harbor and Marina offers the finest in boating with a 1,000-slip marina. A wide range of amenities and activities make the harbor more than just a place to tie up your boat. Besides the freedom of Lake Michigan, the harbor offers an extended season (April 1-November 1). The Waukegan Harbor is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee and just a short walk from the Metra train station.

3355 Illinois St
North Chicago, IL

Established in 1911, Naval Station Great Lakes, the “Quarterdeck of the Navy,” is the Navy’s largest training installation and the home of the Navy’s only Boot Camp. Over 38,000 recruits will become Sailors at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes this year during an eight-week course of instruction. We will have 48 recruit graduation ceremonies this year to attract over 125,000 visitors to Lake County. About 40 percent of those new Sailors, fresh out of boot camp, will stay at Great Lakes for training at Training Support Center Great Lakes. Training Support Center Great Lakes provides training and mentorship to new apprentice-level Sailors and functional support to Learning Sites (LS) in Great Lakes, including the Center for Surface Combat Systems, Surface Warfare School Command, the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving, and Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School. Located on over 1,600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, Naval Station Great Lakes supports over 50 tenant commands and elements and over 25,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation. Our operations, along with area military retirees and educational aid payments, had a total economic impact on Illinois of $1.3 billion in 2016.

1350 Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL

Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is a monument to old-world elegance amid genteel country life. As a living museum, the building and gardens vividly preserve the grace of an era and way of life. The grand spaces of the Venetian-style architecture, filled with antique furnishings and artwork, and the quiet paths through the manicured grounds allow guests to savor the elegant splendor of the "gilded age." Built in 1916 as the home of Samuel Insull, an original founder of the General Electric Company, designed by well-known Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall, and landscaping created by the world-renowned Jens Jensen, the mansion has a rich Chicago history.

1300 Shiloh Blvd
Zion, IL

Shiloh House is an elegant 25-room mansion built in 1901 by Zion's founder, the Rev. John Alexander Dowie, who headed the Christian Catholic Church. It has been restored to the splendor of the Victorian era and its original glory after years of appreciative labor. The first floor is frequently rented for quaint special occasions and can accommodate up to 70 people. Serving as the headquarters for the Zion Historical Society and as Zion's historical museum, the mansion is also open for public tours on Sundays or by appointment. In a joint effort with the Historical Society, the Chamber opened a Visitor's Center.

203 N Genesee St
Waukegan, IL

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 a historic hot spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and various special events. There are also several completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting, or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.