16400 W Buckley Rd
Libertyville, IL

This scenic 1,151-acre forest preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 129-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry.

1060 E Peterson Rd
Grayslake, IL

The Lake Fairgrounds & Event Center is a multi-purpose exposition, conference, festival, and sports venue. A 160-acre campus and 65,000 sq. ft. Expo Hall hosts year-round family events like RV shows, boat shows, dog shows, antiques shows, fun runs, Motocross, and corporate and fundraising functions. The annual Lake County Fair runs five days at the end of July.

55 S Harbor Pl
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).

55 S Harbor Pl
Waukegan, IL

The Waukegan Harbor is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee and just a short walk from the Metra train station.

1275 Gilgare Ln
Lake Forest, IL

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.

200 Forest Ave
Fox Lake, IL

This authentic Mexican restaurant has a beautiful scenic view connected to the Chain O'Lakes. Watch a beautiful sunset while enjoying the best Margarita in Lake County. Visit by land or boat, rain or shine, on the patio under the awning.

900 W Belvidere Rd
Round Lake, IL

Previously a seasonal retreat for camping and recreational vehicles, this preserve is now a year-round haven for people and wildlife. Visitors enjoy trails, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature observation. Century-old oak trees that rise above two scenic lakes, and woodlands, wetlands, and marshes offer plentiful habitat for wildlife.

125 N Old Rand Rd
Lake Zurich, IL

Serving a variety of craft beers, Wine, small bites, gelato, and the best sunsets in the land of lakes! This Lake Zurich mainstay is where the beer is cold and the sunsets are free.