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Sample Itineraries

The itineraries below will give you an idea of the variety of choices awaiting your group in Lake County, Illinois! New - Treasures of Lake Forest Brushes, Burgers and Broadway Cheers to Chic, Charming and Chocolate Hidden Treasures, Country Pleasures Music, Wine & Chocolate Nuts Green Spaces Spooky Spaces Always a Groundhog, Never a Bride Student Spaces Spiritual Spaces Summer Spaces Hooked on Chain O'Lakes Historic Military Spaces Around the Holidays Family Getaway Spaces Gurnee Mills Getaway Spaces Long Grove Taste of Lake County Lake County Mansions Tour Garden Spaces

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3-Day Sample Itinerary

DAY ONE

Tempel Farms - your group can have the intimate experience of watching the Lipizzan horses in training.

Take in the exclusive shops at the Ice House Mall. Tucked inside is Chessie's/111 Grille which gives you a glimpse into Barrington's past. See the former Barrington train depot and dine in a train car.

Place de la Musique or the Sanfilippoe Estate is a truly unique experience. This 44,000 square foot home contains the world's largest pipe organ (your group gets a mini-concert), musical machines, Tiffany lamps and you'll end up at the carousel building for more amazing machines. Your group will see how the Sanfilippo family made their fortune at the Fisher Nut Store and you can take some edible souvenirs home!

Dinner is at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and just a short walk inside is your eveing's entertainment, a well-known or new musical at the Marriott Theatre. Check into your hotel, the new and contemporary SpringHill Suites Waukegan/Gurnee.

DAY TWO

At Elawa Farm / Wildlife Discovery Center your group can go learn about its peculiar residents, visit the gardens or both.

The Popcorn Factory - the original popcorn in a tin company. Visit the store, enjoy samples and have time to shop for delicious treats to bring home.

KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort - LUNCH - a splashtastic adventure isn't just for kids. Have a fabulous lunch created by Chef Brian and give your group time to explore the resort's wonderful shopping, goodies and Paradise Mist Spa.

Take a glimpse back into time with a tour of our 1920s movie palace, the Genesee Theatre. Waukegan is the home of Jack Benny who had many movie premieres at the theatre.

Discover egyptian finds and life inside our unusual Gold Pyramid House.

A home-cooked buffet dinner is waiting at The Country Inn Restaurant at Lambs Farm. Learn about their 50-year mission and shop in their specialty stores.

Try your hand at White Shark Golf at Rink Side Sports Family Entertainment Center. Your group will want to take advantage of all the savings and great stores at Gurnee Mills. Your outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Optional entertainment includes, Ravinia, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts and many area community theatres.

DAY THREE

Explore 100 years of history at the new Great Lakes Museum. Then learn about the man, the mission and his home life during a tour at Adlai Stevenson Home. You will then see how Fort Sheridan began and how its legacy lives on with a windshield tour of the beautiful grounds and homes. A walk of the grounds is available along with a great group photo opportunity in the red hawk nest sculpture.

A healthy lunch buffet awaits you at Sweet Tomatoes. Salads, soups, breads, dessert and more. Or have lunch catered to your next stop and have wine with your meal. Taste wines from Illinois' oldest winery at Lynfred Winery's newest store.

On your way home, your group will ponder that all these amazing sites are tucked away in Lake County and they didn't have to visit a big city to be impressed!