Visit Lake County is your official tourism bureau for Lake County, Illinois. It's the most wonderful time of year in Lake County! Explore the land of lakes during one of its marquee seasons. From outdoors for hiking and scenic views, ice fishing, a winter season's snowfall, to pampering your tastebuds with a craft brew or special wine or cocktail and cozy setting on the Lake County Libation Trail™. January is official "Libation Trail Month" and a NEW Check-In Challenge (learn more).
And, enjoy the warmth (and great finds!) of indoor shopping at Gurnee Mills or Hawthorn Mall, with tons of dining and entertainment, too. #LetsGoLakeCounty
Calling all "foodies"—from the guests joining at the tables to the chefs in the kitchen—save those dates: February 28 to March 8. These "ten days to savor" will bring the best of Lake County cuisine, spanning more than 23 communities with over 65 participating restaurants. Stay tuned and get those forks ready!
Take to the Lake County Libation Trail and the NEW Check-in Challenge. Visit and "check in" at five participating Libation Trail stops and be entered to win two tickets to the Lake County Craft Beer Festival in February! Ages 21 and older.
From exploring a #LetsGoLakeCounty winter wonderland to playdates with cold-blooded creatures to escaping reality gazing at stunning snowy murals to hunting underwater dwellers and a slew of other celebrations, Lake County is the place to indulge in frosty festivities.
