Welcome to Lake County, Illinois
Perfectly located just North of Chicago on beautiful Lake Michigan!
Perfectly located just North of Chicago on beautiful Lake Michigan!
Visit Lake County is your official tourism bureau for Lake County, Illinois. It's SUMMER! Enter our sweepstakes—WIN tickets to Six Flags Great America, a boat for a day, and a relaxing over-night stay. From amazing thrills to water (lots of it!), lakes, beaches, and waterparks, great dining, shopping, relaxing hotels and exciting attractions. Whether a weekend getaway, fun-filled day trip or family vacation, there is so much to do and share. So jump in the car, grab your bike, hop on the train. No matter how you get here, there's lots of fun and adventure. #LETSGOLAKECOUNTY.
Summer in Lake County, Illinois |
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Events |
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6th Annual Grayslake Color Aloft Balloon Festival August 25 |
Doors Open: Long Grove & The Village Tavern and more August 25 - August 26 |
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Offers |
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20% Off Jelly Belly Visitor Center |
Save $15 on General Admission Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor |
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Featured Attractions |
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Ravinia Festival Located in Highland Park |
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Located in Gurnee |
Community Partners: Antioch | Deerfield | Grayslake | Gurnee | Lake County | Lake Zurich | Libertyville | Lincolnshire | Long Grove |
Mundelein | Vernon Hills | Waukegan | Zion
WHERE IS
No matter which route you take, all roads lead to fun in Lake County, Illinois, which is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Lake County is home to 170 lakes and rivers, 30,000 acres of lush forest preserves, miles of hiking and biking trails, Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, Ravinia Festival and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Family adventure is around every turn and awaits you in Lake County.
