Welcome to Lake County, Illinois

Perfectly located just North of Chicago on beautiful Lake Michigan!

Visit Lake County is your official tourism bureau for Lake County, Illinois. Summer in Lake County is second to none. Explore this amazing oasis—from outdoors for hiking and biking, to all types of water from the Chain O'Lakes to the shores of Lake Michigan. Visit Ravinia Festival for the oldest open-air outdoor music venue in the country, to exciting attractions like Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor, restaurants, craft brewers, wineries and libation experts on the Lake County Libation Trail.
Join in our "Let's Go!" Summer Sweepstakes (click here). 

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SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES is here!
Enter the SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES today! Six Flags Great America tickets, a two-night stay package to Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, and your very own boat for a day!

Summer at Six Flags
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor - two great parks at one destination!

Naval Station Great Lakes 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate America's Birthday at Naval Station Great Lakes featuring 38 Special.

Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival is the oldest music festival in North America

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Located on 175 acres, boasting Marriott Theatre, Crane's Landing Golf Course, two restaurants, a spa and so much more.

Lakeside Dining
Soak up our natural beauty while enjoying mouthwatering meals.