A tour starting with chocolate definitely has a "sweet" note about it. The Long Grove Confectionery Co. offers a view into the chocolate and candy production ends in the store. The legendary candy company will get you jazzed up to begin your trek.
Witness and partake in art creation at Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein. The Illinois-Made facility offers a glassblowing class, provides a demonstration or visitors could just shop the studio. Follow up your artistic session across town at Park Street Craft Kitchen and Bar to treat your taste buds to authentic Peruvian cuisine. The land of lakes eatery provides an alfresco dining experience as well. For dessert, head across the street to Tony Cannoli for another Illinois-Made experience. As the sun goes down in the village, visitors can wet their whistle with to partners from the Lake County Libation Trail, a collection of breweries, distilleries and wineries serving craft adult beverages. Mundelein is home to two partners: Bosacki’s Brewery and Illinois Made Tighthead Brewing Co.
"LET THE RIDE TAKE YOU"
Continue northbound to the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Grayslake, where a special event is always happening. Not only do they host the annual county fair, they present ongoing antique, crafts, RV, boating, and other weekend shows throughout the year.
Visit the Lake County Forest Preserve District-run Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville, showcasing local land of lakes history, interactive and traveling exhibits, including the oldest artifact, a fossil rock estimated to be 420 million years old and more. Learn more about the dinosaurs that lived in Lake County, and get up close and personal with our very own Dryptosaurus.
Lunch brings so many options for your taste buds from brunch to international eats, to American cuisine to Greek and everything in between with plenty of outdoor dining
during the summer. Check out our Dining Guide for all the options. Then, stroll and visit the mom-and-pop shops in Libertyville. Or, for the more adventurous and recreation-spirited, Independence Grove Forest Preserve. This premier sanctuary boasting beautiful native plants and flowers has a little bit for everyone – trails for walking and biking, boating, birdwatching and a serene setting by the 110-acre lake. Not to mention their Craft Beer Garden that features myriad Lake County Libation Trail partners suds and vino.
Dinnertime. The legendary seafood house, Dover Straits Restaurant is highlighted by fresh seafood, delectable chops, live entertainment and an exceptional cocktail bar. The youngsters can see the eclectic-colored fish, while you pick out your lobster of choice.
Rest your head, easy, with several options, including Doubletree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein, Baymont by Wyndham Mundelein, Comfort Suites in Grayslake, and Hampton Inn & Suites in Libertyville.
Finish your trek to the northernmost part of this itinerary, charming downtown Antioch. Boutiques, one-of-a-kinds, antiques, a movie theatre, a playhouse, an old-time candy shop, restaurants and more, await. Next visit the historic Hiram Buttrick Sawmill for a scenic snap. Boat rentals along the nearby Chain O’Lakes State Park get you to the on the water, and Blarney Island centralized in Grass Lake, has adult beverages, live music and speedboat races. You can also take a boat shuttle and grab a great bite to eat at Port of Blarney before heading to the island.
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