Unwrap the Holidays with Libertyville Attractions
Giddy-up, Giddy-up Giddy-up let's go. Let's go to the show. We're riding in the winter wonderland of Libertyville...
Listed on Lake County’s National Register of Historic Places, the Cook House has been the downtown Libertyville centerpiece since 1878. The Victorian home is now a museum open throughout the summer. On the home’s front yard, MainStreet Libertyville hosts a slew of annual events. This year, the Victorian Christmas open house will be available on November 27 (after the tree lighting until 8:30 p.m.), December 5 and 12 (noon-3 p.m.) The elegant home is dressed to impress during the holiday season.
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Canlan Sports in Libertyville offers something for everyone in the family: a 360-degree climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40-tee automated heated driving range for year-round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes. The facility also provides Life Fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personal trainers, a free weight room, one-fourth-mile running/walking track and a kids' club.
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Shop, dine and play in the historic downtown Libertyville. Stroll the charming shops and explore award-winning dining with local chefs. Celebrate the season in iconic downtown Libertyville, where more than 70 shops, boutiques and restaurants line Milwaukee Avenue and the turn-of-the-century storefronts glow with holiday lights. Kick things off with the Tree Lighting in Cook Park on Friday, Nov. 27, then shop local on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Stroll downtown for First Friday on Dec. 4, and bring the family on Saturday, Dec. 12 for Dickens of a Holiday, with Santa photos, a Children’s Holiday Shoppe where kids shop on their own and cheers with a spot of chai at Victorian Tea. Find one-of-a-kind gifts, from custom jewelry to hand-poured candles, and warm up at one of the area’s many restaurants and cafes between stops. Peruse the downtown area for all your shopping n.
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The Lake County Forest Preserve museum is named after the land of lakes first historian (and genealogist) and Waukeganite, Bess Bower Dunn. Explore the LCFPD's special exhibits like "Prehistoric Lake County," "The First People" and more. One of the Libertyville museum’s most renowned exhibits, the dryptosaurus, is a part of the "Prehistoric Lake County" exhibit and showcases life-size dinosaur that roamed Lake County prior to human existence. The traveling exhibit by a notable painter has made it to arrived at"Abuelita's Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories" (December 5-February 28) the Dunn Museum’s special exhibits. Both exhibits run through early 2027. Arrive Curious. Leave Inspired.
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Improv Playhouse is a professional theatre and entertainment organization with a full-service acting school specializing in comprehensive improv-comedy and acting classes for adults and youth. During the holiday season, they will stage the beloved "It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play," running weekends in late December. By the way, it's BYOB and BYOW with a small corking fee.
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Centered around a 115-acre lake, this preserve offers a variety of natural scenery. Surrounding prairie and woodlands provide a picturesque backdrop for hiking and biking and include gravel, paved and combo paved-and-gravel trails. Roughly 6.25 miles of trails circle the lake and run through scenic natural areas. In the gravel department, Lakeside Trail runs 2.3 miles with a short section connecting to the Des Plaines River Trail. Overlook Trail is a paved trail stretching 2.5 miles, and North Bay Trail Loop is 0.75 miles, while South Bay Trail Loop runs 0.70 miles. If it snows, the LCFPD area offers snowshoeing and ice skating.
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Do you fancy yourself a pretty good cook or at least good enough that everyone peppers you with praise after a meal? Are you open to learning new techniques and recipes that keep family and guests hungry for another serving? When you visit the Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville, you can get all of the above, plus some retail therapy with their hand-picked brands of utensils for sale. The Libertyville kitchen store hosts a fine selection of cooking classes, culinary events, team and family bonding exercises, a wine bar and the occasional meet-and-greet with local chefs. Participating in culinary learning experiences is an exciting way to spend time with people while everyone learns something new about cooking. Plus, there are no dishes to clean afterward. It's like The Joyful Gourmet says, "Discover new items for your kitchen, have a fun night out with friends and grow as a community through cooking."
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The first craft brewery in the land of lakes is Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville. Illinois’s oldest brewpub serves up a ton of housemade ales and lagers as well as eats. The 1994-established suds haven has served over six million pints and sits in their industrial/renovated home on MainStreet Libertyville. Currently, Mickey Finn has 18 of its homemade brews on tap. The Libertyville business is known for its Santa’s Magic Belgian Strong Golden Ale, Can I Kick It IPA, Pineapple Express and an array of other rotating sips. Mickey Finn’s serves brunch (weekends only), lunch and dinner, including salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, seafood, tacos and thin-crust pizza.
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The center offers six rooms to choose from, each with unique features and amenities. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large celebration, the Libertyville Civic Center has the perfect space for you. The Libertyville Civic Center also hosts Victorian Tea during the holiday season.
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Looking for a touch of nature with hilly terrain? While you enjoy a splendid evening making twists and turns on the ice or following the cross-country ski trails, your kids can discover the hills of this Libertyville hill. The mini mountain is open from 6:30 am to sunset.
Old School Forest Preserve, 698 N. St. Mary's Rd., Libertyville.
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For other holiday happenings in Lake County, continue here. For more about the Village of Libertyville, click here.
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