Holiday Your Way 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...
"With a commitment to community, the Adler Arts Center serves to educate, promote and preserve the arts." This Libertyville venue is designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment and achievement in music and the arts for the people of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The facility hosts holiday concerts throughout the season.
Adler Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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On the list as one of Lake County’s National Register of Historic Places, the Cook House is the centerpiece of downtown Libertyville since 1878. The Victorian home is now a museum open throughout the summer. On the home’s frontyard, MainStreet Libertyville hosts a slew of annual events. The elegant home is dressed to impress during the holiday season.
Ansel B. Cook House, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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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.
Canlan Sports, 1950 N. U.S. Highway 45, Libertyville.
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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. Arrive Curious. Leave Inspired.
Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville.
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Improv Playhouse is a professional theatre and entertainment organization whose scope includes 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 December 10-19. By the way, it's BYOB and BYOW with a small corking fee.
Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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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 opportunities and is home to 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 and there is a short section that connects 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.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville.
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Do you fancy yourself a pretty good cook or at least good enough that everyone peppers on the 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 where 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."
The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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The center offers six different rooms to choose from, each with its own 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 is also the location for Victorian Tea during the holiday season.
Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.
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Are you using your axion and throwing the axe on the proper axis while performing an axel? One of Libertyville's newest attractions Timberjaxe Axe Lounge is where you try to bury the hatchet into a target. The unique experience is the perfect diversion after a long day of holiday shopping and planning. The Libertyville lounge is also highlighted by 16 lanes for axe throwing, two big TVs, dart boards and Golden Tee Golf. Ready, aim, fire. BULLSEYE!
Timberjaxe Axe Lounge, 216 Peterson Rd., Libertyville.
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