Didier Farms North Point Marina
16678 W. Aptakisic Rd. 701 N. Point Dr.
Prairie View - Buffalo Grove Winthrop Harbor G o G r e e n
847-634-3291 847-746-2845
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Natural Spaces and Earth-friendly
Open April-October. Garden Center, With 1,500 slips on Lake Michigan, this is
Farmstand, U-Pick vegetables, the largest contained marina in the inland
Pumpkinfest, pumpkin & apple cider United States accommodating vessels to
Places in Lake County
donuts, Door County pies, hayrides, pony 120 feet. The complex includes a
rides, farm animal zoo, 5-acre corn maze, restaurant, nature preserves, charter
petting zoo, Halloween shop, educational fishing, miles of boardwalk, swimming
barn, baby chicks and piglets. Free events beaches, hiking and biking trails.
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis -
on weekends. Seasonal. Map: H4 Seasonal. Map: A5
Eco-friendly Hotels
Illinois Beach State Park
• Hotel Indigo in Vernon Hills offers extensive
Lake Front/Park Office
Fish Lake Beach Campground
Port of Blarney
sustainable programs. State Parks and Natural Spaces
Zion
32223 N. U.S. Hwy. 12
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd.
847-662-4811
Volo
Antioch
• Look for other Eco-friendly hotels including the
• Chicago Botanic Garden—spectacular gardens and
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847-546-2228
847-395-4122
Hyatt Deerfield, plus Marriott and Hilton properties
natural conservation.
Stretching leisurely for over 6 miles along
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the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, this
Family-owned resort campground located
Open year-round, New Key West back
throughout Lake County. • Lake County Forest Preserves protects natural areas.
4160-acre park is recognized for its
on a quiet 85-acre lake offering nightly
room with patio. Serves gourmet meals,
Ryerson Woods Welcome Center features
geological structure, unique flora,
and seasonal camping. Daily rates
live entertainment, daily drink specials,
spectacular beauty and recreational
available for fishing, swimming and
party packages, bags tournaments, Island
Farm Fresh Spaces “green” architecture.
opportunities for swimming, hiking,
picnicking. A great way to spend quality
merchandise, and shuttle rides to Blarney
• Many Lake County communities hold farmers
picnicking, biking, fishing and camping.
family time. Just 13 miles from Six Flags.
Island May-September. “The Key West of
• Help save natural areas during Lake County
Map: B5
Seasonal. Map: D1
the Midwest” Map: B1
markets throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Forest Preserves Restoration Workdays.
Check the Calendar of Events at
lakecounty.org
Chain O’Lakes State Park
Independence Grove
Richardson Corn Maze
8916 Wilmot Rd.
16400 W. Buckley Rd.
9407 Richardson Rd.
for details.
• Chain O’Lakes State Park offers hiking and
Spring Grove
Libertyville
Spring Grove
equestrian trails and more.
847-587-5512
847-968-3499
815-675-9729
• Didier Farms’ Farmstand and Garden Center,
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RichardsonFarm.com
open April-October.
• Illinois Beach State Park features Lake Michigan
Comprising over 6,000 acres, Chain
Set in the broad valley of the Des Plaines
Fun for all ages. Couples, Families,
shoreline with dunes, vast arrays of animal life
O’Lakes State Park provides outstanding
River, Independence Grove offers a wide
Groups, Corporate Events. World’s Largest
• Cut your own Christmas tree at Richardson Farm.
and vegetation.
recreational opportunities including
range of outdoor recreation and
Corn Maze. Pumpkins. Beautiful picnic
camping, picnicking, hiking, biking,
educational opportunities centered on
area, free giant slide, pedal carts, kids
• Pick apples among Apple Holler’s 13,000
• Volo Bog State Natural Area, Illinois’ only
boating, fishing and hunting. Map: B1
a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel
play area, goats, campfires. Concessions
quarry. Function space available in
and free wagon rides on weekends.
apple trees.
"quaking" bog.
Great
Chicago Botanic Garden
19,000-square foot visitor center.
Open late every night. Seasonal. Map: A1
Map: E4
• Conservation community Prairie Crossing offers
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Outdoors
Glencoe
Round Lake Area Park District
Wineries
organic farming and restored natural areas.
847-835-5440
Libertyville Sports Complex
814 Hart Rd.
• Valentino Vineyards & Winery–20-acre vineyard,
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1950 N. Highway 45
Round Lake
Libertyville
low-sulfite wines.
847-546-8558
An enchanting place with 23 unique 847-367-1502
rlapd.org • Award winning Glunz Winery offers small-batch
gardens, sparkling lakes and discoveries
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around every corner. Climb up a
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of
waterfall garden, chug over to the
Something for everyone in the family - activities and facilities, including
fortified wines.
Model Railroad Garden and enjoy
rock climbing, heated driving range, Renwood Golf Course, a sport center
with indoor soccer, an outdoor
exciting events and summer evenings
fitness center, indoor soccer, basketball,
pool/aquatic center, and acres of
Find more eco-friendly things to see and do at
Lakecounty.org/green
with outdoor dining and live music.
plus much more. The Libertyville Sports
picturesque parklands. Private
Map: H5
Complex is the perfect place to take your
family for a day. Map: E3
parties/outings can be accommodated
at the facilities. Map: D2
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area Volo Bog Waukegan Harbor
21950 N. Riverwoods Rd. 28478 W. Brandenburg Rd. 55 S. Harbor Pl.
Deerfield Ingleside Waukegan
847-968-3321 815-344-1294 847-244-3133
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The 552-acre preserve contains pristine For a truly unique outdoor adventure, A beautiful lakefront
woodlands and several state threatened head for Volo Bog State Natural Area in and marina with slips to
and endangered species. Trails wind northeastern Illinois. This natural area accommodate any craft from
through a stately forest to a quiet river. contains the only “quaking” bog in sailboats to luxury cruisers
Bicycles, snowmobiles, horses and pets Illinois to have an open water center. throughout a full boating season
not allowed. Nature library, exhibits and Hiking trails available. Map: D1 from April 1st to November 1st.
meeting rooms. Map: H4 Nearby park and public beach.
Seasonal.
Map: D5
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