Attractions - Casinos : SUBURBAN ACTIVITIES
Kennicott House, Native American Longhouse, blacksmith shop, and log cabin. Several trails meander through the 123-acre site.
Knauz Classic Car Center Rt. 41 & Rt. 176, Lake Bluff 847-234-2800
www.knauz.com On display you’ll view Ferraris, Mercedes, a Land Rover, an original Austin Mini, Army Jeeps, and a range of classic cars. To view the collection, please call to make an appointment.
Lambs Farm Rt. 176 & I-94, 2 miles east of Libertyville 847-362-4636
www.lambsfarm.org Lambs Farm is a private, non-profit
organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. It features a farmyard, pet store, thrift shop, country store, bakery, and the Country Inn Restaurant. At the Discovery Center, kids can learn about farm life and animals; the petting area is popular too. Guests can lay on an 18-hole mini golf course or take a miniature train ride. Children between the ages of 1-12 can ride the Old World Carousel.
Long Grove Confectionary Company 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove 847-634-0080
www.longgrove.com Experience the old-fashioned way of making chocolates and take a factory tour for $2.
Long Grove Village 307 Old McHenry Rd. Rt. 83 & 53, Long Grove 847-634-0888
www.visitlonggrove.com Long Grove is well known for its gift stores,
antique shops, and special dining. People come long distances to spend the day in this charming downtown, featuring 120 shops and restaurants. With few exceptions, all are open seven days a week, all year long.
Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, Lisle 630-968-0074
www.mortonarb.org The arboretum dedicates itself to the collection and study of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. Its goal is to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment and encourage conservation. This season, six colossal trolls made from reclaimed wood by Danish artist Thomas Dambo can be found throughout the grounds. You won’t want to miss weekly events, from exhibitions and dinners to festivals and kids’ events. It’s a great place to view fall colors! From 11/16-1/1/19, “Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum” lets you see trees in a different light.
ILLINOIS RAILWAY MUSEUM
Santa’s Village Azoosment Park 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee 847-426-6751
santasvillagedundee.com This family-friendly amusement park
features tons of rides, including a balloon race, carousel, Ferris wheel, dragon coaster, and fire engines. There’s plenty of fun even for the youngest members of your group. Reindeer, a horse-drawn sleigh, lemurs, fennec foxes, reptiles, parakeets, and a petting farm are also found on site.
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) Temple 4N739 IL Route 59, Bartlett (630) 213 2277 The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in
Chicago is the largest traditional Hindu Mandir of stone and marble to be constructed in the United States. You can tour the temple and visit the cultural center.
Casinos
Ameristar Casino Hotel 777 Ameristar Blvd. East Chicago, IN (219) 378-3000
www.ameristar.com
Blue Chip Casino 777 Blue Chip Dr. Michigan City, IN (219) 879-7711
www.bluechipcasino.com
Four Winds Resort and Casino 1111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, MI (269) 926-4500
www.fourwindscasino.com
Grand Victoria Casino - Elgin 250 S. Grove Ave., Elgin (847) 468-7000
www.grandvictoriacasino.com
Harrah’s Casino Joliet 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet (815) 740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
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ne night a year, some of the most exciting restaurants from Wheeling’s Restaurant Row, Prospect Heights, and neighboring communities come together for an evening of great food and drink. Taste of the Town 2018, on Thursday, 9/27 from 5-8 p.m., is almost upon us! This special culinary event will feature more
than 20 food service establishments, offering samples of diverse flavors from American, Asian, Korean, Mexican, and other traditions. Drink samples will also be available. Don’t worry – you’ll be plenty full before you even make one complete turn of the room (so save room if you have favorites!). Last year’s restaurants included Allgauer’s on
the Riverfront, Benihana, Big Bowl, Buca di Beppo, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Liquor Barn, Market Square, Mexcal Mexican Grill and Bar, Rammy’s SUB Contractors, Salata, Saranello’s Ristorante Italiano, Superdawg, The Westin Chicago North Shore, Tuscany Wheeling, Twin Peaks, Wa-Pa-Ghetti’s Pizza, and Wildfire Steak, Chops & Seafood. They’re expecting even more restaurants on site this year, all of- fering samples of their best and most popular dishes to impress diners through the event.
WHEELING’S TASTE OF THE TOWN In addition to all the
great food, you can enjoy musical entertainment, raffles, interactive games, and more. Two Wheeling High School students will be awarded grants for Culinary School. Each attendee receives a coupon book with special offers from participating restaurants, so you can build upon what you’ve tried here and go visit your favorites later on. This is a great way to learn about north/northwestern suburban restau- rants all at one time! Taste of the Town 2018 takes place 9/27 at
Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course North Shore, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. The online Early Bird price is $35. On the day of, and at the door, you’ll pay $45. The cost is all-inclusive of food, drink, and entertainment. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the page at
visitchicagonorthshore.com. You can also visit our previous feature on Wheeling restaurants to find out a bit more on a few of the eateries that will be at this year’s event.
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