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Lake County, IL
LAKE COUNTY: WHY REUNITE HERE
• 60 group-friendly hotels plus 3 resorts
• Great Wolf Lodge Illinois boasts 414 suites and an 80,000-square-foot indoor water park
• 1, 100 acres to enjoy picnic spaces, boat and bike rentals, swimming, shoreline fishing and hiking
• Six Flags Great America, one of the country’ s premier theme parks, features 17 rollercoasters and Hurricane Harbor water park
• Gurnee Mills with almost 200 retailers, restaurants, a theater , ice skating rink and interactive games is a shopper’s paradise
Plan a remarkable reunion in Lake County, Illinois, where recreational opportunities and natural beauty abound Lake County, IL
“All of our family said it was the BEST family reunion we have ever had. I don’t think they realize all the hard work that went into the planning, and that Kimberly really started the ball rolling on what became the BEST family reunion ever!” – Ann Hall-Jones, Jones-Ellis-Sykes Family Reunion
Sunshine or snow, in Lake County, expect to find the recreational opportunities, natural beauty and charm of the Upper Midwest combined with amenities, facilities and conveniences of the big city year-round.
Groups can enjoy nature and the outdoors across 31,000 acres that encompass the Lake County Forest Preserves. With over 205 miles of trails, there are activities for all ages with features like pavilions along pristine lake shores, hiking and biking tracks, play fields,
Lake County has something to offer for every type of group.
There are amusement park rides for every age at Six Flags Great America.
historical and cultural venues, access to Lake Michigan and the Fox River and of course, breathtaking views. Centered around a 115-acre lake, Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers more than 1,100 acres to explore with picnic spaces and boat and bike rentals along with activities like swimming, shoreline fishing and hiking.
For some adrenaline-pumping excitement, Six Flags Great America, one of the country’s premier theme parks with 16 rollercoasters and the Hurricane Harbor water park with more excitement on the horizon with Tsunami Surge that will be the tallest water coaster in the world at a height of 86 feet. Admire 27 dazzling gardens in the world-famous Chicago Botanic Garden or entertain the little ones at Lambs Farm’s petting zoo.
Retail therapy is a treat at Gurnee Mills with almost 200 retailers, restaurants, a theater, ice skating rink and interactive games. In Historic Downtown Long Grove, pop in to boutiques, galleries and a craft brewery in buildings dating back to the 1800s. Get active at the Libertyville Sports Complex that features a 360-degree rock climbing mountain, golf driving range and indoor soccer fields for the entire family to have fun together.
Plan Unforgettable Reunions
Water parks, ice skating, basketball, minigolf and interactive and escape games just to scratch the surface.
Choose from 60 group-friendly hotels and three resorts to suit every price range. Great Wolf Lodge Illinois offers accommodation across 414 suites and has an 80,000-square-foot indoor water park while the Illinois Beach Resort has 92 rooms in a stunning lakefront location. Full-service hotels in Lake County include DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein, Embassy Suites Deerfield, Holiday Inn and Conference Center Gurnee, Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and Marriott Suites Deerfield. Lake County also has family-friendly dining options from national restaurant chains to standalone cafés and diners for every taste.
If you’re planning a day trip to see the big-city attractions in Chicago like Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Willis Tower, the Windy City is easy to reach by train, bus or car.
CONTACT: Kimberly Ghys, Senior Account Executive 847-662-2700 kimberly@lakecounty.org www.visitlakecounty.org
Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers picnic spaces along with boat and bike rentals.
Lake County, Illinois is reunion-perfect.
We’re just north of Chicago, and you’ll find our forest preserves, including Independence Grove, provide the ideal picnic locations with lots of activities to enjoy. Experience world-class attractions and resorts like Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor plus Great Wolf Lodge. You’ll have beautiful landscapes with 75 lakes and beaches providing relaxing and scenic backdrops. There’s also wonderful dining for all tastes, entertainment, and hotels for your big event. In Lake County, Illinois, your reunion will be unforgettable. Contact reunion expert, Kimberly Ghys, at Kimberly@LakeCounty.org.
