TRIP PLANNER
Welcome to our new Trip Planner site. This site will give you information about things to do around our area.

If you are going to take the Metra here the easiest location to get off at is the Waukegan stop. From the Waukegan stop you can take a cab here and we are about a 10 minute ride.
You can get a Metra train schedule by clicking HERE.

If you are not driving and you would like to take public transportation all the way to Illinois Beach Resort that is also possible.
If you click HERE you can plan a trip and it will give you directions how to take a bus or the L to Metra and then to Waukegan.

Our preferred taxi services are USA Taxi 847-746-5644 or I-Ride Transportation 847-689-1050.
Our preferred limousine service is Gibson Limo. You can contact them at 847-746-6633.

Our local weather forecast is available by clicking HERE

THINGS TO DO

Genesee Theatre -After sitting vacant for twelve years, the Genesee Theatre began its $23 million renovation in July of 2001 as part of the City of Waukegan's downtown renovation project. With the help of over 120 volunteers, the Genesee was brought back to its original splendor. Every care was taken in the restoration to ensure the integrity of this great venue. All wall fabrics in the facility are exact replicas of the original wallpaper and coloring in the facility has been recreated as exactly as possible based on existing paint chippings. Many of the original plaster moldings, wooden railings and light fixtures have been kept intact. The marquee, installed on September 2, 2004, is an exact replica of the one which graced the Genesee in 1927.

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Water Park- Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Through our subsidiaries, we own and operate a total of 29 parks in North America. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags is located 15 minutes from Illinois Beach Resort in Gurnee, IL.

Sam Romano Lake Michigan Fishing Tournament - July 20, 2006 -Illinois Conservation Foundation's 11th Annual Sam Romano Lake Michigan Fishing Tournament. 5 minutes from Illinois Beach Resort in Winthrop Harbor, IL.

Adler Planetarium

Chicago Botanic Garden

Golf - Our area has some of the finest golf courses available!

Fishing Charters - Howard Kinn's Sport Fishing specializes in packaged fishing trips exclusively for trophy trout and salmon. Unlike most other charter services, our Captains and boats are uniquely licensed to fish both Wisconsin and Illinois.

Jackpot Fishing Charters - The "Jackpot" Is a massive thirty three foot, 3 tiered fishing boat with a huge rear deck for fishing, a large fly bridge and a fully enclosed cabin for your fishing comfort under all conditions.

Sportfishing Inc. Lake Michigan Chinook, Coho, Steelhead, Browns, Lake Trout, Perch. Business, Pleasure, Multi-Boat Trips, Large & Safe Boats, Insured.

Westman Charters - Coming Soon

Sundance Saloon -Live music is featured most Saturday nights, including both local and national talent! The Upcoming Concerts Page lists those Nashville Acts appearing at the Sundance Saloon. Check the monthly calendar and specials page for weekly events.

Jelly Belly Factory - Sweet sensations and a world of delight await you at the Jelly Belly Center, a mouthwatering stop located off the I-94 Milwaukee/Chicago corridor,near the state line. The Center is designed so visitors can take a tour of our warehouse (really, it's fun!) and taste the magic of "the original gourmet jelly bean," Jelly Belly.

Gurnee Mills Mall - Gurnee Mills features the best names in manufacturers’ and retail outlets including OFF 5TH – Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap Outlet, Liz Claiborne; high quality entertainment venues including Gurnee Marcus Cinema, Rink Side Sports, Serpent Safari Reptile Zoo; and various themed restaurants.

Gurnee Mills Cinema

Marriott Lincolnshire Musical Theatre - The award winning musical theatre where everyone has the best seat in the house.

Thomas Beauty Salon

Octagon Day Spa - For the purpose of helping people look and feel beautiful.

Ravinia - Ravinia is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, jazz luminaries and legends, and some of the greatest pop, folk, blues and country musicians of today. Since the early 1900’s, Ravinia has presented opera in concert. Today, it continues that tradition with rare productions of world music, as well as concert performances of opera with supertitles and musical theater.

Country Thunder - Biggest and best country music performances in the USA! July 19-22 2006

Scoop The Loop - July 6, 7 & 8, 2006 Waukegan, IL

Nastolga Days -

Zion Farmer's Market

Chicago Auto Show - First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. 2006 marks the 98th edition of the show.

City of Zion

City of Gurnee

City of Waukegan

Sears Tower - Standing 1,450 feet tall and 110 stories high, Sears Tower is the tallest standing building in North America and the 3rd tallest building in the world.

Navy Pier - Navy Pier was originally designed as a shipping and recreational facility and has evolved into a premiere family entertainment center. It also provides state-of-the-art meeting space perfectly suited for small-to-medium sized trade shows. All of these elements combine to make Navy Pier Chicago's number one tourist destination drawing more than 8 million visitors annually.

Chicago Boat Tours - Discover Shoreline Water Taxis—the coolest way to reach some of Chicago’s hottest attractions!

Milwaukee Art Museum - The Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion, the first Calatrava-designed building to be completed in the United States, first opened to the public May 4, 2001. On that date the museum opened the new exhibition galleries, larger museum store and auditorium in the Quadracci Pavilion along with the completely renovated and reinstalled permanent collection galleries.
Fall Beach Bridal Show

Water Aerobics, Kick Boxing, Yoga