Top Things to do in Lake County
Top Hotels in Lake County
- 1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire Chicago
- 2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn - Deerfield
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein
- 5. Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
- 6. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan
- 8. SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
- 9. Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa
What to do and see in Lake County, Lake County: The Best Shopping
Discover the best top things to do in Lake County, United States including Corner Health Foods, JJ Blinkers Joke, Magic & Costume Shop!, History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, Long Grove Confectionery Co., Whippletree Farms Antiques, Ma & Pa's Candy, Volo Antique Malls, Kenzy Gifts & Decor, Deer Park Town Center, Great Lakes Antiques - Boutique.
Restaurants in Lake County
1. Corner Health Foods
2. JJ Blinkers Joke, Magic & Costume Shop!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Over The Hill Headquarters! Year-Round Costume Shop! Full Magic Shop! Novelties, Pranks & Tricks! Balloons! Wigs! Beards! Mardi Gras Beads! Bachelorette Gifts & MORE!
3. History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Experience the stories, artifacts and photographs of Lake Forest's and Lake Bluff's pasts like never before. This interactive, permanent exhibit highlights the people, places and events that have made Lake Forest and Lake Bluff unique and that link us to national narratives. Visit the gallery to see what's on display or stop by the research room and delve deeper into local history.
4. Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By illinoistravelere
This is an excellent time to visit. First of all, the inventory is HUGE. Because tours have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, the company was able to utilize some of the warehouse space to display even more product. I ended up spending WAY more time shopping than I had expected as I checked shelf after shelf of tempting chocolate. Today I purchased pretzels, caramels, brittle, Meltaways, nuts, molded creations, and more. Since the pre-noon temperature was already 86 degrees with a "real feel" of 97, I divided my car's air conditioning vent directions between driver and floor and put my shopping bags on the floor of the front seat. Everything arrived home in perfect condition. Second, this is a VERY high quality chocolate. There is no longer any sampling in the store -- as at Costco and others. You can't go wrong with either the dark or milk chocolate. Third, the prices are amazing. In addition, right now there is a 90% off sale, which will give you the opportunity to purchase molded Easter shapes for melting. Fourth, all safety precautions are being taken. Masks and social distancing are required inside the store. There are limits to the amount of customers allowed at one time. Charge cards only -- no cash. You will feel safe and protected shopping here. Finally, you will find the same friendly and professional staff -- happy to be back at work and delighted to greet you. See my earlier review (November 3, 2016) for more details.
5. Whippletree Farms Antiques
6. Ma & Pa's Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
We're known for our wide selection of nostalgic and hard-to-find candies. Whether you're looking for Atomic Fireballs or Zotz -- it's very likely we have it. Customers love to make their own bag from our Pick 'N' Mix selections. We also have favorites like salt water taffy, candy necklaces and Whirly Pops. We are happy to offer an exciting variety of scoopable bulk candy and chocolate covered favorites by the pound. You'll find milk and dark chocolate options like cashews, almonds, raisins and pretzels. Or choose from sweets like gummy bears, cherry sours, sour patch kids and more. We're pleased to offer our customers exquisitely made milk and dark chocolate confections like Sea Salt Caramels, Layered Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Toffee, Sponge Candy and Pecan Patties. We recently added handmade organic dark chocolate options made in Woodstock, IL.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
When my wife and I were growing up in Blue Island, Illinois, one of Chicago's south suburbs, we were familiar with a candy store with a dozen or so bins of candy that also dispensed fresh taffy apples and chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels. Whatever happened to those kind of candy stores? Well, surprisingly, we found one in Lexington, Virginia, in an ice cream parlor. And we found another one in Long Grove, Illinois. Located at 424 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Ma & Pa's Candy has been a tradition in this tourist-happy community since 1966. "Take a sweet trip back in time" is its slogan. True enough. Truth be told, I spent most of my time at the chocolate case. I sampled some almond toffee and almond butter crunch, then filled a $22, one-pound box with toffee, caramel s'mores, almond bark, coconut haystacks covered with milk chocolate, chocolate sandwich cookies, oreo bark, pecan patties and sea salt caramel. Chocolate, anyone?
7. Volo Antique Malls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By DanaBeee - South Elgin, United States
These antiques malls had everything! Even though they are rented by different people, they are all so affordable!! You could spend all day here!
8. Kenzy Gifts & Decor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Kenzy Gifts & Decor is a wonderful place to visit when you are in the Chicago suburbs. We offer a wide variety of gifts, hostess gifts, girlfriend gifts, wedding gifts. We pride ourselves in finding unique and beautiful pieces. If you are visinting from out of town this is a great place to stop.
9. Deer Park Town Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
There are a lot of upscale shopping malls in Chicago's north, northwest and west suburban areas, including Woodfield Mall, Gurnee Mills, Old Orchard, Long Grove Village and Hawthorn Mills. So why hasn't anyone heard of Deer Creek Town Center? Or why hasn't it been listed on TripAdvisor until now? Located at 20530 North Rand Road in Deer Creek, on the southwest corner of US Highway 12 (Rand Road) and Long Grove Road, north of Lake Cook Road, it is an upscale, one-level, open air lifestyle shopping center that consists of over 70 retail shops and restaurants spread over 386,000 square feet of space. It generates considerable traffic from Barrington, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Deer Creek and Kildeer. Open from 11 to 6 Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 on Sunday, Deer Creek offers patrons a wide variety of shops and boutiques that specialize in upscale clothing, high-end furniture and home decor. Not to mention convenient parking close to the stores. Key retailers include Apple, Ann Taylor, Talbots, White House Black Market, Chico's, Crate & Barrel, Gap, Pier 1 Imports, Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, Very Bradley, Barnes & Noble and J. Crew. Take a break from shopping by seeing a movie at Century Theatres or having lunch at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Red Robin, California Pizza Kitchen, Stoney River steakhouse, Panera Bread, Noodles & Company, Teavana or Starbucks. Have an ice cream cone at Cold Stone Creamery. A visit to Deer Creek is more relaxing than the experience at larger shopping malls.
10. Great Lakes Antiques - Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
In addition to being Northern Illinois Greatest destination for Antique & Boutique items, Great Lakes Antiques Boutique has become the counties largest walk through Etsy store. With over 120 dealers on site you are sure to find something need. Although the weatherman is un-aware spring has arrived at Great Lakes Antiques Boutique. Whether you are a Boat or Bike enthusiast; we’ve got you covered, literally. For the Boaters: Shop through our new spring arrival of Lake Girl clothing from simple Tees to Hoodies to boating Jackets. For the Boat: Big Beach Towels’, Beach Bags and dry clothing storage in our Aqua Packs. For the Bikers: We now carry Liberty Ware, a full line of Biker Bling ( our personal favorite the Skulls !! ) From simple Tees, to Tanks and Hoodies In addition to the above, our Boutique just received over 60 other apparel items to dress you up for whatever your passion may be. Stop in today and check us out. As Always the staff at Great Lakes Antiques Boutique appreciates your patronage
