Lake Michigan Destinations
Visit Lake Forest, Illinois!
Lake Forest began as a town in 1857 and is a convenient destination for visitors travelling south to Chicago. The Wildlife Discovery Center is a great place for the entire family. It is filled with adventure with several attractions such as a raptor and reptile rescue center, a large scale venomous reptile exhibit as well as a research center, and trails to explore. The Popcorn Factory Store is a stop you don’t want to miss. Gourmet popcorn to an assortment of goodies, it will please everyone’s taste for a snack. Lake Forest has something for everyone and offers a wide range of activities.
For more travel information about Lake Forest, Illinois, please contact this tourism resource:
The City of Lake Forest
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2600
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce
272 E. Deerpath, Suite 106
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)-234-4282
Illinois Lakeshore Destinations
Discover More Lake Michigan Destinations
Oconto, Wisconsin
“The Bird City” of Oconto, Wisconsin is a certified Wisconsin Bird City member and also has a rich historic past.
Zion, Illinois
Sitting on Illinois’ border with Wisconsin sits Zion. One of the only cities in the world to be fully planned before being built.
West Michigan Coast
From the tip of the mitten, to the southern end of Lake Michigan, the West Michigan coast has beautiful scenery.
Beaver Island, Michigan
Beaver Island Michigan is located in Lake Michigan. It is the largest island in Lake Michigan and the third largest island in Michigan
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
On the western shore of Lake Michigan lies Manitowoc, a community of roughly 35,000 and rich in maritime history.
Whiting, Indiana
Whiting is a small town with a lot of personality. Stand on its beach and you’ll get a grand view of Chicago’s skyline.