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

cityoflakeforest.com

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce
272 E. Deerpath, Suite 106
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)-234-4282

lflbchamber.com

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Kenosha, Wisconsin

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kayaks on beach

Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Winery

Carlsville, Wisconsin

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Peshtigo, Wisconsin

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Menominee, Michigan

Among the water activities, shopping, and dining, Menominee, Michigan offers historical museum, beaches, and parks.