O'Hare International Airport 36 min
Volo Auto Museum (17 min)
Classic, antique, muscle & Hollywood car displays plus antique malls & burger bar with beer garden. Moraine Hills State Park (21 min)
2,200+ acres of glacier-formed park with woods, wetlands & lakes for year-round sports & recreation. Independence Grove Forest Preserve (25 min)
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe. Volo Bog State Natural Area (22 min)
Scenic, serene nature preserve featuring a natural bog & trails for walking & cross-country skiing. Deer Grove Forest Preserve (15 min)
Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing. Three Oaks Recreation Area (29 min)
Park in a former quarry with fishing & boat rentals, picnic grounds, hiking trails & a spray park. Arlington Heights Park District (22 min)
Golf, park, and tennis Lake County Forest Preserves–General Offices (21 min)
Nature, golf, camping, and art Crabtree Nature Center (19 min)
Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation. Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) (23 min)
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves. Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve (5 min)
Dog-friendly 781-acre nature preserve with hiking/biking trails, picnic tables & wildlife watching. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (23 min)
Indoor LEGO-themed center featuring rides, building workshops, a 4D cinema, a gift shop & more. Paulus Park (5 min)
City park jutting into the lake & offering water access, a beach & a children's playground. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament (22 min)
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space. Santa's Village Azoosment & Water Park (28 min)
Christmas-themed attraction with carnival rides & 200+ zoo animals. Open May through October. | 
