Covenant Harbor Bible Camp is also located on the lake. Go west on Hwy. Lisle, IL - Morton Arboretum is located 25 miles west of Chicago. Many hiking trails can be enjoyed in this beautiful arboretum of 1500 acres. Long Grove, IL - Many old homes have been restored and turned into novelty and specialty shops and quaint restaurants.
Prices are reasonable, and it's a fun place to walk around and window shop on a nice afternoon.
Ravinia, Highland Park, IL - During the summer months, outdoor concerts are presented at Ravinia, located north of Chicago near the lake. Bring a blanket and your cooler full of picnic goodies, and enjoy the music. There is a cost to enter the grounds. Take I-94 north and look for signs on the expressway after Tower Ave. St. Charles, IL - Located on the Fox River, just south of Chicago, this town is similar to Long Grove with the addition of many antique shops.