Local Attractions
Dining
With almost 100 restaurants, cafes or pubs throughout town, you are sure to find something for everyone. Here are just a few:
Shakou
Shakou Libertyville brings to you an inviting atmosphere specializing in modern Asian cuisine.
Stevens’
A great place for steaks.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
Casa Bonita
Egg Harbor Cafe
Firkin
Named as one of Draft Magazines top 100 Beer Bars in America, and as Chicago Magazines Top 10 Suburban Bars!
The Tavern
Main Street Social
Milwalky Taco
Cafe Pomigliano
Classic Italian cuisine coupled with contemporary flavors.
Morgan’s Bar & Grill
O’Toole’s of Libertyville
For a full list of Libertyville restaurants visit the Libertyville Dining Guide
Nightlife
Austin’s Saloon & Eatery
Featuring live music, including nationally renowned bands Friday and Saturday evenings in the Fuel Room and week-night bingo, trivia and karaoke in the Saloon.
David Adler Music & Arts Center
Art exhibitions and concert series
Firkin
1762 N Milwaukee Av, (847) 367-6168: Featuring live music Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The Green Room
624 N Milwaukee Ave, (847) 362-2292: Live music select evenings, call for details.
Improv Playhouse
735 N Milwaukee Av, (847) 968-4529: Improv comedy every other Friday and every Saturday night at the Black Box Space.
Independence Grove Concerts
16400 W Buckley Rd, (847) 968-3499: Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, from mid-June through early August
Main Street Social
608 N Milwaukee Ave, (847) 549-3490: Featuring live music select evenings and brunch dates.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
345 N Milwaukee Av, (847) 362-6688: Featuring karaoke Thursdays, and live music Friday and Saturday evenings.
Liberty Theater
708 N Milwaukee Av, (847) 362-3011: Newly released movies featured daily.
Attractions
Shop, Dine, Explore… Visit the Libertyville Visitors Website or Downtown Guide by Mainstreet Libertyville
Biking/Hiking Paths & Parks – Libertyville
With over 8 miles of bike paths connecting into the larger Lake County system and over 500 acres of parks, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the out doors. View a map of the paths and parks, which includes a summary of available facilities.
Chicago Botanic Garden – Glencoe
Chicago Botanic Garden is an enchanting place with 23 unique gardens, sparkling lakes and discoveries around every corner. Climb up a waterfall garden, chug over to the Model Railroad Garden and enjoy exciting events and summer.
Great Lakes Naval Museum – Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Naval Museum is a small military museum showing the history of Navy ‘boot camp’ training and of Naval Station Great Lakes. Open Fridays 1:00-4:00 pm, Sat./Sun. 7:00 am – 3:00 pm or by appointment. Due to changes in security procedures, individuals must be sponsored by a service member/dependent with an Armed Forces ID card. Free admission.
Great Wolf Lodge
Fully renovated indoor water park resort in Gurnee, IL
Gurnee Mills – Gurnee
Largest outlet and value shopping destination in Illinois.
Hawthorn Mall – Vernon Hills
A lively and trusted destination for fashion, dining and entertainment, Hawthorn Mall shopping center is located in Vernon Hills, IL.
Historic Downtown Libertyville
With restored buildings dating back to the late 1800’s when Libertyville was the county seat, downtown is a neat place to explore. Features include restaurants, a museum, movie theater, brewery, winery and many great shops. A downtown guide is available.
Independence Grove
Located adjacent to Libertyville on Peterson Road (Rt 137), and part of the Lake County Forest Preserve system, Independence Grove offers an array of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, hiking trails, and a swimming beach.
Mellody Farm – Vernon Hills
Corner of Milwaukee Avenue & Townline Road. Mellody Farm offers a convenient, upscale, open-air, regionally located shopping and dining destination.
Ravinia Music Festival – Highland Park
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natural environment.
Six Flags Great America / Hurricane Harbor – Gurnee
Six Flags Great America amusement park has thrills for all ages! Hurricane Harbor water park provides wild and wet fun for the whole family.