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Nearby Hotel Night Club Six Flags Great America Mall Museum Theatre The Fuel Room

Innumerable attractions abound in downtown Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs. Check out Zanies Comedy Night Club, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall and Lake Country Discover Museum. Take advantage of these and other Chicago area hot spots with the greatest of ease when you’re a guest at the Doubletree Libertyville Mundelein in Mundelein, Illinois.

Zanies Comedy Night Club. Since 1978, Zanies Comedy Night Club has been a hilarious haven for headliners and comics whose star is on the rise. With three Illinois locations-Chicago, Vernon Hills and St. Charles-plus one in Nashville, Tennessee, Zanies can be counted on to present the best and the brightest comedians in the country. No matter what type of humor tickles your funny bone-whether it’s observational, physical or a combination of the two-you’ll find it at Zanies.

Nationally known comedians include Jeff Garlin (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Gallagher (king of prop comics), Kevin Nealon (“Weeds”), Tom Wilson (“Back to the Future”), Gilbert Gottfried (“Hollywood Squares”), Billy Gardell (Round Table Pizza commercials), Walt Willey (“All My Children”) and Larry the Cable Guy.

For more information, visit http://chicago.zanies.com/. [Top]

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor. If it’s thrills you’re after, Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor on Chicago’s North Shore is the place to be. From the Dark Knight Coaster and Giant Drop to Iron Wolf and Raging Bull, Six Flags features some of the fastest-and most hair-raising-rides around. Both adults and kids can get together on many of the theme park’s gentler attractions, like Big Easy Balloons, Columbia Carousel, East River Crawler and Fiddler’s Fling. As for rides that kids can go on alone, there’s plenty from which to choose, such as Flintstone’s Rocky Road Rescue Service, Looney Trotter and Porky’s Buzzy Beez.

Be prepared to get seriously wet at Hurricane Harbor. Discover one of America’s biggest wave pools plus a multitude of multi-passenger rafting adventures. Rides range from mild (Buccaneer Bay) to moderate (Hurricane Bay) to maximum (Paradise Plunge and Riptide).

In addition to great rides, Six Flags offers up lots of entertainment options. Summertime at Six Flags is the time for concerts, like Get Ready to Wiggle, Country Rocks and Spirit of America. It’s also the time for parades. Kids from 2 to 92 will be enthralled by both Bugs Bunny’s Starlight Spectacular and the Celebrate the Joy Parade.

For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/index.aspx [Top]

Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall. Located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Grand Avenue (IL 132) in Lake County, Illinois, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall draws 23 million customers each and every year to its more than 200 retail stores. The attraction is not only the great stores but the great deals-shoppers can save up to 70%.

Check out cool accessories at Forever 21, FOSSIL, Gap Outlet, and the Guess Factory Store. Save big on clothes for little ones at such fine retailers as Children's Place Outlet, Disney Store Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, and Kids Foot Locker. Discover top-name department stores like Marshalls HomeGoods, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Sears, and Grand T.J. Maxx. Take care of your health and beauty needs at several stores, including Bath & Body Works, Beauty Express, Club Libby Lu, and Color Me Beautiful. Delight in such jewelry store gems as Zales The Diamond Store Outlet and Movado Company Store. Men will have no trouble getting their fashion needs met at Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, and the Banana Republic Factory Store while women will find Ecko Unlimited, the Gap Outlet, the Clothing Company, Guess Factory Store, and Jones New York very much to their liking

Savor delectable meals at two popular sit-down restaurants, Rainforest Cafe and Ruby Tuesday. Enjoy a wide range of specialty food items at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Dippin' Dots, Fuzziwig's Candy Factory, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Great American Cookie Co., and Jamba Juice.

For more information, visit www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1251. [Top]

Lake County Discovery Museum. Nestled in the picturesque Lakewood Forest Preserve, the Lake County Discovery Museum is considered to be one of the ten most popular destinations in Lake County, Illinois. Experience several interactive exhibits designed to introduce the history of Lake County in a fun, yet meaningful, way. Delight in the local artist gallery, which presents fine works of art from Chicagoland painters and sculptors. Plus, there are a variety of programs and events for adults and families presented by the Lake County Forest Preserve District, including the Wildflower Walk and Kayak Thursdays.

You’ll also want to explore the Museum’s Archives Buildings, the repository for two fascinating collections. The Curt Teich Postcard Archives is where you’ll find the world’s largest public compilation of postcards, including images of more than 10,000 towns and cities, both from North America and around the world. At the Lake County History Archives, you’ll see more than 15,000 documents, photographs and maps detailing Lake County’s glorious past.

For more information, visit www.lcfpd.org/discovery_museum/. [Top]

Genesee Theatre. The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL is a renovated classic movie house from 1927. The 115,000-square-foot state-of-the-art theatre hosts top-name musicians and comedians, like Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent and Bill Cosby. You can even catch a Broadway production.

With expansive lobbies and lounges, a stage that’s been doubled and a balcony that can seat more than 2,400 people the Genesee Theatre is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the area.

Take advantage of all that this great theatre has to offer by signing up for the Platinum Package. For a moderate fee, you’ll have access to the Red Carpet Lounge on the 4th floor where you’ll enjoy an open bar and hot and cold hors d'oeuvres in an inviting setting an hour before the show begins. Upgrade your evening with the Platinum Package, which is available for most shows.

For more information, visit http://www.geneseetheatre.com/. [Top]

Austin’s Saloon & The Fuel Room. Since 1992, Austin’s Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville has been one of the most popular dining destinations in the Chicago area. Savor sumptuous steaks, like our 22-ounce Texas T-Bone, and fantastic fajitas. Enjoy an outdoor patio that can seat up to 80 plus a fantastic fire pit and live acoustic music.

Need a place to hold a business meeting, private party or banquet? The Fuel Room, which opened in 2006, is a top-of-the-line venue. We can accommodate more than 200 guests for meetings and we can cater your banquet or party. If that’s not enough, the Fuel Room is home to incredible concerts that can seat up to 800. From lounge acts to local bands to national headliners, the Fuel Room is your entertainment headquarters.

For more information, visit http://www.austinsaloon.com/. [Top]